A Garden in My Hands

Name: A Garden in My Hands
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780593427101
Price: 36.0 NZD
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By Sandhya Prabhat and Meera Sriram

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A Garden in My Hands by Sandhya Prabhat and Meera Sriram is a delightful children's book that beautifully explores cultural traditions and family connections. Through vibrant illustrations and lyrical narrative, the story celebrates the special bond between a young girl and her mother as they engage in the art of applying henna. It introduces young readers to the rich symbolism and joyful experience of this shared ritual.
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You might delight in this book if you enjoy tales that celebrate cultural traditions and family bonds through beautifully illustrated storytelling. It's perfect for young readers interested in vibrant art and emotional narratives that highlight the beauty of familial connections and heritage.

A Garden in My Hands

A mother shares family memories and stories with her daughter as she applies henna to the young girl's hands.

Description

A Garden in My Hands is a touching picture book that celebrates the custom of applying henna for special occasions, through the journey of a mother and daughter who share cherished family memories and stories.

The sweet smell of henna, combined with the stories we carry, fills us with the pride of a faraway home.

There's a wedding tomorrow! One little girl sits patiently while her mother tenderly applies intricate, delicate henna designs on her hands. As she does, she shares family stories—about weddings, monsoons, and ancestors long gone. The little girl must be careful to protect her hands as the henna dries—one smudge could ruin a story! After a whole night of anticipation, when the flakes are washed away, what will they reveal?

Lyrical text pairs with vibrant illustrations in this poignant picture book that blooms with heart. It connects us to our roots and sweetly reminds us of the garden of love we curate with those closest to us.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

A Garden in My Hands is praised for its lyrical storytelling that intimately explores an ancient artistic tradition. The book is described as vibrantly illustrated, combining traditional South Asian motifs that complement its engaging narrative. It's also noted for being a colourful and whimsical introduction to the use of henna in South Asian cultures, offering a charming multicultural story.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593427101

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 April 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Inc

Illustration: Full colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Meera Sriram Penguin Books Sandhya Prabhat Young Adult

About the Author

Meera Sriram grew up in India and moved to the U.S. at the turn of the millennium. She is the author of several picture books, including A Gift for Amma, which School Library Journal called an "excellent story for young readers to enhance their understanding of color and an aspect of traditional Indian culture" in a starred review. An electrical engineer in her past life, she now enjoys writing for children and advocating for early and multicultural literacy. Meera loves yoga and chai, and lives with her husband and two children in Berkeley, California. Sandhya Prabhat is an independent animator and illustrator based in the Bay Area, California, who hails from Chennai, India. She holds an MFA degree in animation and digital arts from NYU Tisch School of the Arts Asia and a bachelor's degree in literature from Stella Maris College. She has illustrated several picture books for independent publishers, including I Am Brown and Today I Am.