Family of Friends

PRAISE FOR VARSHA BAJAJ'S A GARLAND OF HENNA:
   “Bajaj sensitively explores the frustration children encounter when trying new tasks. With gentle coaxing from her family, Nikita learns to trust herself and take pride in her henna art. . . . A warm and tender tale of family traditions.” —Kirkus
   “Rhythmically narrated. . . . Bajaj’s prose amplifies various aspects of henna art in this connective work.” —PW
 “Wonderfully relatable protagonist . . . will surely be recognizable to any kid or caretaker. . . . A compassionate look at the effort it sometimes takes to get the family tradition down just right.” —BCCB

PRAISE FOR ISHAA LOBO'S ILLUSTRATIONS IN THE MYSTERY OF THE LOVE LIST (by Sarah Glenn Marsh)
   “Lobo also has an eye for fun.” –PW
   “The book offers a refreshing definition of Valentine's Day as a celebration of the tenderness we feel towards our friends and passions, and young readers will delight in identifying the visual clues that lead to Pippa's best-friend-in-waiting before she discovers them herself.” –BCCB