Rickshaw girl

Naima is a talented painter of traditional alpana patterns, which Bangladeshi women and girls paint on their houses for special celebrations. When Naima's rash effort to raise money puts her family deeper in debt, she draws on her talents to save the day. Illustrations.

Main Author: Perkins, Mitali
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge Publishing, 2008.
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Summary: Naima is a talented painter of traditional alpana patterns, which Bangladeshi women and girls paint on their houses for special celebrations. When Naima's rash effort to raise money puts her family deeper in debt, she draws on her talents to save the day. Illustrations.
Physical Description: 91 pages
ISBN: 9781580893091
1580893090
Author Notes: Mitali Perkins is the author of several novels for children, including SECRET KEEPER, the First Daughter series, BAMBOO PEOPLE, MONSOON SUMMER, and The NOT SO-STAR-SPANGLED LIFE OF SUNITA SEN. She lives in California.