I'll Go and Come Back

Name: I'll Go and Come Back
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781529502503
Price: 29.99 NZD
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By Rajani LaRocca

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Summary

I'll Go and Come Back by Rajani LaRocca is a heartwarming children's book about the bond between a young girl named Jyoti and her grandmother, Sita Pati. Jyoti visits her grandmother in India, and despite the language barrier and cultural differences, they form a deep connection through shared experiences and traditions. The story beautifully explores themes of family, love, and the bridging of distances through simple gestures and affection.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming stories about family, connection, and the bond between generations, all within the vibrant setting of Indian culture. It's perfect for children who appreciate tales of love, separation, and reunions, offering a poignant look at how distance can strengthen family ties.

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Description

A tender, beautifully illustrated story about a girl in America and her grandmother in India, whose love stretches between languages and cultures – and across the world.

When Jyoti visits her grandmother halfway around the world, she is overwhelmed by the differences between India and home. At first, she feels lonely and out of place, but soon, despite a language barrier, she and Sita Pati are able to understand each other. They form a bond – looking at books together, making designs with coloured sand, shopping at the market, playing games, eating chapatis and sipping warm milk with saffron to bring sweet dreams.

When it’s time to part, Jyoti doesn’t want to leave, but then she remembers that in Tamil, people don’t say goodbye, they say I’ll go and come back. Sure enough, the two reunite the next summer when Pati visits Jyoti in America, and it’s Jyoti’s turn to make her grandmother feel welcome. Can they create some special memories that will last until the next time they see each other?

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I'll Go and Come Back by Rajani LaRocca is a heartwarming story that revolves around the endearing relationship between a grandparent and a grandchild, set against the backdrop of cultural exchange. The book's illustrations, created with gouache and acrylic paints, bring the textured settings and characters to life, further highlighting the global and intergenerational bonds. Reviewers praise it for its affectionate narrative that beautifully captures the love shared across borders and generations, making it an essential addition to children's literature.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529502503

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Sara Palacios
Illustrated by Sara Palacios

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Rajani LaRocca

About the Author

Rajani LaRocca was born in Bangalore, India, and immigrated to the US when she was a baby. She grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, graduated from Harvard with both a BA and an MD, and has worked as a primary care physician since 2001. She is the author of several books for young readers. Rajani LaRocca lives in eastern Massachusetts, USA, with her family.
Sara Palacios is the illustrator of My Day With the Panye, How to Code A Sandcastle, Flying Girl, 'Twas Nochebuena, and many more books. She is also the recipient of the 2012 Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor for her work on Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match/Marisol McDonald no combina, which has been described as "vibrant" and "eclectic." A native of Mexico, Sara graduated from the National Institute of Fine Arts in Mexico City with a degree in Digital Graphic Techniques and went on to earn BFA and MFA degrees in Illustration from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Find Sara online at sarapalaciosillustrations and on Instagram as @sarapalaciosillustrations.

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