A Rakhi for Rakesh
Published on 17. July 2025
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-0-06-324904-2 (ISBN)
Description
In this beautifully illustrated picture book, brother and sister duo Rakesh and Aashi discover the importance of forgiveness as they celebrate Raksha Bandhan.
Raksha Bandhan, the summer holiday celebrating brothers and sisters, is days away, but Aashi and Rakesh, just can't seem to get along! As the siblings prepare for the big day, can they work together to learn a lesson of forgiveness and the importance of family?
A heartwarming story about caring for one's siblings, perfect for fans of Love Comes First, Raashi's Rakhis, and Lola Reads to Leo.
Raksha Bandhan, the summer holiday celebrating brothers and sisters, is days away, but Aashi and Rakesh, just can't seem to get along! As the siblings prepare for the big day, can they work together to learn a lesson of forgiveness and the importance of family?
A heartwarming story about caring for one's siblings, perfect for fans of Love Comes First, Raashi's Rakhis, and Lola Reads to Leo.
Reviews / Votes
A tender tale of siblings making amends. - Kirkus ReviewsA heartfelt celebration of sibling bonds and the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan. - School Library Journal
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 259 mm
Width: 234 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
204 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-06-324904-2 (9780063249042)
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Persons
Nadia Salomon is a #PitMad Success Story and the author of the award-winning bedtime picture book Goodnight Ganesha; the first-ever picture book biography of Myrlie Evers-Williams, A Voice of Hope: The Myrlie Evers-Williams Story; and the upcoming A Rakhi for Rakesh. She writes on themes of South Asian and Caribbean culture, STEM, nonfiction, and humor. Nadia is also an award-winning journalist. She holds a journalism degree from Emerson College. When not participating in her own goodnight rituals or spinning silly yarns...you'll find her working closely with SCBWI, 12x12 Challenge, and Kids Comics Unite. She is on faculty with Storyteller Academy. To learn more, visit her website: nadiasalomon.com
Nabi H. Ali is a Tamil American illustrator based in Orange County, California. He is passionate about being a voice for representation in children's media. When he's not painting, you can find him reading poetry and studying South Asian history.
Nabi H. Ali is a Tamil American illustrator based in Orange County, California. He is passionate about being a voice for representation in children's media. When he's not painting, you can find him reading poetry and studying South Asian history.