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#NationalHumorMonth! Enjoy these books by #12x12PB members:
TRICKY CHOPSTICKS by @sylviaichen.bsky.social
SHEEPWRECKED by @ashleybelote.bsky.social
WALKIES by @estrelalourenco.bsky.social
KADOOBOO! by @shrurao.bsky.social
ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS by @kristimahoney.bsky.social
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April 16, 2025 at 10:31 AM
shrurao.bsky.social
And now KADOOBOO is on the New York Public Library's 100 Best Books List!

Am I dreaming?!

www.nypl.org/books-more/r...
December 5, 2024 at 12:46 AM
shrurao.bsky.social
Releasing Feb 6 2024!

KADOOBOO!: A Silly South Indian Folktale
Illustrations by @darshika_varma
Published by Page Street Kids
October 17, 2023 at 5:36 PM
shrurao.bsky.social
This is literally (used in the correct sense, thank you very much) a dream come true for me.

I remember thinking that if my books ever made one of these lists, it would mean I'd arrived.

So, here's me arriving with KADOOBOO!
fuse8.bsky.social Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social · Dec 2
Day Two: 31 Days, 31 Lists - Best 2024 Picture Book Readalouds. Today, we celebrate the books that can enrapture in mere moments thanks to the power of words and images (and your own vocal chords) alone. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/02/3...
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2024 Picture Book Readalouds
Today, we celebrate the books that can enrapture in mere moments thanks to the power of words and images (and your own vocal chords) alone.
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December 2, 2024 at 10:39 PM
shrurao.bsky.social
Just TWO MONTHS to go for my first American book.

KADOOBOO!: A Silly South Indian Folktale
Page Street Kids
Art: Darshika Varma

www.shruthi-rao.com/books/kadoob...
December 6, 2023 at 5:01 PM
sylviaichen.bsky.social
#PBStudyBuddy is back! 🎉

😋😆😍 I lol-LOVE the clever comedy in this #PBStudyBuddy feature: KADOOBOO! (#ShruthiRao @shrurao.bsky.social #DarshikaVarma #PageStreetKids). Let’s #bookboost #KADOOBOO!, #Kidlit! 🥳📚👍🏼
 
*For a closer-up view and more, visit pbstudybuddy.com
#PBStudyBuddy feature for picture book KADOOBOO!: Picture of Asian American author Sylvia Chen in giant glasses holding the book. The Emoji Arc shows a graph with Y-axis for Tension/Intensity and X-axis for Pages. Emojis with varying emotions plotted on the graph; may vary by reader for this book. Standout Phrase: "Does Kabir still remember the name? Of course he does." and "Was it book-oo-doo?... Buck-a-duck-a-dabba-doo?" Standout Page Turn Text: "I thought it was book-oo-doo," says Josh. Standout Art Detail: Vibrant scenes and a cool cast of kids with mindful representation Starry Book Marks: An engaging and humorous refrain, Clever, tongue-twisting wordplay, and Masterful tension-building. Top-of-Mind Book Hooks: Delicious kadooboo, Memory mistakes, Fun with friends, Entertaining read-aloud, and A funny flip of a South Indian folktale. Fast Facts: Pub Year 2024, Created by Shruthi Rao and Darshika Varma, Imprint/Publisher: Page Street Kids, Word Count (excludes text in art & backmatter): ~430, Backmatter: Author’s Note, Other South Indian Words, and Kadooboo Recipe. Picture of Asian American author Sylvia Chen in giant LED-lit glasses holding the book. For more #PBStudyBuddy features, visit pbstudybuddy.com. Thank you!
March 28, 2024 at 3:46 PM
12x12challenge.bsky.social
Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member @shrurao.bsky.social! Her #picturebook, KADOOBOO!: A SILLY SOUTH INDIAN FOLKTALE, illustrated by @darshika_varma and published by @pagestreetkids, is available for purchase today.

Check out her book and MANY more! bit.ly/book-birthday
February 6, 2024 at 4:06 PM
12x12challenge.bsky.social
Want to learn how a #picturebook draft becomes a book? #12x12PB member @shrurao.bsky.social will share her journey for her #picturebook, KADOOBOO!: A SILLY SOUTH INDIAN FOLKTALE, on Wednesday, March 20th at 8pm ET / 5pm PT! Book Chats are free and open to everyone!www.12x12challenge.c...
12 x 12 Book Chat with Shruthi Rao
Join us for our March Book Chat as author Shruthi Rao shares the publication journey of her picture book KADOOBOO: A SILLY SOUTH INDIAN FOLKTALE.
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March 11, 2024 at 2:00 PM
angelajrey.bsky.social
Child is sent with a basket of food to mother, and has to remember they are called ‘kadooboo’. Friends distract along the way, but mom helps him remember. It’s a fun read aloud that might take practice for those who are unfamiliar with the South Indian language.

#kidlit 📚👍🏼
Book cover of Kadooboo by Shruthi Rao illustrated by Darshika Varma
May 28, 2024 at 8:57 PM
shrurao.bsky.social
I feel honored that KADOOBOO is on the shortlist of the Clel Bell Awards instituted by Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy.

www.clel.org/bells/curren...

I love these categories!

The final decision is by public vote, so if you feel up to voting for your favorites, the link is in the next post.
January 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
shrurao.bsky.social
KADOOBOO! got its first trade review! Kirkus calls it "Bouncy, joyful, and delectable."

Art: Darshika Varma
Page Street Kids

Preorder now: www.shruthi-rao.com/books/kadoob...
November 14, 2023 at 9:47 PM
shrurao.bsky.social
If you've been thinking of preordering this book that's full of giggles, here's a chance to get it at 25% off #BNPreorder

www.barnesandnoble.com/w/kadooboo-s...
January 24, 2024 at 6:45 PM
shrurao.bsky.social
I'm available for multiple sessions with KADOOBOO on WRAD! Send me a message on my website or on social media.
www.shruthi-rao.com
katemessner.com Kate Messner @katemessner.com · Dec 2
Teachers & librarians! Want to Zoom with an author for World Read Aloud Day? Here's all the information about how WRAD Zoom visits work, plus a list of over 300 author & illustrator volunteers! katemessner.com/zoom-with-an...
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December 3, 2024 at 1:03 AM
shrurao.bsky.social
I have two spots left!
Author Shruthi Rao is offering free book-readings of her PB KADOOBOO for World Read Aloud Day on Feb 5 2025. Sign up at tinyurl.com/WRADShruthi
January 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
shrurao.bsky.social
KADOOBOO!: A Silly South Indian Folktale is now out in the world. 
Published by Page Street Kids, and with art by Darshika Varma. 

www.shruthi-rao.com/books/kadoob...
February 6, 2024 at 4:23 PM
12x12challenge.bsky.social
Thank you @shrurao for such a fun and funny Book Chat! KADOOBOO: A SILLY SOUTH INDIAN FOLKTALE is a picture book that brings more joy with each reading! Listen in as Shruthi reveals the inspiration for this engaging book!

youtu.be/N1DBCkOliZw
12 x 12 Book Chat with Shruthi Rao - YouTube
12 x 12 member Shruthi Rao shares the story behind the delightfully funny picture book KADOOBOO: A SILLY SOUTH INDIAN FOLKTALE! Pick up this fun book today! ...
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March 30, 2024 at 9:17 PM
12x12challenge.bsky.social
Sign up now for our FREE March Book Chat with @shrurao.bsky.social! We can hardly wait to share the journey of her #picturebook, KADOOBOO!: A SILLY SOUTH INDIAN FOLKTALE, on 3/20 at 8pm ET/5pm PT! Open to everyone! #amwriting #kidlit #12x12PB
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March 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM
shrurao.bsky.social
A sweet review from SLJ of KADOOBOO!: A SILLY SOUTH INDIAN FOLKTALE!

#kadooboo #schoollibraryjournal #slj #humor #wordplay #southasiankidlit #indiansweets

Published by: Page Street Kids
Art: Darshika Varma
February 21, 2024 at 9:00 PM
shrurao.bsky.social
Seven Days until KADOOBOO!: A Silly South Indian Folktale goes out into the world!
Art: Darshika Varma
Page Street Kids
January 30, 2024 at 5:46 PM
jenanbenton.bsky.social
Today's #picturebook has fun word play and a jauntily revised Indian folk tale. #interview #kidlit #bookblogger

jenabenton.com/2024/03/27/s...
Simply 7 with Shruthi Rao: KADOOBOO!
Today’s picture book is a silly story based on an Indian folk tale chockablock full of word play.
jenabenton.com
March 27, 2024 at 2:43 PM