Garden in My Hands
Garden in My Hands
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Garden in My Hands

Written by Meera Sriram & illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat
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4 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
AD530L
Lexile measure
Apr 18, 2023
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This touching picture book celebrates the custom of applying henna for special occasions through a mother and daughter who share family memories and stories. The sweet smell of henna, and stories we carry, fill us with pride of a faraway home. There’s a wedding tomorrow! And one little girl sits patiently while her mother tenderly applies intricate, delicate henna designs on her hands. As she does, she shares family stories–about weddings, monsoons, and ancestors long gone. The little girl must be careful to protect her hands as the henna dries–one smudge could ruin a story! After a whole night of anticipation, when the flakes are washed away, what will they reveal?Lyrical text pairs with vibrant illustrations for this poignant picture book that blooms with heart, connects us to our roots, and sweetly reminds us of the the garden of love we curate with those closest to us.

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diversityfamilymother-daughter relationshipsmultigenerationalmulticultural

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780593427101
    Publication Date
    April 18, 2023
    Publisher
    Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Page Count
    40
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2022035200
    Lexile® Level
    AD530L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~3.5

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