Description
Our bestselling global board book series, now in paperback with extended endmatter for older kids!
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.
About the Author
Reviews
"Within this one board book, children will have a sense of the clothing, jewelry, sights, and sounds of another country, vividly evoked by paintings and in language, and stamped with the love of the families shown" - School Library Journal
Book Information
ISBN 9798888594698
Author Meera Sriram
Format Paperback
Page Count 24
Imprint Barefoot Books Ltd
Publisher Barefoot Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 113g
Dimensions(mm) 200mm * 200mm * 3mm
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
About the Author
Meera Sriram grew up in Chennai, 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. She has also written A Gift for Amma and Dumpling Day for Barefoot Books, and contributed a story to Water: A Deep Dive of Discovery. Learn more at www.meerasriram.com.
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.
Reviews
"Within this one board book, children will have a sense of the clothing, jewelry, sights, and sounds of another country, vividly evoked by paintings and in language, and stamped with the love of the families shown" - School Library Journal
Book Information
ISBN 9798888594698
Author Meera Sriram
Format Paperback
Page Count 24
Imprint Barefoot Books Ltd
Publisher Barefoot Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 113g
Dimensions(mm) 200mm * 200mm * 3mm
