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Nikita’s family takes pride in creating beautiful henna art, and she’s ready to try her hand at it—but it’s harder than it looks!Nikita is part of a long line of henna artists. Her grandmother even brought a treasured notebook of designs with her to the US when she moved here from India. But the first time Nikita tries to make henna art, the mehndi paste looks like an ugly blob, and she feels like giving up. Still, she continues watching her m...

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A New York Times BestsellerThe riveting story of a heroic girl who fights for her belief that water should be for everyone.Minni lives in the poorest part of Mumbai, where access to water is limited to a few hours a day and the communal taps have long lines. Lately, though, even that access is threatened by severe water shortages and thieves who are stealing this precious commodity-an act that Minni accidentally witnesses one night. Meanwhile,...

Nani Bai Ro Mayro" is a story of Narsiji, Nani Bai, and Saawariya (Shri Krishna). It's a fine tale of altruistic devotion that even mesmerized god! The story talks about relationships, bonds, and faith. Mayra is a marriage function where a maternal uncle showers his love to his sister. This book "TRUTH BEHIND THE SCENES" narrates the Mayra function of Nani Bai, Narsiji's Faith, and devotion along with the author's viewpoints. A story that has...

The riveting story of a heroic girl living in Mumbai who decides she is going to fight water inequity even if it comes at a cost.Twelve-year-old Minni lives in a poor neighborhood in Mumbai, India, without good access to water-it only runs a few hours a day at a communal tap. And lately the water shortages have gotten worse and fights are breaking out on the water line. Meanwhile, in the high-rise building where her mom works as a maid, water ...

How many kisses do you want tonight?" Daddy Bear growls, cuddling Little Bear tight. "I want ONE, " laughs Little Bear, "A big, loud kiss on my soft, brown hair." How many kisses do you want, young fellow?" Mommy Duck asks, fluffing Little Duck yellow. With simple, rhyming text, this adorable counting bedtime book celebrates the special ritual of goodnight kisses for animals and humans alike. Cozy up with your little one for a goodnight kiss -...

An uplifting story, told through the alternating voices of two middle-schoolers, in which a community rallies to reject racism.Karina Chopra would have never imagined becoming friends with the boy next door--after all, they've avoided each other for years and she assumes Chris is just like the boys he hangs out with, who she labels a pack of hyenas. Then Karina's grandfather starts tutoring Chris, and she discovers he's actually a nice, funny ...

A baby is born and the world rejoices!With a loving mama, a trumpeting herd, curious cousins, and even some dancing peacocks heralding this little one's arrival, it is apparent that the joy and wonder a new baby brings is shared by all! Varsha Bajaj's lilting prose and Eliza Wheeler's enchanting scenes of a wide-eyed baby elephant and its smitten family celebrate the importance of family and community in every child's life. Set in the lush wil...

An uplifting story, told through the alternating voices of two middle-schoolers, in which a community rallies to reject racism.Karina Chopra would have never imagined becoming friends with the boy next door--after all, they've avoided each other for years and she assumes Chris is just like the boys he hangs out with, who she labels a pack of hyenas. Then Karina's grandfather starts tutoring Chris, and she discovers he's actually a nice, funny ...

This vibrantly illustrated picture book celebrates a variety of woodland creatures as they make their homes and prepare for their young. Full color.

A baby is born and the world rejoices!With a loving mama, a trumpeting herd, curious cousins, and even some dancing peacocks heralding this little one's arrival, it is apparent that the joy and wonder a new baby brings is shared by all! Varsha Bajaj's lilting prose and Eliza Wheeler's enchanting scenes of a wide-eyed baby elephant and its smitten family celebrate the importance of family and community in every child's life. Set in the lush wil...

Presents the natural resources, history, and culture of India, using the letters of the alphabet.

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What thirteen-year-old Abby wants most is to meet her father. She just never imagined he would be a huge film starâin Bollywood! Now she's traveling to Mumbai to get to know her famous father. Abby is overwhelmed by the culture clash, the pressures of being the daughter of India's most famous celebrity, and the burden of keeping her identity a secret. But as she learns to navigate her new surroundings, she just might discover where she really ...

Originally published: Ann Arbor, MI: Sleeping Bear Press, 2011.