How to Wear a Sari
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- $12.99
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
Sparkling with voice and charm, this picture book about a fashionable kid out to prove she’s not as small as everyone thinks is perfect for kids eager to grow up, and for those who love to play dress-up.
Being a little kid isn’t always fun and games. Sometimes, it’s downright annoying.
When a little girl tires of being treated like she’s TOO little, she sets out to prove to her family that she can do ANYTHING she puts her mind to . . .
. . . including putting on a colorful, twinkly, silky sari. Sure, they’re long and unwieldy—but that only means her family will be even more impressed when she puts it on all by herself.
Naturally, there are some hiccups along the way, but she discovers that she’s not the only one in her family who has set out with something to prove, with hilariously chaotic results. That’s what photo albums are for!
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Simple, multi-patterned line art drawings in a lively color palette by Lew-Vriethoff pilot young readers through Khiani's winning guide to sari-wearing. Using the second-person perspective, the book opens with a line that will likely resonate with any reader: "Are you tired of being treated like a little kid?" The solution, the narrator opines, is to don a "colorful, twinkly, silky sari." A light brown-skinned child with two dark pigtails visualizes each step of the process, from selecting a sari to properly pleating, draping, and accessorizing. A comedic late-act surprise concludes the how-to. Some lines feel slightly unrelatable ("They'll stop to take photos, consult you for tips, and maybe even give you a contract"), but this picture book offers an enjoyable behind-the-scenes look at a South Asian staple. Ages 4–8.
