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A Garland of Henna

By Varsha Bajaj
Illustrated by Archana Sreenivasan

By Varsha Bajaj
Illustrated by Archana Sreenivasan

By Varsha Bajaj
Illustrated by Archana Sreenivasan

By Varsha Bajaj
Illustrated by Archana Sreenivasan

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Jun 11, 2024 | ISBN 9780593325117 | 3-7 years

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Jun 11, 2024 | ISBN 9780593325124 | 3-7 years

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    About A Garland of Henna

    Nikita’s family takes pride in creating beautiful henna art, and she’s ready to try her hand at it—but it’s harder than it looks!

    Nikita is part of a long line of henna artists. Her grandmother even brought a treasured notebook of designs with her to the US when she moved here from India. But the first time Nikita tries to make henna art, the mehndi paste looks like an ugly blob, and she feels like giving up. Still, she continues watching her mother and grandmother make gardens bloom on hands and is intrigued by the beauty of it all. Will she find the courage to try again?            

    New York Times bestselling author Varsha Bajaj’s poetic text and Archana Sreenivasan’s dynamic illustrations perfectly capture Nikita’s frustration, then pride, as she takes part in a beautiful family tradition.

    About A Garland of Henna

    Nikita’s family takes pride in creating beautiful henna art, and she’s ready to try her hand at it—but it’s harder than it looks!

    Nikita is part of a long line of henna artists. Her grandmother even brought a treasured notebook of designs with her to the US when she moved here from India. But the first time Nikita tries to make henna art, the mehndi paste looks like an ugly blob, and she feels like giving up. Still, she continues watching her mother and grandmother make gardens bloom on hands and is intrigued by the beauty of it all. Will she find the courage to try again?            

    New York Times bestselling author Varsha Bajaj’s poetic text and Archana Sreenivasan’s dynamic illustrations perfectly capture Nikita’s frustration, then pride, as she takes part in a beautiful family tradition.

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    About Varsha Bajaj

    Varsha Bajaj (varshabajaj.com) is the author of the middle-grade novels Count Me In (a Global Read Aloud Selection) and Abby Spencer Goes to Bollywood (shortlisted for the Cybils Award and included on the Spirit of Texas Reading Program). She also… More about Varsha Bajaj

    About Archana Sreenivasan

    Archana Sreenivasan is a freelance illustrator based in Bangalore, India. Her illustrations have been published in magazines, children’s books, book covers, and comics. She finds the natural world and people watching most inspiring and engaging. She is an alumna of… More about Archana Sreenivasan

    About Varsha Bajaj

    Varsha Bajaj (varshabajaj.com) is the author of the middle-grade novels Count Me In (a Global Read Aloud Selection) and Abby Spencer Goes to Bollywood (shortlisted for the Cybils Award and included on the Spirit of Texas Reading Program). She also… More about Varsha Bajaj

    About Archana Sreenivasan

    Archana Sreenivasan is a freelance illustrator based in Bangalore, India. Her illustrations have been published in magazines, children’s books, book covers, and comics. She finds the natural world and people watching most inspiring and engaging. She is an alumna of… More about Archana Sreenivasan

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Nancy Paulsen Books
    Jun 11, 2024 | 32 Pages | 10 x 8 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780593325117

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Nancy Paulsen Books
    Jun 11, 2024 | 32 Pages | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780593325124

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    Praise

    “Bajaj sensitively explores the frustration children encounter when trying new tasks. With gentle coaxing from her family, Nikita learns to trust herself and take pride in her henna art. Dynamic illustrations filled with traditional floral designs of creeping vines, blossoming flowers, and paisleys trail across the pages. The hues of henna—which is dark green when first applied and dries to a warm red—are reflected in the earthy colors throughout the story. A warm and tender tale of family traditions.” —Kirkus Reviews

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