Rani's Moustache
by Vardhini N.C. (illus. Rishi Sahany)
Ages 6–9Indian author
In the palace of Keshpuram, Rani wakes up with a thick, hairy moustache, and the whole palace is thrown into chaos as remedy after remedy fails. A funny story with lively pictures.
- Author
- Vardhini N.C. (illus. Rishi Sahany)
- Age
- Ages 6–9
- Type
- Humour, Picture Book
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Karadi Tales
- In India
- Available
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