My Dadima Wears a Sari
My Dadima Wears a Sari
by Kashmira Sheth
Ages 4–7Indian author
Rupa loves her grandmother's saris and all the things a sari can do, from shading a baby to carrying treasures. A tender look at family, heritage and belonging.
- Author
- Kashmira Sheth
- Age
- Ages 4–7
- Type
- Family, Culture, Picture Book
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Peachtree
- Readers rate it
- 4.09 / 5 on Goodreads
- In India
- Available
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