Chitra Soundar
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Pattan has an amazing pumpkin. It grows bigger than the goats, bigger than the elephants ... so BIG that it is as TALL as the mountains. Then one day, the storm clouds burst and the waters rise. Pattan, his family, and all the animals are in danger from the momentous flood. Can Pattan and his giant pumpkin save the day? Based on a traditional tale told by the Irula people of southern India.
Author
Pub. Date
2022
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this Indian folktale, a young turtle shares a shallow lake with unlikely friends-two geese. But when the lake starts drying up, the stubborn turtle must follow his winged friends' advice, or he'll be left out to dry.
Author
Publisher
Tiny Owl Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"We all celebrate birthdays and friendships, the onset of seasons, religious events and national holidays. Our celebrations are full of color, specially prepared food and good cheer. We All Celebrate introduces some less mentioned celebrations from around the world to children, among those that are well known and bring good memories"--BTCat.
Author
Publisher
Puffin Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Tara and her best friend, Farida, are experts at the traditional Indian game of Pallanguzhi. But when Tara's family relocates to the UK, Tara has to say goodbye to her best friend. Who shall she beat at Pallanguzhi now? As Appa and Amma get the new home ready, Tara and her brother check in to a weekend retreat, Camp Wilderness. Wow. Do Tara's parents even know who she is? She's more what you'd call an indoorsy person, with her love of coding and maths....
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Four wry new trickster tales from the creators of Mangoes, Mischief, and Tales of Friendship draw on Hindu mythology and the rich tradition of Indian folktales. Clever Prince Veera and his best friend, Suku, are back in a vibrant new collection of stories riddled with surprises. When the prince's great uncle, Raja Apoorva, invites the boys to the summer festival in Peetalpur, Prince Veera and Suku are excited to compete in the games. It's no easy...
8) Holi hai!
Author
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Gauri is excited to splash colors on everyone for Holi. But when she doesn't get her favorite color, Gauri gets mad. Will she find a way to overcome her anger and join in the festivities?