Customer Reviews

India ABCs: A Book About the People and Places of India (Country ABCs)

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4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
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I put this book on my baby registry because we want to make sure our half-Indian daughter grows up with books that represent many cultures, including her Indian side. I would be appalled if this became her view of where Dad is from and I'm returning the book. This book gives a very colonial view of a country that is now a global influence in technology and culture and it lacks consistency in the themes it represents. A few examples: B is for British India and N is for New Hollywood (why not say B is for Bollywood since that's what people actually call it?). In addition, Diwali is the only holiday listed, Untouchables the only caste, W is for winners (this just seems weak!). It's like the author didn't even try to know India before slapping a book together. It's pretty enough, but the content is terrible!

This book is wonderfully illustrated and a fun way to learn about Indian culture and history. It can be appreciated by a wide range of age groups.

All,

I purchased this book. It is a very simple book with is a good way to related letters of the aphabet back to Indian culture. It is only 27 pages long (1 for each letter of the alphabet), but I thought the illustrations were high quality. The book seems a little flimsy so I would not recommend it as a gift. Indian's tend to value things based on their weight. Low weight sometimes equates to low price/quality.

What the book lacks in content makes up for itself in content. Each letter gives you the opportunity to explain the topic to your son/daughter/child in as much or little detail as you want. The illustrations are of good quality. I only gave it four stars because, I would have preferred to have multiple reference for each letter.

I would consider buying it for my child's library.

this book is wonderful. I as teacher and would recomend this littler and intreresting book to all the kids. Thank you so much for your nice service.