A Gift for Amma
Market Day in India
Meera Sriram author Mariona Cabassa illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Barefoot Books, Incorporated
Published:21st Aug '20
£7.99
Available to order, but very limited on stock - if we have issues obtaining a copy, we will let you know.
In this #OwnVoices book inspired by the author’s hometown of Chennai, India, a girl explores the vibrant rainbow of delights in a southern Indian street market as she searches for a gift for her amma (mother). Endnotes explain all the items on sale and introduce readers to markets around the world.
★ "An excellent story for young readers to enhance their understanding of color and an aspect of traditional Indian culture" – School Library Journal, starred review
★ "A must-have for primary libraries seeking fresh material" – Foreword Reviews, starred review
"A beautiful exploration of color, a cultural touchstone, and an engaging read-aloud" – Booklist
"A culturally authentic journey" – Kirkus Reviews
“Sriram’s spare, lyrical text powers an engaging narrative brimming with sensory details that make every scene come alive” – Jama’s Alphabet Soup
- Winner of South Asia Book Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature 2021
- Winner of Foreword Indies Silver Award Winner 2021
- Winner of Bank Street’s Best Children’s Book of the Year 2021
- Nominated for Cybil Award Nominee 2021
ISBN: 9781646860623
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
32 pages