A young girl gains the confidence to participate in her family’s tradition–and be fully herself–in a vibrant ode to difference and love from a new voice in picture books.
Ameena can’t wait for her auntie’s Nikah. She’s never been to a wedding, and today there is one in her own garden! After putting on the salwar kameez that Babu gave her, with its soft layers of floaty fabric, she feels like a princess, skipping down the garden path. “Oh wow!” comes a friendly voice over the fence. “I wish I had pajamas like that!” Suddenly Ameena, her cheeks hot, starts to wonder: should she wear something else? In a gentle text capturing all the nuances of a first cultural experience, Sophia Payne follows a child’s passage from self-doubt to worry to pride, while Ruchi Mhasane’s expressive illustrations render the wedding garb in glowing colors and patterns that will have young readers wanting to join in the celebration.Author: Sophia Payne
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 06/24/2025
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.25lbs
ISBN: 9781536242898
Language: English
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