I See the Sun in India
For many of us, when we hear about India and its culture, we immediately think of yoga and the Indian greeting, “Namaste.” Wouldn’t it be wonderful to learn, in a more meaningful way, what living in India is really like? In I See the Sun in India readers are introduced to Mila, a bright, happy young girl who shares a day in her life in Jaipur, India.
Mila’s life is quite like every other young girl’s life—she eats breakfast with her family, attends school (learning Hindu and English) and enjoys spending time with her friends.
Through vibrant illustrations, readers tour the city, passing by the famous Hawa Mahal, or “palace of winds” as well as getting a glimpse of the bustling bazaar. The reader can almost taste the orange mango chutney and roti (Indian flat bread) on the table. Mila’s family works in the historical gem jewelry business and it is clear that Mila is very serious about her education in hopes of joining the family business someday.
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» Thaimy, 5 years old, reading at the Integrity School in Namibia“Children speak varied languages, have contrasting national and regional attire, foods and traditions. But they all have family, games and daily routines that make childhood similar at the core.
Our differences are not so strange; there is beauty and creative power in diversity.”
— I See the Sun Books
About
Illustrator Judith Inglese designs and fabricates ceramic murals for public spaces such as hospitals, libraries, schools and outdoor urban environments.
In her spare time she makes books as gifts for her children and grandchildren. In I See the Sun books she combines photography and drawing in her illustrations.
Visit Judith's website at http://www.judithinglese.com
Author Dedie King was a Peace Corps volunteer in Nepal in the mid-sixties. She taught school in Katmandu and in Bandipur. Together with her husband Peter she periodically returns to visit friends in Bandipur.
Presently Dedie practices Classical Five Element Acupuncture in Massachusetts.
Future books in the series will focus on Russia, Mexico, India, Israel/Palestine.