Nisha Knows Best

By Maryann Jacob Macias, Maithili Joshi (Illustrator)

A girl struggles with expressing love while respecting her own boundaries.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 28 ratings

40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Nisha is thrilled when her grandparents visit from India, but she's unexpectedly shy about hugging them. Torn between love and her own comfort, Nisha faces a dilemma: can she show affection without compromising her boundaries? As she navigates this emotional journey, Nisha learns that love can be expressed in many ways. Will she find a way to connect with her grandparents without fear? This heartfelt tale explores the balance between familial love and personal boundaries, reminding us that listening to our hearts is key.

From the publisher

A warm and reassuring picture book about listening to your heart and advocating for yourself, even to the people you love most. Nisha’s aunties and uncles love to show love. They’re always swooping her up into big, squishy hugs or squeezing her cheeks. But Nisha is used to it–they’re family! So when Nisha’s Ammamma and Appappa arrive from India, everyone is surprised when Nisha is suddenly shy. Nisha loves her grandparents, and she’s excited they’re here. So why does giving them a hug feel so scary? And if she doesn’t embrace them, will their feelings be so hurt that they go back to India? This tender family story acts as a reminder for kids and adults that there are many different ways to show love, and that when it comes to your body– and your boundaries–you always know best.

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