Indian author and illustrator add this appealing board book about daily life in India to the Our World series for very young readers. The 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. . 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 AGES: 3 to 6 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. SELLING POINTS: . AVOIDS STEREOTYPES: A focus on daily life in India, rather than landmarks, offers real insights into this culture that will resonate with children from all over the world . AUTHENTIC: Author Meera Sriram and illustrator Neethi draw on their lived experience of life in India to create this book. . GLOBAL AWARENESS FOR VERY YOUNG CHILDREN: Bold artwork, engaging text and relatable topics make global learning accessible to very young readers.
Product code: 9798888594698
| ISBN |
9798888594698 |
| Dimensions (HxWxD in mm) |
H200xW200xS3 |
| On Sale Date |
08/04/2025 |
| Series |
Our World |
| No. Of Pages |
24 |
| Publisher |
Barefoot Books Ltd |
| Illustrated By |
Neethi |