Chitra Soundar
1) Holi hai!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Will Gauri's anger prevent her from enjoying the Holi festivities with her family?
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Can Sona be the best big sister ever when she's not sure she even wants a baby sister or brother? Brimming with warmth and charm, this story set in India will resonate with new older siblings everywhere.
Sona Sharma's house is full of three generations of people who joke often and argue sometimes. Relatives come over unannounced, the phone rings frequently, and friends drop by all the time. Then one day Amma tells Sona that she
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
At the start of winter, two bear cubs are born, deep in their den in the frozen north. "Mama, what lies beyond here?" they ask. "'Above us is a land of ice and snow." "What lies beyond the ice and snow?" they ask. "The ocean, full of ice from long ago." And as they learn the secrets of the earth and their place in it, Mama Bear whispers, "You're snug with me."
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When the moon rises high and the stars twinkle, it is bedtime for the baby animals of the Indian forest. But tonight, when the skies turn dark and the night grows stormy, the little ones can't sleep. SWISH-SWISH! CRACK-TRACK! FLASH-SNAP! goes the storm. Only Mama Elephant with her words of wisdom can reassure them, "You're safe with me."
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English
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The rain clouds are long gone and the dry season scorches the land. Everything is new for the baby giraffe. As she bounds ahead and lags behind, her mother patiently explains the ways of the grasslands. And until she grows a little taller, older, and wiser, her mother reminds her: "You're strong with me."
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Diwali has arrived! Rangoli art decorates the floor and strings of flowers hang around the doors. Now it's time to ring the bells, light the lamps, and welcome the new year with family and friends. A sweet introduction to the Hindu festival of lights.
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Series
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English
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Clever Prince Veera and his best friend, Suku, are back in a vibrant new collection of stories riddled with surprises. When the prince's great uncle, Raja Apoorva, invites the boys to the summer festival in Peetalpur, Prince Veera and Suku are excited to compete in the games. It's no easy feat to make the peahen sing (when peahens can't sing) or defeat the country's champion wrestler, but Raja Apoorva's riddles prove the ultimate test of the boys'...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this Indian folktale, a young turtle shares a shallow lake with unlikely friends-two geese. But when the lake starts drying up, the stubborn turtle must follow his winged friends' advice, or he'll be left out to dry. With clever text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Graphics: Global Folktales are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.
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Parent’s Choice Silver Award Winner 2019
Being a wise and just ruler is no easy task. That’s what Prince Veera discovers when he and his best friend, Suku, are given the opportunity to preside over the court of his father, King Bheema. Some of the subjects’ complaints are easily addressed, but others are much more challenging. How should they handle the case of the greedy merchant who wishes to charge people for enjoying the smells of his sweets?...
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English
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Celebrate AANHPI heritage with a collection of stories inspired by Diwali, Holi, Ramadan, and Tanabata.
Encourage kids to learn more about themselves and people around the world with this collection of four stories featuring Asian characters and customs. This collection includes Holi Hai!, Shubh Diwali!, The Star Festival, and Under the Ramadan Moon.