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Mama’s Roti
Contributors
Illustrated by Shreya Gupta
Formats and Prices
- On Sale
- Oct 29, 2024
- Page Count
- 40 pages
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- ISBN-13
- 9780316339469
Price
$18.99Price
$24.99 CADFormat
Format:
Hardcover $18.99 $24.99 CADBuy from Other Retailers:
A roti isn’t just a roti. It’s a day in the hot sun tending to the wheat fields. It’s little grains of truth about where we come from. It’s a snack in the car for the perfect road trip lunch. It’s hundreds of hands over thousands of years, kneading together our story.
Told through alternating perspectives of a family in America and a family in India, this powerful cross-continental, intergenerational story proves that something as small as a grain of wheat can create a powerful sense of community.
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“This tender, lyrical picture book is a clever, poignant look at the myriad ways food nourishes us…a visual delight and a pleasure to read. A touching ode to a South Asian culinary staple.”Kirkus
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Praise for My Diwali LightBooklist
A Junior Library Guild Selection
“[A] vibrant account of a close-knit family and community. MY DIWALI LIGHT should be part of all sets of books about traditions and cultures.” -
"Mirchandani equates Diwali with collectivity, showing that the joy of the holiday can be shared with family and friends inside and outside of the culture."SLJ
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"Mirchandani’s simple, elegant text explains the holiday, vividly bringing to life a family that loves coming together to share traditions, while Kelkar’s bold use of color (particularly shades of purple, blue, and green) makes the illustrations pop…. A warm, heartfelt ode to Diwali and the joys of family."Kirkus
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Praise for Hair Twins:Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* “A feel-good picture book about diversity, family relationships, and self-love.” -
* “Digitally collaged illustrations in a colorful cartoon style by Hatam spotlight a cast with a range of abilities, hair textures, religions, and skin tones. A sweet read that epitomizes a compassionate bond between parent and child.”Publishers Weekly, starred review
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"A loving portrayal of a father-daughter bond that is strengthened over daily hair care, something that honors the characters’ religion while nurturing their relationship."Horn Book
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“Mirchandani makes a concert piece of the creation of Mama’s roti … a great tribute to the multifaceted nature of the pillowy flatbread.”School Library Journal
