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Garden in My Hands

Contributor(s): Sriram, Meera (Author), Prabhat, Sandhya (Illustrator)

ISBN: 9780593427118

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers

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Pub Date: April 18, 2023

Dewey: E

LCCN: 2022035200

Lexile Code: 0530

Features: Illustrated, Price on Product

Target Age Group: 04 to 08

Physical Info: 0.40" H x 9.20" L x 10.10" W ( 0.80 lbs) 40 pages

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: A mother shares family memories and stories with her daughter as she applies henna to the young girl's hands.

Review Quotes: ★ "An intimate, lyrical story about an ancient artistic tradition." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "[A] vibrantly rendered picture book." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Vibrant colors and traditional South Asian motifs complement the narrative." --Booklist

"Filled with love, imagination, and just the right amount of whimsy, this is a colorful introduction to how henna is used, especially in South Asian cultures." --School Library Journal

"A charming multicultural story." --HubPages

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