Farah's Nose
A celebration of South Asian heritage and family
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- 25,00 kr
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- 25,00 kr
Publisher Description
Farah hates her "strong" nose, despite Dadi Ama telling her that it should make her proud. "How can I be proud of my nose?", Farah wondered.
When Farah visits a South Asian heritage photography exhibition at her local museum, she is surrounded by pictures of determined, proud women with the same nose. As she reads about the immigrant women who bravely moved to new lands, learned new languages and shared their culture, Farah is finally able to see past her nose, to the trailblazers, mothers, leaders and friends it represents.
Featuring historical facts throughout the story, this beautifully illustrated story introduces all children to South Asian heritage and history.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
A child who views her nose critically as "Long. Pointy. Hooked" comes to appreciate her features as well as her cultural and familial history in this affirming picture book from Malik and Prabhat. When young Farah complains "I hate my nose," her family offers reassurance. But the child's frustration continues until an ad for a photography exhibition focused on South Asian heritage—and featuring a lady with "her nose"—ushers in a reframe. A visit to the museum reveals brave, determined, hardworking, and selfless women with faces just like Farah's, supplying context that helps the child to look "past the noses" and see "so much more." Crisp digital illustrations incorporate patterned motifs in a palette that favors mustard, salmon, and turquoise hues. Poised, per an author's note, to emphasize the "beauty in our differences," this title showcases the significance of familial appreciation and broader representation. Background characters are portrayed with various skin tones. An author's note concludes. Ages 5–7.
