Book
My name is long as a river / by Suma Subramaniam ; illustrated by Tara Anand.
"Kaveri Thanjavur Jayalakshmi Ganesan doesn't think there is anything special about her very long name--in fact, she would prefer to be called "Kav." But Paati reminds Kaveri that her name was inspired by her family's heritage, where she was born, and the powerful river they journey across for the Pushkaram Festival. Along the way, Kaveri's eyes and heart are opened to the beauty and magic her name holds."--Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593522936 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 1 volume : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cm
- Publisher: New York : Penguin Workshop, 2024.
Content descriptions
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 4-8. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | East Indians > Juvenile fiction. Names, Personal > Juvenile fiction. Families > Juvenile fiction. Cauvery River (India) > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre: | Picture books. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | GRO JP Subra | 31681030042592 | PICTURE | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"What's so special about your name? Kaveri Thanjavur Jayalakshmi Ganesan doesn't think there is anything special about her very long name--in fact, she would prefer to be called 'Kav.' But Paati reminds Kaveri that her name was inspired by her family's heritage, where she was born, and the powerful river they journey across for the Pushkaram Festival. Along the way, Kaveri's eyes and heart are opened to the beauty and magic her name holds. Through Suma Subramaniam's lyrical and tender writing and Tara Anand's radiant illustrations, My Name Is Long as a River offers messages of cultural pride, self-confidence, and empowerment"-- - Baker & Taylor
"While journeying down the powerful river for which she was named, Kaveri Thanjavur Jayalakshmi Ganesan, who doesnât think thereâs anything special about her very long name, discovers the beauty and magic her name holds as they make their way to the Pushkaram Festival. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations." - Penguin Putnam
In this sweeping picture book, an Indian girl discovers the power of her name as she travels along the river she was named after.
Whatâs so special about your name?
Kaveri Thanjavur Jayalakshmi Ganesan doesnât think there is anything special about her very long nameâin fact, she would prefer to be called âKav.â But Paati reminds Kaveri that her name was inspired by her familyâs heritage, where she was born, and the powerful river they journey across for the Pushkaram Festival. Along the way, Kaveriâs eyes and heart are opened to the beauty and magic her name holds.
Through Suma Subramaniamâs lyrical and tender writing and Tara Anandâs radiant illustrations, My Name Is Long as a River offers messages of cultural pride, self-confidence, and empowerment.
