Shivi's big leap

Kritika H. Rao

Book - 2025

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?

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Review by Kirkus Book Review

A boy summons strength and courage as he faces a big obstacle. One Saturday during his South Asian family's weekly trip to the rec center, young Shivi announces that he wants to try the climbing wall. "Are you sure?" asks Amma. "I'm Hanuman!" Shivi tells his mother, referring to the Hindu monkey god, whose many powers include a special talent for climbing. Plus, Shivi's been practicing his dangling, springing, and diving on the swings and the jungle gym, so he's sure he's ready. Shivi is thrilled when his parents agree--at least until he's faced with the reality of how high the wall is for a small boy without magical powers. Shivi then admits how frightened he feels. Only after his parents help him with the rope and harness and remind him how similar he is to Hanuman does Shivi regain his bravery. The book's vibrant palette and energetic illustrations--in which the green-furred Hanuman capers and cavorts--perfectly complement the sweetly relatable story. Shivi's evolution is both endearing and believable. Although Shivi's Amma and Abba are ultimately the ones who set him on the right path, his burgeoning belief in himself is a well-earned and heartwarming payoff.(This review has been updated for factual accuracy.)Peppy encouragement for intrepid youngsters who find themselves in over their heads.(Picture book. 4-7) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.