Sunflower Sisters
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

Sunflower Sisters

Written by Monika Singh Gangotra · Illustrated by Michaela Dias-Hayes

Two friends challenge outdated traditions, embracing their unique beauty.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 191 ratings
32 pages· 1,008 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Amrita and Kiki, best friends from different cultures, face a wedding filled with outdated advice. As relatives impose old beliefs, Amrita's mother steps in, teaching them to celebrate their diverse beauty. Can the sunflower sisters find strength in their skin and defy tradition?

From the publisher

A heartwarming celebration of all skin shades, from sun-browned to autumn-leaf-gold!Amrita and Kiki are best friends and sunflower sisters. Amrita’s older sister is getting married, but when the elder relatives arrive, they start dispensing some old-fashioned and dubious advice. Luckily, Amrita’s mother has a lesson or two to teach about that! With the support and empowerment of their moms, the sunflower sisters are two strong, confident girls–one South Asian the other Nigerian–finding joy in their own skin.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,008
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about familyBooks about self-acceptanceBooks about mother-daughter relationshipsBooks about skin color and beauty standardsBooks about cultural identity
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Book details

Publication
Published
June 7, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781728252315

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