
Where Three Oceans Meet
Rajani Larocca(Author)
Abrams Books for Young Readers (Publisher)
Published on 14. October 2021
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-1-4197-4129-6 (ISBN)
Description
A child, mother, and grandmother travel all the way to the end of the earth in this picture book that celebrates multigenerational love-perfect for fans of Drawn Together and Alma.
"I want to see what's at the end of the earth!"
Sejal, Mommy, and Pati travel together to the southern tip of India. Along the way, they share meals, visit markets, and catch up with old friends.
For Pati, the trip retraces spaces she knows well. For Mommy, it's a return to the place she grew up. For Sejal, it's a discovery of new sights and sounds. The family finds their way to Kanyakumari, where three oceans meet, and delight in making it to the end of the earth together.
This own voices picture book celebrates the beauty of India and the enduring love of family.
"I want to see what's at the end of the earth!"
Sejal, Mommy, and Pati travel together to the southern tip of India. Along the way, they share meals, visit markets, and catch up with old friends.
For Pati, the trip retraces spaces she knows well. For Mommy, it's a return to the place she grew up. For Sejal, it's a discovery of new sights and sounds. The family finds their way to Kanyakumari, where three oceans meet, and delight in making it to the end of the earth together.
This own voices picture book celebrates the beauty of India and the enduring love of family.
Reviews / Votes
A celebration of intergenerational, border-crossing love. . . * Kirkus Reviews * A satisfyingly poignant close against expansive views from Kanyakumari concludes this warm intergenerational tale, which emphasizes how love transcends distance and endures across continents. * Publishers Weekly * The metaphor of the intertwining of cross-cultural and cross-generational similarities and differences is sustained from start to finish, offering points of connection for readers from all backgrounds. * Booklist *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Abrams
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
With printed dust jacket
Illustrations
Full-color illustrations throughout
Dimensions
Height: 272 mm
Width: 215 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
476 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4197-4129-6 (9781419741296)
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Rajani Larocca
Where Three Oceans Meet
E-Book
08/2021
Abrams Books for Young Readers
€15.49
Available for download
Persons
Rajani LaRocca is a physician and an author of books for young readers, such as Midsummer's Mayhem and Seven Golden Rings. She was born in Bangalore, India, and immigrated to the United States when she was very young. She now lives in eastern Massachusetts with her family. You can find her online at rajanilarocca.com. Archana Sreenivasan is a freelance illustrator. Her previous picture books include Desert Girl, Monsoon Boy and Seven Golden Rings. She lives in Bangalore, India, with her family. You can find her online at archanasreenivasan.com.