Kaveri, often called "Kav," embarks on a journey of self-discovery, prompted by her grandmother's reminders of the significance behind her long name. As she participates in the Pushkaram Festival, Kaveri learns to appreciate her family's heritage and the beauty of the river that inspired her name. This heartfelt exploration reveals the magic and cultural richness tied to her identity, transforming her perception of what her name represents.
The story revolves around V. Malar's excitement and apprehension as she prepares to celebrate the harvest festival Pongal with her cousins from Seattle. Living on a farm in India, Malar aims to be a gracious host but struggles when her cousins seem uninterested in her world. Through initial misunderstandings and clashes, the narrative explores themes of family, cultural differences, and friendship. With charming illustrations and a glossary of Indian terms, this book highlights the joy of holiday traditions and the bonds that can form despite differences.
A young girl makes a bindi with her grandmother and discovers what wearing one means to her. A young girl is eager to learn all about bindis, the red dot that goes between her brows. Paati, her grandmother, shows her how to make a bindi by combining traditional ingredients in a clay pot. They mix and mix and mix until, like magic, the mixture turns from yellow to bright red. The girl wears her bindi when she celebrates festivals, such as Diwali. But she also wears it on an ordinary day, since it keeps her centered and calm, and lets her see the world as one. In this way, she discovers that her bindi is more than just a dot.
Discover namaste’s many meanings in a simple, lyrical text, paired with a charmingly detailed visual narrative about a little girl’s kindness.Namaste calms your heart when things aren’t going right.Namaste is saying “You matter.”What is namaste? It’s found in a smile, a friendship, a celebration. It exists in silence; it can be said when you’re happy or when you’re feeling low. For one small girl in a bustling city, namaste (“I bow to you”) is all around her as she and her mother navigate a busy marketplace—and when she returns with a little plant and chooses to give it to an elderly neighbor, it can be seen in the caring bond between them. In a sweet, universal text, debut author Suma Subramaniam shines a light on a word with significance far beyond yoga class, while artist Sandhya Prabhat makes the concept of mindfulness come alive in delightful illustrations likely to draw children in again and again.
A picture book biography about a powerful Indian female singer who advocated for justice, feminism, and peace through song.
Gaze at that sparkling light, dancing in the sky! It’s a fairy, one of nature’s greatest treasures. Have you ever wondered where fairies live? What she eats and how she uses her magic? Wonder no more! Striking illustrations and matter-of-fact text take you on a magical journey to learn all about fairies.
Look into the forest and listen carefully! You see the chest and head of a man, but you hear the rhythmic gallop of hooves. It’s a centaur, a strong and brave creature. Have you wondered where centaurs dwell and what they eat? How tall do they grow and how heavy? Wonder no more! Striking illustrations and matter-of-fact text take you on a thrilling journey to learn all about centaurs.