Product Description
by Meera Sriram (Author), Neethi (Illustrator)
★ "Beautifully compiled and gently informative, this is an exceptional part of a must-have series for board-book collections." -- Booklist, starred review
Namaste! Let's explore India! Wake to a myna bird's song, dine on dal, count mango trees, and more. Even learn words in Hindi with pronunciation guides throughout the story.- Part of the Barefoot Books Our World series
- Written by Indian author Meera Sriram and illustrated by Neethi
- Endmatter provides more insights into life in India
Author Biography
Meera Sriram grew up in Chennai, India and moved to the U.S in 1999. An engineer in the past, she now enjoys writing, leading early literacy programs and advocating for diverse bookshelves. She has also written A Gift for Amma and Dumpling Day for Barefoot Books, and contributed a story to Water: A Deep Dive of Discovery. Learn more at www.meerasriram.com.
Neethi is an illustrator and muralist based out of Bangalore, India. Bright pattern-infused scenes, with a touch of fantasy, are a recurring theme in her work.
She once won first place for her rendition of "The Monkey and the Cap Seller" in kindergarten. Neethi has an irrational fear of ellipses. For more information, visit www.neethi.co.in.
