The Boy with the Dancing Bells: The Story of Akram Khan
The Boy with the Dancing Bells: The Story of Akram Khan
by Samira Ahmed (illus. Humayra Kabir)
Ages 5–9✈️ Import only (pricey)
The story of Akram Khan, the British-Bangladeshi dancer who grew up dancing kathak and went on to create his own style. A picture-book biography about a boy who followed his love of dance.
- Author
- Samira Ahmed (illus. Humayra Kabir)
- Age
- Ages 5–9
- Type
- Biography, Dance, Picture Book
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Bok Bok Books
- In India
- ✈️ Import only (pricey)
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