
Sherpa Bel Air
Elena Folkerts(Author)
Gatekeeper Press
Published on 19. April 2023
Book
Hardback
34 pages
978-1-6629-3670-8 (ISBN)
Description
The charm of the Himalayan mountain folk living near Mount Everest, Nepal, is brought to life for young readers.
In Nepali Sherpa culture, the protector Khumbila journeys from the heights of the solar system to the momo dumplings served in a cottage kitchen. Buddhist monks, yaks, naks, and chants are featured under the planets. Detailed illustrations in traditional Tibetan style reveal landscapes, dress, and customs that combine magnificence with spirituality.
Sherpa Bel Air follows the pattern of all books in Folkerts' series "Rural Life Around the World" showing contemporary rural life and traditions: it is a visual gem, both entertaining and educational. A poetic story integrated with colorful illustrations, all carefully researched, enables young children, parents, and teachers to discover a unique cultural geography. Come and sense the sounds, aromas, visual details, and emotions of people with whom you have more in common than you thought. A picture glossary is available at the back.
More details
Series
Language
English
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 6 to 9 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 221 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
322 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-6629-3670-8 (9781662936708)
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Persons
Author Elena Folkerts is a Montessori practitioner on three continents and creator of the "Rural Life Around the World" cultural picture book series.