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About 10 Gulab Jamuns
Product Description Join two adorable brothers in a fun-filled adventure and discover a tasty sweet from India. This is a great addition to the library shelf as a multicultural picture book and diverse children's literature. 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? This light-hearted, humorous story will warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds. It also includes some basic lessons in counting and an easy recipe to make those delicious Gulab Jamuns yourself. Ideal for children ages 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 and 8 it is a great gift for those who want to learn more about India or indian/desi culture and value multicultural stories and diversity in kids literature. The highlight of family cooking and enjoying together make It a thoughtful gift for Diwali, Holi, other holiday celebration, baby showers and birthdays. It is fun as a read aloud or a bedtime story. Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners first and second graders - there is something for all ages be it counting, math, cooking, crafts that can be inspired from the book. Review ".. Acharya's straightforward storytelling and Alexandre's swoopy digital illustrations create a cozy portrait of Indian home life. ".. - Publishers Weekly For children with a sweet tooth, like Idu and Adu, it is challenging to resist Gulab Jamuns...Double-page illustrations show the two mischievous boys and their smiling mother dressed in traditional Indian clothes. Household objects and foods portray the traditions of this happy Indian American family's particular culture, while also highlighting a universal story. -- Booklist "a picture book story that will appeal beyond India's borders with its powerful combined lesson on math, sweet teeth, and taking responsibility for one's choices. 10 Gulab Jamuns: Counting With An Indian Sweet Treat is highly recommended for parents seeking picture book read- alouds that hold multicultural elements and different insights." - D. Donovan, Midwest Book Review " This fun and playful story, inspired by Acharya's childhood memories and her love of sweets, provides an opportunity to reinforce basic counting and math skills for young children. In addition, it depicts loving family interactions that underscore values of honesty, sharing, collaboration, and community" - Asian Pacific American Librarians Association "This is a cuddle book for you and your child or grandchild but it is also a great read-aloud for a story time as there is so much to talk about. The illustrations are adorable and complement the book as well as give an opportunity for more discussions "- Jennie Rosenblum, Book Reviewer, Library services About the Author Sandhya Acharya grew up in Mumbai, India, and now lives in Santa Clara, California. She has always loved eating Gulab Jamuns, though she must confess she may not be great at cooking them. She does love cooking stories though. When she is not writing, she is busy training for marathons, learning a form of Indian classical dance, and enjoying the childhood of her young sons. She won third prize in the 2017 Katha Fiction Contest, which was co-hosted by India Currents and the Wellstone Center, and she blogs regularly at sandhyaacharya.com.
