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Monsoon

Average rating
4.1 out of 5
Based on 119 Ratings and 36 Reviews

Book Description
Get out your umbrellas!

Children play, birds call, and grownups go about their business during the hot days of summer in northern India. But in the bustle of street and marketplace, everyone is watching, waiting for those magical clouds to bring their gift of rain to the land. Through the observations of one young girl, the scents and sounds, the dazzling colors, and the breathless anticipa... More
Book Information
PublisherFarrar Straus & Giroux
BindingHardcover (3 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100374350159
ISBN-13978-0374350154
Publication Date10/06/2003
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About Uma Krishnaswami (Author) : Uma Krishnaswami is from India, and now lives in northwest New Mexico. She's the author of picture books (Monsoon, a Parents' Choice recommended book, and The Happiest Tree, a CCBC Choice, and many ... more
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About Jamel Akib (Illustrator) : Jamel Akib is a published illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Jamel Akib include Divali Rose, Animals Christopher Columbus Saw, Classic Starts: Around the World in 80 Day... more
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