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Bracelets for Bina's Brothers

By Rajani LaRocca and Chaaya Prabhat
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During the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan, Bina aims to make beaded bracelets for her three older brothers, carefully selecting colours they like and dislike. As she works with an alternating bead pattern, she not only discovers new mathematical concepts but also deepens her understanding of her brothers' personalities. This story celebrates diversity, family bonds, and the joy of learning maths through everyday activities.
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Format: Hardback
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Ideal for children and families interested in culturally rich stories that incorporate early maths concepts. Suitable for young readers who enjoy hands-on activities, celebrating family traditions, and discovering patterns in everyday life.

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"Math: patterns. Includes math activities and a note about Raksha Bandhan."--Jacket flap.

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Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling!

For the Hindu holiday of Raksha Bandhan, Bina is determined to make beaded bracelets for her brothers all by herself. She finds out which colours her brothers like and dislike and sets to work. Working with her every-other-one beading pattern causes Bina to discover something new about patterns—and her brothers.

Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and hands-on activities make it easy for kids and their grown-ups to explore everyday math together. Developed in collaboration with math experts at STEM education nonprofit TERC, under a grant from the Heising-Simons Foundation.

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The book charmingly introduces the tradition of Raksha Bandhan, showing Bina’s thoughtful process of crafting personalised bracelets with patterns reflecting her brothers' favourite colours and interests. It highlights both cultural celebration and early pattern recognition skills, with some gentle humour about the challenges of keeping patterns straight. The portrayal of sibling relationships and creative problem-solving has been praised, although some note the cultural framing could be complex.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781623541293

Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 April 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 241.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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Chaaya Prabhat Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Rajani LaRocca

About the Author

Rajani LaRocca is a book lover, doctor, and foodie who was born in India, raised in Kentucky, and now lives in the Boston area. Her debut middle-grade novel, Midsummer's Mayhem, is an Indian American middle-grade mashup of A Midsummer Night's Dream and competitive baking. Chaaya Prabhat is a graphic designer, illustrator and lettering artist. She holds an MA in graphic design from Savannah College of Art and Design. She lives and works in Chennai, India. www.chaayaprabhat.com

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