Description: A lyrical picture book about one little girl's experience with colorism--and a celebration of that which can make us see things anew: light and love.
Ritu loves the sun. She loves it in the morning when it slants in through the kitchen window; in the afternoon when it makes the pool sparkle; and in the evening when it lights up the sky with splashes of orange and pink. But her Nani is worried the sun will give Ritu a tan. Can Ritu convince her that all skin colors are beautiful--including Nani's own? With poetic text and stunning illustrations, this poignant story is sure to inspire children to embrace their own unique beauty--and it includes the author's grandmother's own aloo bhaji and roti recipes at the back.Review Quotes: ★ "It's hard to teach self-acceptance and self-esteem to young children, but this book does so in an indirect, organic way.... An excellent read-aloud for all children." --School Library Journal, starred review
★ "Just as Joanna Ho's Eyes That Kiss in the Corners celebrated East Asian heritage, this picture book will be a welcome addition to South Asian diasporic stories....A joyful and tender story of building understanding and generational bonds." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ "Aloo bhaji and roti recipes round out this lyrical exploration of colorism and self-acceptance through the gentle eyes of a young child." --Booklist, starred review ★ "The lyrical text offers a shift in perspective that comes with love and understanding. The acrylic-paint and graphite illustrations create a cozy, lived-in feeling." --The Horn Book, starred review