Kirjahaku

This touching picture book celebrates the custom of applying henna for special occasions through a mother and daughter who share family memories and stories. The sweet smell of henna, and stories we carry, fill us with pride of a faraway home. There's a wedding tomorrow And one little girl sits patiently while her mother tenderly applies intricate, delicate henna designs on her hands. As she does, she shares family stories--about weddings, monsoons, and ancestors long gone. The little girl must be careful to protect her hands as the henna dries--one smudge could ruin a story After a whole night of anticipation, when the flakes are washed away, what will they reveal?Lyrical text pairs with vibrant illustrations for this poignant picture book that blooms with heart, connects us to our roots, and sweetly reminds us of the the garden of love we curate with those closest to us.

★ "An excellent story for young readers to enhance their understanding of color and an aspect of traditional Indian culture" - School Library Journal, starred review The sun grows bright. The street is busy. It's market day in town Explore a rainbow of delights in a South Indian street market A young girl is looking for the perfect gift for her Amma (mother). Would Amma like bright orange marigolds? Sweetcorn and kebabs? A beautiful, peacock-green fan? With each colorful stall, the perfect present gets closer - just waiting to be found.*A joyful story with vibrant illustrations and rich, sensory text*Inspired by the author's hometown of Chennai, India*Endnotes include more information about all the items on sale and introduce readers to markets around the world

In this #OwnVoices book inspired by the author’s hometown of Chennai, India, a girl explores the vibrant rainbow of delights in a southern Indian street market as she searches for a gift for her amma (mother). Endnotes explain all the items on sale and introduce readers to markets around the world.

A 2022 Premio Campoy-Ada Honorable Mention and featured on the 2021-2022 Tejas Star Reading List In this critically-acclaimed book inspired by the author's hometown of Chennai, India, a girl explores the vibrant rainbow of delights in a southern Indian street market as she searches for a gift for her amma (mother). Educational endnotes explain all the items on sale and introduce readers to markets around the world.

"An enjoyable introduction to 10 types of dumpling from around the world" -- Booklist Do you know how many ways there are to enjoy delicious dumplings? Join ten families from different cultures as they prepare their unique dumpling recipes for a neighborhood potluck From spicy to savory, fried to steamed, each family's kitchen is bursting with flavors to discover. Get ready to count along and taste your way through this global celebration of dumplings Includes 10 kid-friendly recipes to try at home Encourages counting skills with each new dumpling added to the plates Endnotes feature a map and fun facts about each dumpling's region of origin

Savour a rhyming celebration of one of the world’s most universal foods! Readers follow ten diverse families as they cook dumplings inside their homes in preparation for a neighbourhood potluck. Dumplings are added to plates one by one, encouraging children to count with each new addition. Authentic recipes for all the dumplings and a map showing their regions of origin are included in the endnotes. Dumpling Day features dumplings from the following regions: India USA (Pennsylvania Dutch) China (Cantonese) Nigeria Japan Israel Mexico Syria Russia Italy

? “Beautifully compiled and gently informative, this is an exceptional part of a must-have series for board-book collections.” -- Booklist, starred review Namaste! Let's explore India! Wake to a myna bird's song, dine on dal, count mango trees, and more. Even learn words in Hindi with pronunciation guides throughout the story. Part of the Barefoot Books Our World series Written by Indian author Meera Sriram and illustrated by Neethi Endmatter provides more insights into life in India

In this book inspired by the author's hometown of Chennai, India, a girl explores the vibrant rainbow of delights in a southern Indian street market as she searches for a gift for her amma (mother). Endnotes explain all the items on sale and introduce readers to markets around the world. This edition features bilingual Spanish-English text. Please note, these special editions have a reduced trim size.