Includes index

Map of India -- Welcome to India -- About this book -- A journey around India -- Source of the River Ganges -- Chandigarh rock garden -- Delhi -- Wildlife -- The Taj Mahal -- Bhimbetka cave paintings -- Celebrating Diwali -- Religious festivals -- Majuli Island -- Islands of India -- The queen of the hills -- Kolkata arts and artists -- Bhubaneswar spice market -- Food -- Satish Dhawan space centre -- Kalakshetra dance academy -- A houseboat in Kerala -- Sports -- Bengaluru -- Mumbai -- Gir forest -- Indus Valley civilization -- Udaipur's lake palace -- Golden temple -- Crafts -- Hemis National Park -- Village of the peacocks -- The history of India

"Watch elephants bathing from a houseboat in Kerala, marvel at ancient cave paintings in Bhimbetka, wander Delhi's bustling streets, and ride a train through the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. In spread after colorful spread, India's breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and cultural splendor leap to life on the page, framed by the story of a little girl named Thara and her grandmother. In a carved wooden trunk, Nanijee keeps mementos collected from all over India, each with a story to tell. Readers can follow along page by page with Thara or dip in at any point to discover something new about India's many and varied regions--from vibrant religious festivals, food, and crafts to sports and wildlife to Bollywood and a hidden sculpture garden filled with life-size figures. A warm, welcoming tone and exquisitely patterned endpapers help make this an intimate keepsake to pore over and treasure. A companion book to the award-winning Africa, Amazing Africa by Atinuke and Mouni Feddag, this is narrative nonfiction at its finest."--

7-10 years

Grades 2-5