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Amal’s Ramadan
Amal is back! Older than he was in his first book, (Amal's Eid), our friend is ready to try his first Ramadan fast. That means no eating or drinking while the sun is in the sky. He's very excited to fast like his parents and grandparents...but halfway through the day, he starts to feel dizzy. Will Amal make it to sunset without eating or drinking? And if he needs to drink or eat, will he be able to try again tomorrow? Join Amal as he learns about tradition and the love and support of family, even when things go differently than he planned.
Amal’s Eid
Learn about Amal's family traditions as they celebrate Eid al-Fitr and the end of Ramadan.
10 Gulab Jamuns
Idu (Ee-doo) and Adu (Aa-doo) are very excited. Guests are coming over for dinner and their Mamma has already cooked a lot. Next, she is cooking Gulab jamuns, but Idu and Adu don't know what Gulab jamuns are. Before long, they discover just how good these wonderful golden, sugary syrup-soaked balls are and how quickly they melt in their mouths. But Mamma has only made 10 Gulab jamuns. Will they last until their guests come?--Back cover
Hanuman Moves a Mountain
In this retelling of a well-loved Hindu story, Hanuman will use all his power to save the life of a friend, and Harini will learn a valuable lesson about loyalty, devotion, and using your strength for good.--Back cover
Hanuman and the Orange Sun
"When Hanuman Dada was a baby, began Amma, he saw the sun in the sky and, thinking it was an orange, jumped up to take a bite The rest, as they say, is history. Following along with Harini as she learns the stories of Hanuman Dada for the very first time." -- publisher
Bhimrao Ambedkar
The Boy Who Asked Why follows the life of an extraordinary man, "Babasaheb" Bhimrao Ambedkar, who energized the struggle against caste prejudice.--Page 4 of cover
Super Satya Saves the Day
Super Satya is ready to have a super day, including finally conquering the tallest slide in Hoboken. But her day takes a not-so-super turn when she realizes her superhero cape is stuck at the dry cleaner. Will she be able to face her fears, help her friends and be the true hero everyone knows she is? Super Satya Saves The Day introduces Satya, a precocious Indian-American superhero.--Publisher's web site
Always Anjali
Anjali and her friends are excited to get matching personalized license plates for their bikes. But Anjali can't find her name. To make matters worse, she gets bullied for her "different" name, and is so upset she demands to change.--Back cover
A treasure in the peaks
"After Yoga in the Jungle, our two friends from different cultures continue to learn as they travel through India. In the world's highest peaks, they will discover that the most valuable treasure of all--a happy, peaceful life--is found within each and every one of us. A Treasure in the Peaks includes suggestions for simple exercises to improve concentration and attention, introducing young readers to the benefits of meditation: focusing on the sound of bird song, feeling each step we take with our feet, or noticing how our hearts fill with joy. Are you ready to climb the highest peaks and learn to meditate?"--
Manjhi Moves a Mountain
Dashrath Manjhi used a hammer and chisel, grit, determination, and twenty years to carve a path through the mountain separating his poor village from the nearby village with schools, markets, and a hospital. Manjhi Moves a Mountain shows how everyone can make a difference if their heart is big enough.--Provided by publisher