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"In this lyrical picture book, a young girl learns how to make a bindi in the traditional way with the help of her Paati. Into the clay pot go the ingredients, such as turmeric and sandalwood powder. She stirs and stirs and stirs until ... like magic, the mixture transforms from yellow to bright red...

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Main Author: Subramaniam, Suma (Author)
Other Authors: Nair, Kamala M. (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Toronto : Kids Can Press, 2024.
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Tilaks > Juvenile fiction.
Grandmothers > Juvenile fiction.
Picture books.
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Summary:"In this lyrical picture book, a young girl learns how to make a bindi in the traditional way with the help of her Paati. Into the clay pot go the ingredients, such as turmeric and sandalwood powder. She stirs and stirs and stirs until ... like magic, the mixture transforms from yellow to bright red. When the girl wears her bindi, she discovers what it means to her -- how it keeps her calm and centered, and helps her see the world as one. From author Suma Subramaniam comes this beautiful story about mindfulness and celebrating the cultural traditions that make us who we are."--
Physical Description:1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Issued also in electronic format.
ISBN:9781525308031
1525308033
Author Notes:Suma Subramaniam is the author of the picture books Namaste Is a Greeting and She Sang for India . Her writing has appeared in The Hero Next Door , a collection of short stories from We Need Diverse Books. Suma holds an MFA in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Born in Bangalore, India, she now lives near Seattle, Washington.



Kamala Nair is a full-time illustrator, architect by trade and creator of the picture book We Did It Together . When she's not in her studio, she's taking in an earthy sunset or walking among the green pastures of Kerala, India, with her sketchbook in hand.

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