A Sari for Ammi

(Hardback)

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Age range 3 to 6

Ammi weaves the most beautiful saris but never gets to wear any of them. Her two little daughters decide to do something about itbreak their piggy bank! But when there isnt enough money to buy Ammi a sari, the two girls must work together to find a solution. Will they be able to buy Ammi the gift she so deserves With a text full of heart, and bright, cheerful artwork, this story brings readers into the home of a weavers family in Kaithoon, India, where the creation of saris is an art form. The book includes a glossary of Indian terms and a note about the saris made in this region.

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The sweet and gentle story organically integrates details about the daily lives of these skilled and rarely represented craftspeople. The cartoonlike illustrations are full of color, texture, and detailThis delightful picture book shines a spotlight on a rural, underrepresented Indian Muslim community. Kirkus Reviews This universal story of a loving family working together to care for and support each other, and of generous children who cleverly find ways to express their love, is highly recommended. School Library Journal

Author Bio

Mamta Nainy is a childrens writer, editor, and translator based in New Delhi, India. She is the author of many childrens books, including A Brush with Indian Art, illustrated by Aniruddha Mukherjee, which won the Hindu Young World-Goodbooks Award in 2019; and Bioscope, illustrated by Shanti Devi, which was named to the IBBY Honour List in 2012. Follow the author on Instagram @mamtanainy. Sandhya Prabhat is an independent animator and illustrator from Chennai, India, who resides in the United States. She has a masters degree in animation and digital arts from New York University. She has illustrated nearly a dozen picture books, including her recent book I Am Brown, written by Ashok Banker. She animates for TV and movies and creates content for social media websites such as Facebook, Google, and Snapchat. Follow the artist on Instagram @sandhyaprabhat.