BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Follow along with two of our nameless White protagonists as they explore the Kashmir region of the Himalayan mountains. Reminiscent of the classic picture book, Goodnight Moon, each page bids a fond farewell to the sights and features of this unique locale at the base of the Himalayan mountain range.
This is a gorgeously illustrated picture book that pays homage to the rich and diverse landscape in the Kashmir region. I loved the little blurbs on each page that gave more context for the featured element like the bulbuls (birds), or the shikaras (boats). It was a fun way to learn a lot about this region. I will say it’s missing some context as the authors don’t really address the disputed claims to the territory by generalizing the area simply as “Kashmir”. But that won’t matter much to the casual reader. I think it would be a great addition to a world culture shelf in your library.
Kiera, ELA teacher, #bookswithbeddes
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