The Great Henna Party
If you were to name the person you loved the most, who would you choose?
Noor’s cousin is getting married tomorrow, and tonight, Noor’s family will hold a henna party in her honor. They’ll sing traditional songs, eat delicious treats, and have their hands painted in swirling designs using a dye called henna.
Noor is especially excited to play the henna name game. The henna artist will hide the name of the person Noor loves the most in the pattern she paints on Noor’s hands. But whose name will Noor choose?
As Noor encounters each member of her family, she finds it harder and harder to make her choice. What should she do if she loves them all? A heartwarming story that traces the patterns of family love through the South Asian tradition of painting with henna.
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978-1-915244-60-4
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$14.24 | |
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978-1-915244-62-8
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$23.99 |
| Interest Level | Preschool - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Picture Books |
| Category | Diverse Books: #OwnVoices, Diverse Books: Race & Ethnicity, Diversity, SEL: D Relationship Skills, SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2024 |
| Publisher | Lantana Publishing |
| Imprint | Lantana Publishing |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2024-03-05 |
Author: Humera Malik
Humera Malik is a teacher-turned-writer of Muslim faith and Pakistani roots. She enjoys bringing to life relatable characters that celebrate her South Asian heritage and culture. She currently resides in Arlington, Virginia with her husband and three children.
Illustrator: Sonali Zohra
Sonali Zohra is an illustrator of Indian heritage who combines her training in fine art, photography, and design with her love of nature and philosophy to inspire her illustrative work. She is based in Salt Spring Island, Canada.
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Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
“The book’s vivid, whimsical illustrations beautifully accompany the tender, well-paced text. Clear explanations of the henna party make this title a good window for children unfamiliar with the tradition. . . . A sweet, gentle tale about tradition, family, and celebration.”—Kirkus Reviews