Introduce your child to a heartwarming journey of family, culture, and identity with "Letters to Ammi." This touching picture book beautifully portrays a young girl's experience as she traces her mother's journey through Delhi, writing heartfelt letters along the way. Each monument holds a memory, and every letter tells a story, creating a rich tapestry of emotions and connections. "Letters to Ammi" is a valuable tool for fostering empathy, understanding different cultures, and exploring the emotions associated with missing loved ones. Share in Fatima's experiences as she shows her beloved Ammijaan that she is truly her mother's daughter, making this book a cherished addition to your family's library.
What Parents Say:
Appreciate the book's sensitive and touching portrayal of a child's experience with emigration and missing family.
The warm illustrations evoke emotions and promote conversations about cultural identity and maintaining family bonds across distances.
The book's exploration of complex themes may be emotionally challenging for younger children or those currently experiencing separation from family.
How It Helps Kids:
Understanding Different Cultures: Provides insights into Indian culture and the experience of living in Delhi.
Empathy: Encourages children to understand and share the feelings of a child missing her mother.
Language Development: The epistolary format (letters) enhances language and literacy skills.
Exploring Emotions: Helps children explore and process emotions related to moving, missing loved ones, and cultural identity.
Key Features:
Engaging and emotive illustrations that bring the story to life.
Uses an epistolary format (letters) to connect the reader to Fatima's feelings.
Explores complex emotions through the innocent perspective of a child.
Awards/Certifications:
Parag Honour List
About the Author/Illustrator:
Author: Likely written in collaboration with the Karadi Tales team.
Illustrator: The illustrations are a highlight of the book, contributing significantly to the story's emotional depth. (Further details on the illustrator may be available on the book jacket.)
About this Product:
A young girl traces her mother’s journey through the city of Delhi, writing letters to her along the way. Every monument holds a memory; every letter tells a story, and Fatima wants nothing more than to show her beloved Ammijaan that she is truly her mother’s daughter. Letters to Ammi by Aftab Yusuf Shaikh, with stunning photographs by Adrija Ghosh and Soumitra Ranade, is a celebration of timeless human relationships.
Shipping & Returns
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Returns: Customers can return the items within 24 hours of receiving the product if the item is defective or incorrect.
