A SAREE FOR AMMI
Author:
Mamta NainyPublisher:
Tulika PublishersLanguage:
EnglishCategory:
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Ammi weaves the most beautiful sarees, but never gets to wear any of them. Her two little daughters decide to do something about it – break their piggy bank! But is there enough in it to buy Ammi her very own saree? This gentle story goes into the home of a weaver’s family, and lets warmth and affection add colour to their lives. Engaging visual details in vivid shades complement the simple, elegant text for a touch and feel experience of a village in Kota, Rajasthan, its sarees and its people.
ISBN: 9789389203608
Pages: 28
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
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