{"product_id":"namaste-is-a-greeting-isbn-9781536217834","title":"Namaste Is a Greeting","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover \u003ci\u003enamaste\u003c\/i\u003e’s many meanings in a simple, lyrical text, paired with a charmingly detailed visual narrative about a little girl’s kindness.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNamaste calms your heart when things aren’t going right.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNamaste is saying “You matter.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat is namaste? It’s found in a smile, a friendship, a celebration. It exists in silence; it can be said when you’re happy or when you’re feeling low. For one small girl in a bustling city, namaste (“I bow to you”) is all around her as she and her mother navigate a busy marketplace—and when she returns with a little plant and chooses to give it to an elderly neighbor, it can be seen in the caring bond between them. In a sweet, universal text, debut author Suma Subramaniam shines a light on a word with significance far beyond yoga class, while artist Sandhya Prabhat makes the concept of mindfulness come alive in delightful illustrations likely to draw children in again and again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eA great purchase with a simple path to showing children how a word can be a way of living, a greeting, and a blessing, all at once.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVibrant, textured illustrations depict a blossoming friendship between the little one and the neighbor, while a series of statements describe what \u003ci\u003enamaste \u003c\/i\u003emeans to the child. . . Visually appealing.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis picture book uses gorgeous artwork and simple text to introduce young readers to Indian culture.\u003cbr\u003e—Brightly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis gorgeously illustrated picture book celebrates the culture of compassion and the significant impact small gestures can have. It’s a beautiful lesson for readers of all ages.\u003cbr\u003e—Brightly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis simple story of greeting, sharing and kindness explores the depth of meaning in the word ‘namaste.’\u003cbr\u003e—The Virginian Pilot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuma Subramaniam’s simple but stirring text explores the significance and meanings of ‘namaste,’ while Sandhya Prabhat’s character-driven illustrations add narrative layers. . .  this book feels uniquely personal, powerful, and necessary. The characters express diversity, inclusion, mindfulness, respect, and a heart-glowing sense of warmth. . . . During a season when gifts are given and received, readers might especially appreciate this book’s message of year-round, universal caring.\u003cbr\u003e—The Christian Science Monitor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA sweet lyrical book that reminds readers about the dynamism of the word namaste.\u003cbr\u003e—The Toronto Star\u003cb\u003eSuma Subramaniam\u003c\/b\u003e earned her MFA in writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts and a certificate in popular fiction from the University of Washington. Suma Subramaniam lives in Washington State.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSandhya Prabhat\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning illustrator and animator whose books include \u003ci\u003eI Am Brown\u003c\/i\u003e by Ashok Banker, \u003ci\u003eIgnore the Trolls\u003c\/i\u003e by Jordan Gershowitz, \u003ci\u003eUsha and the Big Digger\u003c\/i\u003e by Amitha Jagannath Knight, and books in the Om Child series. Originally from Chennai, India, Sandhya Prabhat is now based in the Bay Area.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300942860517,"sku":"NP9781536217834","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781536217834.jpg?v=1767733440","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/namaste-is-a-greeting-isbn-9781536217834","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}