Kanmani and Co

This five-star review highly recommends Lalitha Ramanathan’s Kanmani and Co.: Five Friends (and a Cat) Tackle the World, a nostalgic middle-grade novel set in a South Indian village. The story follows a group of children and their opinionated cat through humorous, authentic adventures that capture the true essence of childhood mischief and friendship. The reviewer praises the book for its realistic characters, culturally rich dialogue, and its ability to weave in meaningful themes like inclusivity and body positivity without being preachy.