My First Book of Hindi Words: An ABC Rhyming Book of Hindi Language and Indian Culture

Rina Singh, Farida Zaman

ISBN 10: 0804850135 / ISBN 13: 9780804850131

Published by Tuttle Publishing 2019-02-26, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: My First Book of Hindi Words: An ABC Rhyming Book of Hindi Language and Indian Culture
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing 2019-02-26
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0804850135
• ISBN 13: 9780804850131
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Zaman, Farida
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

My First Book of Hindi Words introduces the Hindi language to preschool children in a gentle, playful way using the familiar ABC English Alphabet. The ABC structure provides a framework that encourages fun and natural learning. The everyday Hindi works presented in this book include many that have particular significance in Indian culture. The vivid illustrations give kids a glimpse of Indian life and to show how, despite cultural differences, kids the world over have a lot in common. <br \><br \>Linguistic and cultural notes are added to enhance the kids\x27 adventure in a land that\x27s modern yet filled with beautiful traditions. And kids will love the wonderful Hindi family who will take them from page to colorful page.

About the Author

Rina Singh is an internationally published author of many critically acclaimed picture books. Her book―A Forest of Stories―has been translated into several languages including Spanish and Korean. She grew up in India, learning and loving Hindi. She now lives in Toronto, Canada. <br /><br />Farida Zaman is an award-winning Illustrator producing illustrations for magazines, newspapers, wrapping paper, greetings cards, and billboards. She also uses her fun and colorful artwork to bring picture books to life. She lives with her family and fluffy dog―Pippa―and works from her home studio in Toronto.