A Vaisakhi to Remember
Simran Jeet Singh author Japneet Kaur illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Penguin Young Readers
Published:18th Mar '25
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In our village, the best day of all was Vaisakhi, the spring harvest festival . . . When a Sikh family moves from their village in India to a faraway city on the other side of the world, a girl yearns for her grandmother's hugs, her goat Ramu, and the lush fields filled with yellow flowers and wheat. How will they celebrate Vaisakhi in her new and unfamiliar surroundings? But the girl soon discovers soothing touchstones - a special outfit, a trip to gurdwara, delicious food, and new friends - that make gathering for Vaisakhi still the best day of all. With gorgeous, intricate illustrations by debut children’s book illustrator Japneet Kaur, this touching story from Simran Jeet Singh shows us that while life changes, home is where we build community and carry traditions forward.
Praise for A Vaisakhi to Remember by Simran Jeet Singh; Illustrated by Japneet Kaur:
"Kaur’s dense, jewel-like watercolor illustrations expand moments beyond Jeet Singh’s bustling text, leaning into group scenes and linking celebrations." —Publishers Weekly
"A heartfelt story of home, tradition, and continuity." —Booklist
“This tender story encapsulates the conflicting emotions that often accompany a move. An empathetic tale that speaks to the complex feelings inherent to undergoing big change.” —Kirkus Reviews
"A beautiful picture book about a family’s honoring the evolution of traditions." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
ISBN: 9780593859087
Dimensions: 287mm x 226mm x 8mm
Weight: 391g
32 pages