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A Gift for Amma: Market Day in India

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In this book inspired by the author’s hometown of Chennai, India, a girl explores the vibrant rainbow of delights in a southern Indian street market as she searches for a gift for her amma (mother). Endnotes explain all the items on sale and introduce readers to markets around the world. Related to: market, multicultural, culture, global, early learning, present, shopping, mother, daughter, rainbow, color, flowers, spices, peacock, goat, buffalo, rickshaw, jewelry, empathy, kindness, preschool, preK, kindergarten, mother's day

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Lily P. ★★★★★

My daughter now points out every mango and jasmine stall when we read this, and she's started asking what amma means. The Chennai street market spreads feel dense and loud in the best way, which makes it a fun one to read aloud at bedtime.

Mia ★★★★★

The market scenes are so colorful that my son keeps pointing at the fruit stalls and naming every one. It's a sweet story about a kid picking out something special for her amma, and the Chennai setting feels genuinely lived-in rather than generic.

Riley N. ★★★★★

My daughter now asks for this one every night because she loves spotting the flower garlands and the banana cart on each page. It's a sweet, colorful way to show her a slice of Chennai without leaving the couch.