Rina Singh

"Wait, kiddo, wait Coming right up--the world on your plate." With maki sushi, savory shakshuka and silky fondue, nothing but a big community feast will do This delightful rhyming picture book sweeps through the homes of a diverse neighborhood as kids, families and neighbors prepare a buffet of delicious dishes. Finally they come together in a community block party to share their favorite foods Praise for Rina Singh: ★"A very wise book, speaking volumes... Share this at story hours, or hand it to the child struggling to read; this communicates essential truths without a word. Marvelous."--School Library Journal, starred review for Once, a Bird ★"This sweet, understated story is wordless--a perfect way to tell it, as it requires youngsters to relate to the illustrations in a unique, profoundly personal way... Refreshing, beautiful, moving, and meaningful."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review for Once, a Bird ★"With cinematic fluidity, Dion's marvellous watercolor, gouache, and digital illustrations evocatively convey Singh's thoughtful wordless narrative... This multilayered wordless picture book has much to say about nature, renewal, and resiliency."--Booklist, starred review for Once, a Bird ★ " A] tender tribute to the Hindu holiday of Holi... A joyful hybrid of concept book, holiday title, and portrait of familial love."--Publishers Weekly, starred review for Holi Colors ★ "Singh celebrates Holi, the Hindu festival of colors and love, and highlights six colors in this vibrant, playful board book... The sheer joy of the event comes through on nearly every page... Communicating the universal concept of color within the specific celebration of Holi, this gem deserves a place in every child's book bag."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review for Holi Colors

Author Rina Singh met two eight-year-olds in 2018, one from Syria and one from Iraq. Both had been displaced by violence and turmoil in their home countries, and out of their stories came the fictitious character, Abdul, of this book. As Abdul and his mother endure uncertainty and hardship, waiting for the day when they'll "wake up in a place where there is no rubble, no debris," they hold on to hope against all the odds. Although certainly not every refugee's tale ends as happily as Abdul's, the overarching message that everyone deserves to find a safe place in the world shines through.

Brothers Nadeem and Saud grew up in Delhi watching the majestic raptors called black kites circle in the sky above their heads. But every year, when paper-kite-flying season came and people brought out their glass-coated kite strings called manja to have friendly battles, the beautiful birds faced dangerous skies. One day, the brothers found a black kite tangled in manja, but their local vet couldn't help. As they got older, the brothers never forgot that day. Learning from a local vet, who taught them how to mend a bird's wing, and a neighbour who trained pigeons, they began to rescue and rehabilitate injured black kites. Bird Brothers, A Delhi Story depicts the powerful true story of Nadeem Shehzad and Mohammad Saud, who have devoted their lives to helping these birds return to the sky. Praise for Rina Singh ★"A very wise book, speaking volumes... Share this at story hours, or hand it to the child struggling to read; this communicates essential truths without a word. Marvelous."--School Library Journal, starred review for Once, a Bird ★"This sweet, understated story is wordless--a perfect way to tell it, as it requires youngsters to relate to the illustrations in a unique, profoundly personal way... Refreshing, beautiful, moving, and meaningful."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review for Once, a Bird ★"With cinematic fluidity, Dion's marvellous watercolor, gouache, and digital illustrations evocatively convey Singh's thoughtful wordless narrative... This multilayered wordless picture book has much to say about nature, renewal, and resiliency."--Booklist, starred review for Once, a Bird ★ " A] tender tribute to the Hindu holiday of Holi... A joyful hybrid of concept book, holiday title, and portrait of familial love."--Publishers Weekly, starred review for Holi Colors ★ "Singh celebrates Holi, the Hindu festival of colors and love, and highlights six colors in this vibrant, playful board book... The sheer joy of the event comes through on nearly every page... Communicating the universal concept of color within the specific celebration of Holi, this gem deserves a place in every child's book bag."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review for Holi Colors

Arguments de vente Lorsqu’un planchodrome est construit à Janwaar, dans le nord de l’Inde, Ramkesh et les enfants du petit village découvrent avec joie un sport qu’ils se mettent à pratiquer sans distinction de caste ou de sexe. Ils acquièrent une renommée internationale et un nouveau sentiment d’unité et d’espoir. nspirée d’un fait vécu, l’histoire met en lumière le pouvoir du sport pour répandre le bonheur et rassembler une communauté. Elle démontre aussi comment les jeunes se traitent instinctivement sur un pied d’égalité, malgré les divisions imposées par le monde des adultes, et ont la capacité d’ouvrir la voie à un avenir plus radieux. Rina Singh a un lien personnel avec Janwaar, car elle s’y est rendue et a rencontré de nombreux petits planchistes et leurs parents (dont Ramkesh), ainsi qu’Ulrike Reinhard, la femme qui a mis le projet sur pied. À son retour chez elle, Rina a donné des cours d’anglais en ligne à certains enfants et elle est toujours en contact avec eux aujourd’hui. Sophie Casson est une artiste accomplie qui enrichit le récit avec ses illustrations au style inhabituel et accrocheur. Le court métrage documentaire Janwaar de Danny Schmidt traite du planchodrome, officiellement appelé Janwaar Castle. De plus, le film Comme sur des roulettes… présenté sur Netflix est une version fictive de la vie d’Asha, l’une des jeunes planchistes présentées dans le livre.

The remote village of Janwaar in Northern India has been the same for a long time, with the community strictly divided into castes. It's a quiet village... until the construction project begins. Ramkesh can't tell what it will be--it's all ramps and hills. When it's done, he sees kids playing on it, on strange boards with wheels... Soon, he's invited to try, and he's hooked--practicing tricks and soaring on his skateboard. At first, it's all boys, but Ramkesh invites his sister, and other girls join too. Word gets out that the tiny village is a hotbed of skateboarding talent, and people flock from all over to see it, and to teach the kids new tricks. Ramkesh and his friends even get invited to travel, gaining the first-ever passports for their village. But most important, they come back home to tell of their journeys...and to lead the way for Janwaar into the future, with a newfound sense of joy and unity. Available in French as Les planchistes aux pieds nus. Praise for Rina Singh ★"A very wise book, speaking volumes... Share this at story hours, or hand it to the child struggling to read; this communicates essential truths without a word. Marvelous."--School Library Journal, starred review for Once, a Bird ★"This sweet, understated story is wordless--a perfect way to tell it, as it requires youngsters to relate to the illustrations in a unique, profoundly personal way... Refreshing, beautiful, moving, and meaningful."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review for Once, a Bird ★"With cinematic fluidity, Dion's marvellous watercolor, gouache, and digital illustrations evocatively convey Singh's thoughtful wordless narrative... This multilayered wordless picture book has much to say about nature, renewal, and resiliency."--Booklist, starred review for Once, a Bird ★ " A] tender tribute to the Hindu holiday of Holi... A joyful hybrid of concept book, holiday title, and portrait of familial love." -Publishers Weekly, starred review for Holi Colors ★ "Singh celebrates Holi, the Hindu festival of colors and love, and highlights six colors in this vibrant, playful board book... The sheer joy of the event comes through on nearly every page... Communicating the universal concept of color within the specific celebration of Holi, this gem deserves a place in every child's book bag." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review for Holi Colors

During Diwali, Hindus, Sikhs and Jains celebrate the legends and stories that describe the triumph of good over evil and justice over oppression. Critically acclaimed author Rina Singh explores her Indian roots as she tells the Diwali stories, which remind us that eventually, light will prevail over darkness. Enriched by personal stories and spiced with festive recipes, including two by acclaimed chef, Vikram Vij, Diwali: Festival of Lights brings to life the holiday's traditions, food and rituals and takes you on a journey to see how this festival is celebrated around the world Diwali is the second book in the Orca Origins series, which examines how ancient traditions are kept alive in the modern world. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

A true tale of big cats and even bigger courage, inspired by the personal story of Gir Forest’s first female guard and Lion Queen, Rasila Vadher“Never look a lion in the eyes,” a mother tells her fearless girl. After a field trip to the Gir Forest, the girl learns all about the rare Asiatic lions of India, and from that day on, she dreams of taking care of them when she grows up. But not everyone thinks a girl has a right to such a dream, and so she stifles what she wishes for most, a roar growing inside her. That is, until the day she comes face to face with a lion. This empowering and exciting picture book is inspired by the story of Rasila Vadher, who grew up to become the first woman guardian and real-life Lion Queen at India’s Gir Forest, the very place she first fell in love with lions.

Illustrated with stunning cut paper art, these seven poetic vignettes capture true stories of courage, hope, and resilience from around the world. In Imagine A Garden, award-winning children's author Rina Singh shares seven real-life stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things for their communities amidst war, poverty, and violence. With vivid, textured images from celebrated Iranian illustrator Hoda Hadadi, this powerful picture book is:A celebration of everyday heroes and how they make their communities a better placeA teaching tool for facilitating difficult but hopeful conversations about conflict in our world, and the people who are making a difference in their own wayFor kids ages 6 to 10, Imagine A Garden reimagines our complex world through the lens of love and compassion.

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★"A very wise book, speaking volumes... Share this at story hours, or hand it to the child struggling to read; this communicates essential truths without a word. Marvelous."--School Library Journal, starred review ★"This sweet, understated story is wordless--a perfect way to tell it, as it requires youngsters to relate to the illustrations in a unique, profoundly personal way... Refreshing, beautiful, moving, and meaningful."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★"With cinematic fluidity, Dion's marvellous watercolor, gouache, and digital illustrations evocatively convey Singh's thoughtful wordless narrative... This multilayered wordless picture book has much to say about nature, renewal, and resiliency."--Booklist, starred review Once, as the winter ended, a little bird emerged to find the world had gone quiet. The streets were empty and the playgrounds still. Puzzled but determined, the bird explores the town in search of a suitable place to nest. The residents of an apartment building notice her resting in a tree outside and take comfort in her song. Watching through their windows, they look beyond their lives and pause to appreciate the wonders of nature. The bird chooses to make this community her home and builds a nest, an act of resilience and hope that inspires the humans to emerge as well, reminding them that natural rhythms continue, seasons change and life goes on. Once again. This wordless picture book is a hopeful contemplation of our interconnectedness with the natural world and the joy that nature brings us, even in unusual times. French version available, Il tait une fois un oiseau.

Trees don't grow on sandbars . . . but a boy from India grew a forest. What can one person do in the face of global environmental degradation? Indian Jadav Payeng has proven that each and every one of us can make a difference. As a boy, he began planting trees on a sandbank in the state of Assam. Nobody believed that he would succeed in doing so. But since 1979, a forest the size of Central Park has emerged, offering a home to countless animals and plants. It was not until 2007 that a photographer accidentally discovered the forest and made Payeng known to the world beyond India. Rina Singh has sensitively retraced the story of young Jadav. In Ishita Jain's picture book debut as illustrator, readers feel immersed in the spectacular habitat whose existence borders on a miracle come true.

On December 20, 1943, a German pilot escorted an American bomber to safety; this remarkable, secret meeting in the sky inspired a lifelong quest to reunite as the two former enemies became friends.