Marzieh Abbas

Henna Is . . . -- Marzieh Abbas, Hardcover

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A picture book that serves young readers as a lyrical love letter to henna, written by Muslim Book Reviewer Award winner Marzieh Abbas and brilliantly illustrated by Anu Chouhan.

Henna is so much more than a form of temporary body art.

Henna is nature--seeds sprouted into shrubs, leaves kissed by tropical rain.

Henna is color--the orange of juicy mangoes, sun-kissed brown, or black as the feathers of crows.

Henna is fragrance--earthy and nutty, lemony and clove-y.

The intricate patterns of flowers, feathers, vines, and other symbols painted and stained onto skin has been a tradition in cultures all around the world for thousands of years. Beautiful and eye-catching, henna also carries the scents, textures, and colors of family and identity.

Author: Marzieh Abbas
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Published: 07/23/2024
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.50h x 11.00w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781250862662
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 05/15/2024 pg. 41
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2024

About the Author

Raised between the bustling cities of Dubai, UAE and Karachi, Pakistan, Marzieh Abbas loves traveling, baking, reading and samosas. She is the author of A Dupatta Is... and Henna Is..., a member of SCBWI, 12x12PB, and a life-long learner.

Anu Chouhan is a Punjabi-Canadian illustrator from Vancouver. She is the illustrator of picture books A Dupatta Is... and Henna Is... and the graphic novel Aru Shah and the End of Time. Growing up, she always knew she wanted to pursue an artistic career and spent a lot of time learning about animation, while drawing inspiration from video games, fashion, anime, bollywood movies, and nature.

Product Tags:

Ages 4-8, Anu Chouhan, Art, Asia, Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction, Fashion, Feiwel & Friends, Grades 1-3, Hardcover, Juvenile Nonfiction, Marzieh Abbas, Mehndi (Body painting), Middle East, People & Places, PreK

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