Our World: India
Our World: India
Written by Meera Sriram
Illustrated by Neethi .
Format : Paperback with extended endmatter for older kids
ISBN: 9798888594698
★ “Beautifully compiled and gently informative, this is an exceptional part of a must-have series for board-book collections.” -- Booklist, starred review
Namaste! Come along for a day in 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 and illustrator Meera Sriram and Neethi
Extended endmatter in the paperback edition offers a further glimpse into life in India
Product Dimensions: Paperback: 7.87 x 7.87 in
Page Count: Paperback: 24 pages
Age Range: 12 to 36 Months
Awards & Accolades
Hot Off the Press Reading List, Children’s Book Council, April 2023
★ “Beautifully compiled and gently informative, this is an exceptional part of a must-have series for board-book collections.” -- Booklist, starred review
“A youngster and mom in India enjoy everyday activities, such as bathing, getting dressed, and playtime, from sunup to sundown” – The Horn Book Magazine
“Within this one board book, children will have a sense of the clothing, jewelry, sights, and sounds of another country, vividly evoked by paintings and in language, and stamped with the love of the families shown” – School Library Journal
“Enriched with frequently used phrases, popular foods, and a sense of the landscape and surrounding architectural styles, the Our World series is not only engaging, creative, and full of detailed, eye-catching illustrations, it's also relatable” – Where the Board Books Are
“The Our World series continues to pack quite a bit of culture for the youngest readers into an easy-to-handle board book” – Booklist
About the Contributors
Written by - Meera Sriram
Meera Sriram grew up in 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. Meera is the author of The Yellow Suitcase and has also co-authored several books in India. She believes in the transformative power of stories and likes to write about people, places and experiences less visible in children's literature.
Illustrated by - Neethi .
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.
