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A Gift for Amma: Market Day in India

A girl explores the vibrant rainbow of delights in a southern Indian street market as she searches for a gift for her amma (mother).

A Gift for Amma (Barefoot Books)

Description

In this critically-acclaimed book inspired by the author’s hometown of Chennai, India, a girl explores the vibrant rainbow of delights in a southern Indian street market as she searches for a gift for her amma (mother). Educational endnotes explain all the items on sale and introduce readers to markets around the world.


Written by Meera Sriram

Illustrated by Mariona Cabassa


Available Formats:

HARDCOVER (ISBN: 9781646860616)

PAPERBACK (ISBN: 9781646860623)

SPANISH PAPERBACK (ISBN: 9781646860630)


Details:

  • Product Dimensions: 272 x 216 mm

  • Page Count: 32 pages

  • Age Range: Ages 4-9 years


Awards:

  • South Asia Book Award Winner for Children’s and Young Adult Literature, 2021

  • Foreword Indies Silver Award Winner, 2021

  • Cybil Award Nominee, 2021

  • Bank Street’s Best Children’s Book of the Year, 2021

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