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A Gift for Amma: Market Day in India
- Subject
- People & Places - Asia
- Age
- 3-5 years
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Barefoot Books
- Size
- 21.1 cm × 26.7 cm
- ISBN
- 9781646860623
★ “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.
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What reviewers said
"An excellent story for young readers to enhance their understanding of color and an aspect of traditional Indian culture"
"A must-have for primary libraries seeking fresh material"
"A beautiful exploration of color, a cultural touchstone, and an engaging read-aloud"
"A culturally authentic journey"
“Sriram’s spare, lyrical text powers an engaging narrative brimming with sensory details that make every scene come alive”
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