Shivi’s Big Leap
Shivi’s Big Leap by Kritika H. Rao is a vibrant picture book published by Feiwel & Friends on March 11, 2025. This 40-page book features a young boy who must summon his courage to conquer a climbing wall, drawing inspiration from the Hindu monkey god Hanuman. Through colorful illustrations, the story explores themes of bravery and self-discovery as Shivi navigates his fears.
Readers will find a narrative that encourages children to tap into their inner strength and face challenges head-on. As Shivi imagines how Hanuman would approach the climbing wall, the book highlights concepts of friendship and social skills, making it a relatable tale for young audiences. With its multicultural elements and focus on growing up, Shivi’s Big Leap offers an engaging experience for children contemplating their own courage in everyday situations.
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In this bold and colorful picture book about tapping into your courage, a young boy has to channel the Hindu monkey god Hanuman to reach the top of a climbing wall.
Shivi can’t wait to return to the activity center with his mom and dad. Today is the day – he’s finally going to reach the top of the climbing wall.
But when he arrives, the climbing wall is much higher than he remembered. How will he ever reach the top?
When Shivi realizes he can channel his favorite Hindu god, Hanuman, to summon the courage to scale the wall, he starts to imagine exactly how Hanuman would reach his goal. Hanuman is brave – bold – fearless. Shivi can be all of those things too – right?
With bold and colorful illustrations and an Indian-American protagonist at its helm, Shivi’s Big Leap is the perfect read for kids who have found themselves wondering, “Am I brave enough?”
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