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Review
".. Acharya's straightforward storytelling and Alexandre's swoopy digital illustrations create a cozy portrait of Indian home life. "..- Publishers Weekly
For children with a sweet tooth, like Idu and Adu, it is challenging to resist Gulab Jamuns...Double-page illustrations show the two mischievous boys and their smiling mother dressed in traditional Indian clothes. Household objects and foods portray the traditions of this happy Indian American family's particular culture, while also highlighting a universal story.
-- Booklist
"a picture book story that will appeal beyond India's borders with its powerful combined lesson on math, sweet teeth, and taking responsibility for one's choices. 10 Gulab Jamuns: Counting With An Indian Sweet Treat is highly recommended for parents seeking picture book read-alouds that hold multicultural elements and different insights." - D. Donovan, Midwest Book Review
"This fun and playful story, inspired by Acharya's childhood memories and her love of sweets, provides an opportunity to reinforce basic counting and math skills for young children. In addition, it depicts loving family interactions that underscore values of honesty, sharing, collaboration, and community" - Asian Pacific American Librarians Association"
This is a cuddle book for you and your child or grandchild but it is also a great read-aloud for a story time as there is so much to talk about. The illustrations are adorable and complement the book as well as give an opportunity for more discussions "- Jennie Rosenblum, Book Reviewer, Library services
Product Description
A PERFECT GIFT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Gather around and enjoy this book treat thisThanksgiving!
10 Gulab Jamuns combines STEM elements with multicultural learnings, food, family, and a whole lot of fun!
Idu (Ee-doo) and Adu (Aa-doo) are very excited. Guests are coming over for dinner and Mama is making a special dessert-Gulab Jamuns! Sweet, golden, sugar-syrup-soaked Gulab Jamuns that melt in your mouth. But Mama asks them to stay away from the bowl of treats-they can only eat the Gulab Jamuns after the guests arrive. But can Idu and Adu wait?
This light-hearted, humorous story will warm your heart and make you hungry to try some Gulab Jamuns yourself. It also includes STEM elements of counting, addition, and subtraction. The recipe in the back is also a great hands-on activity to do with your little ones.
10 Gulab Jamuns is ideal for children ages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 (toddlers through third graders), and is a great gift for those who want to learn more about South Asia, India, or south Asian/Indian/Desi culture, and value multicultural stories and diversity in children's literature. This book also makes a great gift for Diwali, Holi, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other holiday celebrations for the family, as well as for baby showers and birthdays.
Will be loved by readers of Ganesha's Sweet Tooth, The Wheels on the Tuk Tuk, P is for Poppadoms, The Crayons Trick Or Treat, I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie, Creepy Carrots, The Gingerbread Man
Counting, math, cooking, crafts-everything is more fun with 10 Gulab Jamuns!
10 Gulab Jamuns has been positively reviewed by Publishers Weekly, Booklist Online, and Asian Pacific American Librarians Association among others. It is included in the curriculum of the Children's Literacy Initiative (CLI.org), a U.S Department of Education grantee.
Curriculum Note for Educators and Teachers:
A comprehensive and FREE! Teachers Guide for the classroom including lesson plans across STEM and math, language, social and emotional learning (SEL), music, and counting songs is available on sandhyaacharya.com.
From the Author
Sandhya Acharya grew up in Mumbai, India, and now lives in Santa Clara, California. She has always loved eating Gulab Jamuns, though she must confess she may not be great at cooking them. She does love cooking stories though. She writes children's books, short stories (Lost Balloon, Peacock Journal, India