Read time: 338 words, 1 minute.
If you’ve ever needed an excuse to curl up with a children’s book…
Today is the day.
There’s no age limit on giggling at silly characters…
And enjoying a good “once upon a time.”
-Kabir & Sue
Monthly Bucket – February
📚 Books
- My Papi Has a Motorcycle
By Isabel Quintero (Illustrated by Zeke Peña)
Papi works hard but always makes time for his little girl. Their town is in transition, as the citrus groves make way for new development. But it’s still full of the people, markets, & gathering spots that they love.
- Amah Faraway
By Margaret Chiu Greanias (Illustrated by Tracy Subisak)
Even though Kylie visits with Amah (her grandma) weekly on the computer, visiting her in Taiwan in real life seems scary & unfamiliar. But as she warms up to the customs, culture & food around her, Kylie ends up feeling perfectly at home & eager to return.
- P Is for Poppadoms!
By Kabir Sehgal, Surishtha Sehgal (Illustrated by Hazel Ito)
From C for chai to Y for yoga, our alphabet book takes young readers on a spirited journey to discover the people, places, lifestyles, & language of India. Helpful to know a few Hindi words.
🍦 Extras
- How to make Kahwa – Sue’s
secretrecipe for Kashmiri tea will warm you up. Pairs nicely with a good book.
- Why diverse representation matters – Children’s musician Seeka‘s take. Her new album: “I Belong”
- How educators can teach empathy – Atlanta educator James Choi weighs in
- Life of a children’s book maven – Educator & bookseller Amy Vandament on story time & safe environments
📅 Calendar
- March 25 – Holi
- April 13 – Vaisakhi
- August 15 – Independence Day
- August 19 – Raksha Bandhan
- November 1 – Diwali
📷 Photo
The joy of story time
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📖 Readings
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🪣 Full Bucket
Indulge your curiosity for Indian culture with our complete collection of 8 books.
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