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P Is for Poppadoms!

An Indian Alphabet Book

Illustrated by Hazel Ito

About The Book

From New York Times bestselling authors Kabir Sehgal and Surishtha Sehgal comes a charming and unique alphabet book celebrating the rich culture, delicious foods, and fascinating animals of India.

From C for chai to Y for yoga, this fresh alphabet book takes young readers on a spirited journey to discover the people, places, lifestyles, and language of India. Lush illustrations from debut illustrator Hazel Ito bring to life the beauty, wonder, and diversity of this vast and vibrant country.

About The Authors

Photograph by Lisa Miller

Banker, jazz bassist, entrepreneur, political aide, and author Kabir Sehgal received degrees from Dartmouth College and the London School of Economics. He is the cofounder of Music For Tomorrow and works at JPMorgan in New York City. Along with his mother, Sue Sehgal, he is the author of A Bucket of Blessings.

Photo courtesy of the author

Dr. Surishtha Sehgal, Founder & President of the Campus Community Partnership Foundation, is a leader of a global nonprofit. Along with her son, Kabir Sehgal, she is the author of A Bucket of Blessings.

About The Illustrator

Hazel Ito is a Scottish-born illustrator from Australia, based in Hawaii. Her graphical and whimsical style is influenced by favorite childhood books, printmaking, animals, architecture, and all the people and amazing culture she sees around her. P Is for Poppadoms is her first book.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Beach Lane Books (November 5, 2019)
  • Length: 32 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781534421738

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