★ “Beautifully compiled and gently informative, this is an exceptional part of a must-have series for board-book collections.” -- Booklist, starred review
Namaste! Come along for a day in 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 and illustrator Meera Sriram and Neethi
Extended endmatter offers a further glimpse into life in India
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Product Dimensions:7.87 x 7.87 in
Page Count:24 pages
Age Range:3 to 5 Years
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About the Contributors
Written by - Meera Sriram
Meera Sriram grew up in India and moved to the U.S in 1999. An engineer in the past, she now enjoys writing, leading early literacy programs and advocating for diverse bookshelves. Meera is the author of The Yellow Suitcase and has also co-authored several books in India. She believes in the transformative power of stories and likes to write about people, places and experiences less visible in children's literature.
Illustrated by - Neethi .
Neethi is an illustrator and muralist based out of Bangalore, India. Bright pattern-infused scenes, with a touch of fantasy, are a recurring theme in her work. She once won first place for her rendition of "The Monkey and the Cap Seller" in kindergarten. Neethi has an irrational fear of ellipses. For more information, visit www.neethi.co.in.
