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About The Book

From bestselling mother-son duo Surishtha Sehgal and Kabir Sehgal comes an upbeat rhyming picture book counting backwards from twenty to one delicious Indian and South Asian treats.

Off to the market for a tasty bite, Dada and Sona shop for tonight!

From twenty ladoos to sixteen mangoes to ten butter naan to seven samosas, the market is full of endless scrumptious snacks to sample. Dada and Sona stock up on all the goodies in preparation for a special surprise. Readers familiar with the foods featured and those looking for new favorites will find their tummies rumbling!

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.

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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

Jing Jing Tsong is a mom, musician, and surfer whose grown-up job is drawing pictures. Her technique, which layers color and texture, is influenced by her experiences working in traditional stone lithography and monoprints.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Beach Lane Books (November 7, 2024)
  • Length: 40 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781665934008

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