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A Garden in My Hands

By Meera Sriram
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Illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat

By Meera Sriram
On Tour

Illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat

By Meera Sriram
On Tour

Illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat

By Meera Sriram
On Tour

Illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat

By Meera Sriram
On Tour

Illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat

By Meera Sriram
On Tour

Illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat

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Apr 18, 2023 | ISBN 9780593427101 | 4-8 years

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    About A Garden in My Hands

    This touching picture book celebrates the custom of applying henna for special occasions through a mother and daughter who share family memories and stories.

    The sweet smell of henna, and stories we carry, fill us with pride of a faraway home.

    There’s a wedding tomorrow! And one little girl sits patiently while her mother tenderly applies intricate, delicate henna designs on her hands. As she does, she shares family stories–about weddings, monsoons, and ancestors long gone. The little girl must be careful to protect her hands as the henna dries–one smudge could ruin a story! After a whole night of anticipation, when the flakes are washed away, what will they reveal?
    Lyrical text pairs with vibrant illustrations for this poignant picture book that blooms with heart, connects us to our roots, and sweetly reminds us of the the garden of love we curate with those closest to us.

    About A Garden in My Hands

    This touching picture book celebrates the custom of applying henna for special occasions through a mother and daughter who share family memories and stories.

    The sweet smell of henna, and stories we carry, fill us with pride of a faraway home.

    There’s a wedding tomorrow! And one little girl sits patiently while her mother tenderly applies intricate, delicate henna designs on her hands. As she does, she shares family stories–about weddings, monsoons, and ancestors long gone. The little girl must be careful to protect her hands as the henna dries–one smudge could ruin a story! After a whole night of anticipation, when the flakes are washed away, what will they reveal?
    Lyrical text pairs with vibrant illustrations for this poignant picture book that blooms with heart, connects us to our roots, and sweetly reminds us of the the garden of love we curate with those closest to us.

    About A Garden in My Hands

    This touching picture book celebrates the custom of applying henna for special occasions through a mother and daughter who share family memories and stories.

    The sweet smell of henna, and stories we carry, fill us with pride of a faraway home.

    There’s a wedding tomorrow! And one little girl sits patiently while her mother tenderly applies intricate, delicate henna designs on her hands. As she does, she shares family stories–about weddings, monsoons, and ancestors long gone. The little girl must be careful to protect her hands as the henna dries–one smudge could ruin a story! After a whole night of anticipation, when the flakes are washed away, what will they reveal?
    Lyrical text pairs with vibrant illustrations for this poignant picture book that blooms with heart, connects us to our roots, and sweetly reminds us of the the garden of love we curate with those closest to us.

    About Meera Sriram

    Meera Sriram grew up in India and moved to the U.S. at the turn of the millennium. She is the author of several picture books, including A Garden in My Hands and A Gift for Amma, which School Library Journal called an “excellent story… More about Meera Sriram

    About Sandhya Prabhat

    Sandhya Prabhat is an independent animator and illustrator based in the Bay Area, California, who hails from Chennai, India. She holds an MFA degree in animation and digital arts from NYU Tisch School of the Arts Asia and a bachelor’s degree in literature… More about Sandhya Prabhat

    About Meera Sriram

    Meera Sriram grew up in India and moved to the U.S. at the turn of the millennium. She is the author of several picture books, including A Garden in My Hands and A Gift for Amma, which School Library Journal called an “excellent story… More about Meera Sriram

    About Sandhya Prabhat

    Sandhya Prabhat is an independent animator and illustrator based in the Bay Area, California, who hails from Chennai, India. She holds an MFA degree in animation and digital arts from NYU Tisch School of the Arts Asia and a bachelor’s degree in literature… More about Sandhya Prabhat

    About Meera Sriram

    Meera Sriram grew up in India and moved to the U.S. at the turn of the millennium. She is the author of several picture books, including A Garden in My Hands and A Gift for Amma, which School Library Journal called an “excellent story… More about Meera Sriram

    About Sandhya Prabhat

    Sandhya Prabhat is an independent animator and illustrator based in the Bay Area, California, who hails from Chennai, India. She holds an MFA degree in animation and digital arts from NYU Tisch School of the Arts Asia and a bachelor’s degree in literature… More about Sandhya Prabhat

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Apr 18, 2023 | 40 Pages | 10 x 9 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780593427101

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $21.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Apr 18, 2023 | 40 Pages | 10 x 9 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780593427118

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Apr 18, 2023 | 40 Pages | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780593427125

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    Praise

    ★ “An intimate, lyrical story about an ancient artistic tradition.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

    ★ ”[A] vibrantly rendered picture book.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

    “Vibrant colors and traditional South Asian motifs complement the narrative.” —Booklist

    “Filled with love, imagination, and just the right amount of whimsy, this is a colorful introduction to how henna is used, especially in South Asian cultures.” —School Library Journal

    “A charming multicultural story.” —HubPages

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