The Katha Chest

Author : Radhiah Chowdhury
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781665903912

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The Katha Chest by Radhiah Chowdhury Pdf

Reminiscent of Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow’s Mommy’s Khimar, this beautifully woven tale about the bonds of love, culture, and memory follows a young girl learning about her family history through her grandmother’s katha chest. Asiya loves to visit Nanu’s house where she can rummage through Nanu’s katha chest filled with quilts. There are stories in each of the quilts that her Nanu has collected through the years, all about the bold and brave women in Asiya’s family. Among all of the games and exciting things at Nanu’s house, Asiya thinks these hidden histories are the grandest treasure.

Author : Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781534400603

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Mommy's Khimar by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow Pdf

Selected as a Best Book of 2018 by NPR, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, and Shelf Awareness! A young Muslim girl spends a busy day wrapped up in her mother’s colorful headscarf in this sweet and fanciful picture book from debut author and illustrator Jamilah Tompkins-Bigelow and Ebony Glenn. A khimar is a flowing scarf that my mommy wears. Before she walks out the door each day, she wraps one around her head. A young girl plays dress up with her mother’s headscarves, feeling her mother’s love with every one she tries on. Charming and vibrant illustrations showcase the beauty of the diverse and welcoming community in this portrait of a young Muslim American girl’s life.

Author : Radhiah Chowdhury
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2022-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781665903905

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The Katha Chest by Radhiah Chowdhury Pdf

Originally published: Australia: Allen & Unwin, 2021.

Author : Mark Greenwood
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2022-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1760654477

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The Happiness Box by Mark Greenwood Pdf

An inspiring narrative nonfiction picture book by award winners Mark Greenwood and Andrew McLean. In 1942, Sergeant "Griff" Griffin was a prisoner of war. With Christmas approaching, he decided to make a book for the children cooped up in nearby Changi Prison. The book was said to contain the secrets to happiness. But the enemy was suspicious ... With this picture book, award winners Mark Greenwood and Andrew McLean bring to life the inspirational true story of a book that became a National Treasure.

Author : Eddie Ayres,Ronak Taher
Publisher : Allen & Unwin
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018-07-25
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781760636753

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Sonam and the Silence by Eddie Ayres,Ronak Taher Pdf

In Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, Sonam's world is dark and silent. Then one day, she follows a magical melodious sound to a walled garden, and her world is silent no more. The sound is music, and it lifts her up amongst the stars and takes her deeper than the tree roots in the earth. How can she hold on to this feeling in a world where music is forbidden? A lyrical fable-like story by the well-known musician, author and broadcaster Eddie Ayres, about the irrepressible power of music.

Author : Adrea Theodore
Publisher : Holiday House
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2022-01-18
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780823443796

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A History of Me by Adrea Theodore Pdf

An uplifting message of hope for the future and pride in your history, inspired by a mother's experience of being the only Black child in her classroom. Who do you see when you look in the mirror? Emphasizing the strength, creativity, and courage passed down through generations, A History of Me offers a joyful new perspective on how we look at history and an uplifting message for the future. Being the only brown girl in a classroom full of white students can be hard. When the teacher talks about slavery and civil rights, she can feel all the other students' eyes on her. In those moments she wants to seep into the ground, wondering, is that all you see when you look at me? Having gone through the same experiences, the girl's mother offers a different, empowering point of view: she is a reflection of the powerful women that have come before her, of the intelligence, resilience, and resourcefulness that have been passed down through the generations. Her history is a source of pride, a reason to sit up straight and recognize everything beautiful and powerful in herself. What really matters is what we see when we look in the mirror, and what we want to become. Inspired by the authors' experiences in school and as a parent, Adrea Theodore’s debut picture book is a powerful testament to the past as well as a benediction for the future. Erin Robinson's digital illustrations feature a wealth of texture and a bold, saturated palette, bringing this warm message of empowerment to life. An American Library Association Notable Children’s Book An NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Author : Yuyi Morales
Publisher : Roaring Brook Press
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781466839557

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Niño Wrestles the World by Yuyi Morales Pdf

Señoras y Señores, put your hands together for the fantastic, spectacular, one of a kind . . . Niño! Fwap! Slish! Bloop! Krunch! He takes down his competition in a single move! No opponent is too big a challenge for the cunning skills of Niño—popsicle eater, toy lover, somersault expert, and world champion lucha libre competitor! A Neal Porter Book Latino Interest. In English with Spanish vocabulary.

Author : Meg Medina
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781536219913

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Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away by Meg Medina Pdf

From Newbery Medalist Meg Medina comes the bittersweet story of two girls who will always be each other’s número uno, even though one is moving away. A big truck with its mouth wide open is parked at the curb, ready to gobble up Evelyn’s mirror with the stickers around the edge . . . and the sofa that we bounce on to get to the moon. Evelyn Del Rey is Daniela’s best friend. They do everything together and even live in twin apartments across the street from each other: Daniela with her mami and hamster, and Evelyn with her mami, papi, and cat. But not after today—not after Evelyn moves away. Until then, the girls play amid the moving boxes until it’s time to say goodbye, making promises to keep in touch, because they know that their friendship will always be special. The tenderness of Meg Medina’s beautifully written story about friendship and change is balanced by Sonia Sánchez’s colorful and vibrant depictions of the girls’ urban neighborhood.

Author : Allison Brennan
Publisher : MIRA
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781488077142

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Tell No Lies by Allison Brennan Pdf

The unsolved murder of a young activist leads to the discovery of much darker crimes in New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan’s latest compelling thriller to feaure the young, edgy detective Kara Quinn and the loner FBI agent Matt Costa. This time they work to uncover possible ties to a high-stakes cartel in the Southwest desert. Something mysterious is killing the wildlife in the mountains just south of Tucson. When a college intern turned activist sets out to collect her own evidence, she, too, ends up dead. Local law enforcement is slow to get involved. That’s when the mobile FBI unit goes undercover to infiltrate the town and its copper refinery in search of possible leads. Quinn and Costa find themselves scouring the desolate landscape, which keeps revealing clues to something much darker—greed, child trafficking and more death. As the body count adds up, it’s clear they have stumbled onto much more than they bargained for. Now they must figure out who is at the heart of this mayhem and stop them before more innocent lives are lost. Don’t miss THE MISSING WITNESS, the brand-new page-turning thriller from New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan! A Quinn & Costa Thriller Book 1: The Third to Die Book 2: Tell No Lies Book 3: The Wrong Victim Book 4: Seven Girls Gone Book 5: The Missing Witness

Author : Paramahansa Yogananda
Publisher : The Floating Press
Page : 860 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781775411451

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Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda Pdf

The autobiography of Paramahansa Yogananda (1893 - 1952) details his search for a guru, during which he encountered many spiritual leaders and world-renowned scientists. When it was published in 1946 it was the first introduction of many westerners to yoga and meditation. The famous opera singer Amelita Galli-Curci said about the book: "Amazing, true stories of saints and masters of India, blended with priceless superphysical information-much needed to balance the Western material efficiency with Eastern spiritual efficiency-come from the vigorous pen of Paramhansa Yogananda, whose teachings my husband and myself have had the pleasure of studying for twenty years."

Author : Abanindranath Tagore
Publisher : Tara Publishing
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Art
ISBN : 8186211500

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Apon Katha by Abanindranath Tagore Pdf

Abanindranath Tagore recalls his childhood and ancestral home with meticulous detail and gentle affection.

Author : Emily Rodda
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781460710203

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His Name Was Walter by Emily Rodda Pdf

From Australia's favourite storyteller comes a story that shows us the extraordinary power of true love and solves a decades-old mystery. Once upon a time, in a dark city far away, there lived a boy called Walter, who had nothing but his name to call his own ... The handwritten book, with its strangely vivid illustrations, has been hidden in the old house for a long, long time. Tonight, four kids and their teacher will find it. Tonight, at last, the haunting story of Walter and the mysterious, tragic girl called Sparrow will be read - right to the very end ... From one of Australia's most renowned children's authors, comes an extraordinary story within a story - a mystery, a prophecy, a long-buried secret. And five people who will remember this night for the rest of their lives. PRAISE 'Another magnificent book from Emily Rodda' - Readings 'guaranteed to capture the imaginations of 8+ mystery lovers' - Better Reading AWARDS Winner - 2019 Prime Minister's Literary Awards (Children's Literature) Winner - 2019 Australian Book Design Awards (Children's Fiction Book) Winner - 2019 CBCA Book of the Year Awards (Younger Readers) Shortlisted - 2019 Davitt Awards (Children's) Shortlisted - 2019 QLD Literary Awards (Griffith University Children's Book Award) Shortlisted - 2018 Aurealis Awards (Best Young Adult Novel)

Author : Keerti Ramachandra
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Indic fiction
ISBN : 8185586225

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Visions-revisions by Keerti Ramachandra Pdf

Author : Meg Medina
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781536218190

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Merci Suárez Can't Dance by Meg Medina Pdf

In Meg Medina’s follow-up to her Newbery Medal–winning novel, Merci takes on seventh grade, with all its travails of friendship, family, love—and finding your rhythm. Seventh grade is going to be a real trial for Merci Suárez. For science she’s got no-nonsense Mr. Ellis, who expects her to be a smart as her brother, Roli. She’s been assigned to co-manage the tiny school store with Wilson Bellevue, a boy she barely knows, but whom she might actually like. And she’s tangling again with classmate Edna Santos, who is bossier and more obnoxious than ever now that she is in charge of the annual Heart Ball. One thing is for sure, though: Merci Suárez can’t dance—not at the Heart Ball or anywhere else. Dancing makes her almost as queasy as love does, especially now that Tía Inés, her merengue-teaching aunt, has a new man in her life. Unfortunately, Merci can’t seem to avoid love or dance for very long. She used to talk about everything with her grandfather, Lolo, but with his Alzheimer’s getting worse each day, whom can she trust to help her make sense of all the new things happening in her life? The Suárez family is back in a touching, funny story about growing up and discovering love’s many forms, including how we learn to love and believe in ourselves.

Author : Kathy Kacer
Publisher : Second Story Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1999-04-13
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781926739649

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The Secret of Gabi's Dresser by Kathy Kacer Pdf

Gabi is a young Jewish girl living in Czechoslovakia during the time of the Holocaust. Gradually life is getting harder and harder. Jews are bullied at school, they can't visit each other at a certain time, they have to walk everywhere, they are not allowed to go to non-Jewish stores, and finally Gabi's best friend deserts her because she is Jewish. One day, the Nazis start visiting all the houses looking for Jewish children. In a tremendous act of courage, Gabi's mother protects Gabi from the soldiers by hiding her in their dining-room dresser. This is the story of author Kathy Kacer's own mother, who was the real-life Gabi. The only thing retrieved from their family's home after the war was the dresser that saved Gabi's life. It now sits in author Kathy Kacer's home in Toronto.