Thread of Love

By Kabir Sehgal, Surishtha Sehgal, Zara González Hoang (Illustrator)

Celebrate Raksha Bandhan with siblings crafting rakhi and exchanging gifts.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Join two sisters as they prepare for Raksha Bandhan, crafting vibrant rakhi bracelets for their brother. In return, he surprises them with delightful gifts. Set to a familiar tune, this colorful tale invites young readers to explore the joy and traditions of this special festival, celebrating the bond between siblings. Will the sisters' creations bring unexpected surprises?

From the publisher

Three siblings enjoy the Indian festival of Raksha Bandhan—a celebration of the special relationship between brothers and sisters—in this vibrant reinterpretation of the classic song Frère Jacques (Are You Sleeping) from New York Times bestselling mother/son duo Surishtha Sehgal and Kabir Sehgal. It’s time for the Indian festival of Raksha Bandhan, the celebration of the special lifelong relationship shared by brothers and sisters everywhere. Join two sisters as they lovingly make rakhi—thread bracelets adorned with beads, sequins, sparkles, and tassels—for their brother. And then see their brother present them with toys and sweets and special gifts! New York Times bestselling authors Surishtha and Kabir Sehgals’ irresistible text, set to the tune of the classic song Frère Jacques (Are You Sleeping), will have little ones singing along while they learn about Indian culture. And the vibrant illustrations by Zara Gonzalez Hoang will have readers wishing they could step right into the characters’ colorful crafting world. This enchanting picture book includes instructions for making rakhi!

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