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Barefoot Books

Un regalo para Amma

Un regalo para Amma

$9.99 USD
$9.99 USD
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  • Transadapted
  • Paperback
  • Picture Book
A 2022 Premio Campoy-Ada Honorable Mention and featured on the 2021-2022 Tejas Star Reading List! In this critically-acclaimed book inspired by the author’s hometown of Chennai, India, a girl explores the vibrant rainbow of delights in a southern Indian street market as she searches for a gift for her amma (mother). Educational endnotes explain all the items on sale and introduce readers to markets around the world.

English Translation

A Gift for Amma: Market Day in India

It's market day in the city! A young girl wanders through bustling stalls, discovering treasures at every turn: bright orange marigolds, pink sweets, and even glossy green peacock feathers. As she takes in the colorful sights, sounds, and smells around her, she searches for the perfect gift for her mother, Amma. But what could possibly be special enough? This warm, lyrical picture book celebrates family love and the vibrant everyday life of an Indian market, inviting young readers to explore a bustling city street with fresh eyes.

Reading Levels

Ages:

  • <6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

Grades:

  • Grade K
  • Grade 1
  • Grade 2
  • Grade 3
  • Grade 4

Book Details

Vendor: Barefoot Books

Binding: Paperback

Type: Picture Book

Copyright: 2020

Publisher: Barefoot Books

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Fiction or Non Fiction: Fiction

Subject: Family

Type of Spanish Book: Transadapted

Pages: 32

Author/Illustrator Details

Author: Meera Sriram / Mariona Cabassa
Author Origin: None
Illustrator: None
IIlustrator Origin: None

Weight/Dimensions

Dimensions: 10.75 x 8.5 (Inches)

Weight (Ounces):

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