Namaste Is a Greeting
Suma Subramaniam author Sandhya Prabhat illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Walker Books Ltd
Published:1st Dec '22
Should be back in stock very soon
Namaste is a greeting. A smile. A friendship. A celebration. Namaste is "I bow to you."
Namaste can be many things. It's hello!, a moment of silence or of comfort, something to say when you're happy or when you're feeling low. For this little girl, namaste is all around her as she navigates her way with Mum through a bustling city and busy marketplace. Returning home with a small houseplant, she chooses to gift this to an elderly neighbour. A simple gesture of kindness resonates to show the power of community and its caring bonds through sad or trying times.
Namaste Is a Greeting is an exploration of namaste through everyday observation and simple actions to honour the divine within all people.
What is namaste? This meditative, joyous little picture book gently investigates the word’s layers of meaning: a greeting, a yoga pose, a celebration, “the divine in me honouring the divine in you”. -- Imogen Russell-Williams * Guardian *
This delightful book leaves the reader with a feeling of love and peace. -- Charlotte Eyre * Bookseller *
The illustrations are outstanding as well as the lyrical text, and this is a wonderful way of bringing Indian culture closer to home. * Books for Keeps *
A though provoking, powerful simple and beautiful book. * Armadillo Magazine *
This seemingly simple book has considerable depth and is one to share over and over with young children; it’s a delight. * Red Reading Hub *
- Winner of Crystal Kite Award 2023 (United States)
ISBN: 9781529510034
Dimensions: 288mm x 196mm x 5mm
Weight: 350g
32 pages