India
A Saree for Ammi
By Mamta Nainy, Sandhya Prabhat (Illustrator)
A Saree for Ammi. Mamta Nainy. Illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat. Tulika Books, 2019. First published in Chennai, in 2019. A Sari for Ammi, a revised edition of this book published by Amazon Crossing Kids in 2021, is also available. ISBN 9789389203608. 28 p. (Ages 5 and up). Picture book.
Two little daughters decide to buy a saree for their mother, who only weaves sarees for other people. A sweet story accompanied with illustrations that bring Kaithoon, a village in northern India, to life. Would pair with My Mother’s Sari by Sandhya Rao. The author is based in New Delhi and is an award-winning author of over thirty books. A Tata Trust’s Parag Honour List Book (2021). Watch the video of A Saree for Ammi read aloud by versatile Indian actress Revathy. [mi]