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Sambasivan & Parikh | Modern Marigold Books

The Doodling Duo vs. Spaghetti Monster

Words & Art By: Lavanya Karthik

Finding ways to understand each other when words—and languages—aren’t easy

Adil is the new kid in Neel’s class and Neel thinks he’s pretty cool! He runs like the wind and swims like a fish. He also uses his hands and body to make words. This is because Adil is Deaf and he uses sign language. Neel wants to be Adil’s friend but can’t figure out how to communicate with him. One day at lunch, Adil spots Neel sketching in his notebook. What if Adil can draw like Neel, and Neel can learn to sign like Adil? Imagine the amazing adventures they could go on!

A heartwarming picture book that centers empathy and the surprising superpowers of friendship between a Deaf student and his hearing classmate.

(Picture Book, September 9, 2025)

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Reading Level Recommendations

Grades: 2- 5

Ages: 6-9

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Subject Categories

JUV039150 JUVENILE FICTION / Disability
JUV039060 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship
JUV035000 JUVENILE FICTION / School & Education

Formats

Hardcover: 9781949528084

Paperback: 9781949528961

eBook: 9781949528954

PDF: 9781949528756

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    Meet the Author

    Lavanya Karthik is an award-winning Indian author and illustrator of children’s books, most notably the ongoing Ninja Nani series of middle grade novels. She has written over fifteen picture books and middle grade novels and has contributed to several story anthologies. She has also illustrated over twenty books. Lavanya lives in Mumbai, India with her husband and daughter. When not writing or illustrating, she enjoys visiting schools and literature festivals across the country, meeting readers of all ages.

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