Monsoon
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As a child in India waits for the rains of the monsoon to begin, she watches the sky, the clouds, and the animals closely. She wonders what will happen if the rains bring floods, or if the rains do not come at all. This is a story of the seasons, and of people who have an intimate relationship with their natural surroundings. The colorful sketches will transport readers to another world, prompting them to wonder when the rains will begin.
Culture/Community: Indian / Indian American
Heritage & History: Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage and History
Themes for Children: Science, Nature, and the Outdoors, Seasons, Weather, and Time, Travel
Audiobook: No
Age Level: 6-9
Book Series: The Gift of Reading: Beautiful Books