Nadia's Hands
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Nadia's aunt is about to get married, and Nadia has been chosen as the flower girl. This means that her aunt will be putting mehndi on Nadia's hands, covering them with beautiful designs for the wedding. Nadia isn't sure she wants hands to look so different, and she worries that she will be teased at school. Little by little, though, Nadia comes to appreciate the special Pakistani tradition that she shares with many generations of women in her family. Readers will be fascinated by the lovely oil paintings of the mehndi tradition and designs.
Culture/Community: Pakistani / Pakistani American
Heritage & History: Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage and History
Themes for Children: Family and Friends, Holidays and Celebrations
Format: Picture Book
Audiobook: No
Age Level: 6-9
Publisher: Boyds Mill Press
Book Series: Between Two Worlds: Asian Pacific American Heritage, Family Celebrations: Asian Pacific American Heritage, The Gift of Reading: Beautiful Books, My Celebrations: Books For Young Children, Art, Music, Dance, and Drama: Asian Pacific American Heritage
9781590787847