My Dadima Wears a Sari (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781561453924)

An Indian grandmother and her American granddaughter explore culture, imagination, and individuality through a collection of saris.

Every day, Rupa's grandmother wears a beautiful Indian sari. Each is brightly colored and very pretty. "Don't you ever want to wear a gray skirt and red blouse with round buttons like Mommy or a green dress like me?" Rupa asks. But Dadima prefers to wear her traditional saris.

Dadima shares all the wonderful things that saris can do--from becoming an umbrella in a rainstorm to providing a deep pouch to carry seashells. Soon Rupa's own imagination is sparked as she envisions saris protecting her in the scary Gir Jungle, bandaging up an injured knee, and holding a special secret for her and Dadima to share.

Kashmira Sheth provides a warm, unique peek into Indian culture in this sensitive portrait of a grandmother and her American granddaughter. Hindi words defined and sprinkled throughout the text further add to the story's authenticity.

Yoshiko Jaeggi's sweeping, colorful, and fanciful watercolor illustrations capture the extraordinary bond of love that unites families across generations and cultures. A note from the author and instructions for wrapping a sari are included.

Author: Kashmira Sheth
ISBN-10: 1561453927
ISBN-13: 9781561453924
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
Language: English
Published: 03/06/2007
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.97h x 10.75w x 0.41d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 112035 / My Dadima Wears a Sari

Award: Georgia Children's Book Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 02/15/2007 pg. 176
Booklist 03/01/2007 pg. 90
School Library Journal 06/01/2007 pg. 124
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2007 pg. 320 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Multicultural Review 06/01/2008 pg. 80