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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
A Gift for Amma
By Meera Sriram, Mariona Cabassa (Illustrator)
A girl searches for the perfect gift in a colorful Indian market.
32 pages· 275 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In the bustling streets of Chennai, a young girl embarks on a vibrant quest through a southern Indian market, seeking the perfect gift for her mother. Amidst the kaleidoscope of colors and sounds, she discovers a world of treasures. Will she find what her heart desires? Explore the rich tapestry of culture and tradition, with fascinating insights into markets worldwide. Dive into this colorful journey and uncover the magic hidden in everyday life.
From the publisher
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.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 275
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~631L
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A peek between the covers
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Reviews
4.8
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.1
- F&P level
- ~O
- Scholastic level
- M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 512669
Publication
- Published
- August 14, 2020
- First published
- August 21, 2020
- Publisher
- Barefoot Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
- Text details
- This book was typeset in Bentham, Carrotcake and DK Crayon Crumble
- Illustration details
- The illustrations for this book were prepared in pencils, pastels and water-based paints
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781646860623
- LCCN
- 2020006121
- OCLC
- 1141020698
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