?This circular story has the ring of an Indian folk tale. Its art strikingly contrasts the warm bright colors of silks and spices with the lush turquoise of peacock feathers.? ?The New York TimesLali
A young Indian girl discovers the magic of a bird feather in this spirited #OwnVoices story of identification, values, and imagination.
?This circular story has the ring of an Indian folk tale. Its art strikingly contrasts the warm bright colors of silks and spices with the lush turquoise of peacock feathers.? ?The New York Times
Lali finds a little feather in the field. Who might it belong to?
She sets out to find the feather a home, but one bird after another rejects it. The feather is too small for Rooster, too slow for Crow, and too plain for Peacock. That is until Lali decides to keep the little feather and discovers all the things she can do with it. Then all of the other birds begin to recognize its value.
Farhana Zia (The Garden of My Imaan) offers a charming circular tale that reveals the importance of creativity and looking beyond first impressions. Stephanie Fizer Coleman (Bird Count) brings this delightful story to life with vibrant illustrations.
Parents? Choice Silver Honor / Parents? Choice Foundation
Also from Farhana Zia:
Child of Spring
The Garden of My Imaan
?Buoyant?a prime candidate for reading aloud.? ?Publishers Weekly
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?Zia expertly code-switches between Indian language-inspired slang and standard English, rendering the narratorial voice pleasantly distinct?. The author?s use of the rule of threes?strikes a beautifully balanced storyline that is predictable yet surprising. The pictures accompanying the text are full of color and motion, depicting a lush, rural landscape and perfectly supporting the quick-moving protagonist. Three cheers for this feisty girl of color and her big imagination.? ?Kirkus Reviews
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?This circular story has the ring of an Indian folk tale. Its art strikingly contrasts the warm bright colors of silks and spices with the lush turquoise of peacock feathers.? ?The New York Times
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?The musicality of the prose, dotted with Hindi expressions, lends a folkloric tone to this whimsical tale. The illustrations are lush and cheerful, countering the idea that the loss of the feather is to be mourned. A surprise ending will have readers predicting the sequel to this just-for-fun story.? ?Booklist
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