Amma's Sari :CBCA Notable Book
Amma's Sari :CBCA Notable Book
hardback
Published:
28 April, 2022
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Description
From the creators of The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name, winner of the 2022 Children's Book Council of Australia's Award for New Illustrator
Amma's Sari is a powerful reflection on connection with family, the acceptance of difference, and the celebration of cultural heritage.
As a second-generation migrant, 6-year-old Shreya’s life tilts between her life at home and the outside world.
While her love for family lifts her up, her spirits plummet at the stares and whispers that her mother's sari attracts. Searching for balance, Shreya asks questions about her culture. Despite the beautiful stories her mother shares, Shreya’s internal and external struggle continues.
But when Shreya finds herself lost in a crowd, it's the shimmer of Amma’s sari that leads her to finding pride in her difference.
Perfect for ages 3 and up.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781760509910 |
| ISBN10 | 1760509914 |
| Number Of Pages | 32 |
| Item Weight | 384 g |
| Product Dimensions | 225 x 275 x 11 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Hardie Grant Children's Publishing |
| Format | hardback |
Author's Bio
Sandhya Parappukkaran left her job as a Food Technologist so she could put her feet up and read. Then she rediscovered her passion for children’s books. Her stories are inspired by her multicultural experience and include scrumptious food from her Kerala Indian heritage. Sandhya resides in Brisbane with her family.
Michelle Pereira is an illustrator who spent her childhood in Nairobi, Kenya and now lives in Melbourne, Australia. She graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Communication Design and became a professional illustrator after a somewhat extended, but enjoyable, stint of bar work. She has worked with a range of clients such as Penguin UK, Netflix, the New York Times and Marie Claire. She uses bright colours and textural elements to create playful illustrations.