By Suma Subramaniam (author) , Tara Anand (illustrator)
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In this sweeping picture book, an Indian girl discovers the power of her name as she travels along the river she was named after.
What's so special about your name?
Kaveri Thanjavur Jayalakshmi Ganesan doesn't think there is anything special about her very long name-in fact, she would prefer to be called "Kav." But Paati reminds Kaveri that her name was inspired by her family's heritage, where she was born, and the powerful river they journey across for the Pushkaram Festival. Along the way, Kaveri's eyes and heart are opened to the beauty and magic her name holds.
Through Suma Subramaniam's lyrical and tender writing and Tara Anand's radiant illustrations, My Name Is Long as a River offers messages of cultural pride, self-confidence, and empowerment.
Suma Subramaniam is the author of Namaste Is a Greeting , She Sang for India , The Runaway Dosa , A Bindi Can Be... , the V. Malar series, and other books for children and young adults. She has an MFA in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Suma lives in Seattle with her family and a dog who watches baking shows.
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In this sweeping picture book, an Indian girl discovers the power of her name as she travels along the river she was named after.What's so special about your name? Kaveri Thanjavur Jayalakshmi Ganesan doesn't think there is anything special about her very long name-in fact, she would prefer to be called "Kav." But Paati reminds Kaveri that her name was inspired by her family's heritage, where she was born, and the powerful river they journey across for the Pushkaram Festival.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed My Name Is Long as a River and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
My Name Is Long as a River features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, PSHE: Multiculturalism, Diversity and Inclusion, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Stories about Family and Friends, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Featured Books for 5+ readers
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My Name Is Long as a River was written by Suma Subramaniam and published by Penguin Workshop an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group
My Name Is Long as a River has 48 pages
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