Southern Asia
14 books set here. 2 books of them have the comprehension, vocabulary and writing behind them.
Anni Dreams of BiryaniAnni’s on a mission to YUM! The café across the street from Anni’s home in Little India makes the best biryani in the world. Fluffy and fragrant, spicy and succulent—Anni could eat it every day. In fact, Anni loves that biryani so much that she’s determined to uncover the secret to the recipe. She has so many questions for Uncle, the grumpy chef and owner of the café. But he isn’t providing any easy clues. So, with some careful planning, Anni sets out on a mission to find out the secret ingredients to this most special dish. Will Anni get the answers she’s looking for…before it’s too late?3 resources · Year 3, Year 4
The Girl Who Stole An ElephantDavid DeanChaya, a no-nonsense, outspoken hero, leads her friends and a gorgeous elephant on a noisy, fraught, joyous adventure through the jungle where revolution is stirring and leeches lurk. Will stealing the queen's jewels be the beginning or the end of everything for the intrepid gang? With cover illustration by David Dean.5 resources · Year 5, Year 6
ShadowAfghanastanThis is the story of Aman, as told in his own words – a boy from Afghanistan fleeing the horror of the Afghan war. When a western dog shows up outside the caves where Aman lives with his mother, Aman is initially repulsed – it is not customary for people to keBuy on Amazon ↗
The breadwinnerAfghanastanParvana's father is arrested and taken away by Taliban soldiers. Under Taliban law, women and girls are not allowed to leave the house on their own. Parvana, her mother, and sisters are prisoners in their own home. With no man to go out to buy food, they face Buy on Amazon ↗
A thousand questionsPakistanSet against the backdrop of Karachi, Pakistan, Saadia Faruqi's tender and honest middle grade novel tells the story of two girls navigating a summer of change and family upheaval with kind hearts, big dreams, and all the right questions.Buy on Amazon ↗
Anni Dreams of BiryaniNamita Moolani Mehra · IndiaThe story follows the antics of Anni, a young girl and budding chef with a big dream: to one day open her own café. She's obsessed with the biryani from the café across the street and goes on a mission to uncover the secret recipe.Buy on Amazon ↗
The happeist tree: A yoga storyUma KrishnaswamiOne day at the Indian grocery store, Meena sees a yoga class in progress, and the store owner convinces her to try the children's class. Little does Meena know she is about to find a way to grow from the inside out, just like a tree, and move beyond her feelinBuy on Amazon ↗
Free as a birdLina MasloThe inspiring true story of Malala Yousafzai, human rights activist and the youngest ever winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, from debut author/illustrator Lina Maslo. Celebrate the power of one young woman speaking up for change with Free as a Bird. This beautifBuy on Amazon ↗
Twenty-two cents: Muhammad Yunus and the VillagePaula Yoo · BangladeshGrowing up in Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus witnessed extreme poverty all around and was determined to eradicate it. In 1976, as an Economics professor, Muhammad met a young craftswoman in the village of Jobra who needed to borrow five taka (twenty-two cents) to Buy on Amazon ↗
Rickshaw girlBangladeshNaima is a talented painter of traditional alpana patterns, which Bangladeshi women and girls paint on their houses for special celebrations. But Naima is not satisfied just painting alpana. She wants to help earn money for her family, like her best friend, SaBuy on Amazon ↗
Yasmin's HammerBangladeshYasmin longs to go to school, but her family needs the money she and her sister earn at the brickyard to keep the rice bag full and the roof repaired at their Bangladesh home. As she hammers away day after day, Yasmin dreams of a different life, in which she cBuy on Amazon ↗
The girl who stole an ElephantNizrana Farook · Sri LankaChaya, a no-nonsense, outspoken hero, leads her friends and a gorgeous elephant on a noisy, fraught, joyous adventure through the jungle where revolution is stirring and leeches lurk. Will stealing the queen's jewels be the beginning or the end of everything fBuy on Amazon ↗
Stories for South Asian SupergirlsDiscover 50 inspirational stories of South Asian women and their INCREDIBLE achievements. Each profile has been paired with a delightful illustration from one of ten South Asian artists, this is a book for all ages - treasured by parents and children alike.Buy on Amazon ↗
The Wheels on the Tuk TukThis picture book brings an international twist to the beloved nursery rhyme, The Wheels on the Bus, by bringing you aboard a busy three-wheeled taxi in India! Anything can happen as the tuk tuk rolls through town—from an elephant encounter to a tasty treat toBuy on Amazon ↗