A Dog Named Haku: A Holiday Story from Nepal

Nicole Karanjit (Author) Margarita Engle (Author)

& 2 more

Description

It's the Festival of Lights in Nepal, and today is the day to honor dogs! Brothers Alu and Bhalu wander the streets of Kathmandu, passing by twirling kites and bamboo swings, looking for a dog to feed. But as night falls, their task begins to feel hopeless, until they spot a small black dog who is in need of a friend. This sweet story presents an important Hindu holiday through the eyes of two young boys, making it relatable for both those familiar with the holiday and those reading about it for the first time.

Product Details

Price

$19.99 $18.59

Publisher

Millbrook Press (Tm)

Publish Date

September 01, 2018

Pages

Dimensions

9.8 X 9.8 X 0.6 inches | 0.88 pounds

Language

English

Type

Hardcover

EAN/UPC

9781512432053

BISAC Categories:

Animals - Dogs

Holidays & Celebrations - Other, Religious

People & Places - Asia

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About the Author

Nicole Karanjit has degrees in cultural anthropology and applied linguistics, has taught English to adult international students, and is currently a full-time mom and mixed media artist. She, her husband, Amish, and their daughter, Maya, enjoy frequent visits with Nicole's parents, Curtis and Margarita Engle.

Margarita Engle is the Cuban American author of many books including the verse novels Rima's Rebellion; Your Heart, My Sky; With a Star in My Hand; The Surrender Tree, a Newbery Honor winner; and The Lightning Dreamer. Her verse memoirs include Soaring Earth and Enchanted Air, which received the Pura Belpré Award, a Walter Dean Myers Award Honor, and was a finalist for the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction, among others. Her picture books include Drum Dream Girl, Dancing Hands, and The Flying Girl. Visit her at MargaritaEngle.com.

Amish Karanjit was born and raised in Nepal and now lives in San Francisco. When he was little, his nickname was Alu. Together with his older brother, whose nickname was Bhalu, he fed their mother's festival feast to a stray dog called Haku. They really do have a little sister whose nickname is Dalli. Their family survived Nepal's devastating 2015 earthquakes.

Ruth Jeyaveeran is an Assistant Professor of textile design at the Fashion Institute of Technology and a freelance illustrator. In her first book, The Road to Mumbai, she explored her South Asian heritage. She was very excited to revisit that part of the world in her illustrations for A Dog Named Haku. Her other books include The Spectacular Adventures of Sophie and Sebastian and The Happiest Tree. She lives in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn.

Reviews

"A happy ending will have readers cheering for the brothers and probably begging for a puppy of their own."--Booklist

-- (8/29/2018 12:00:00 AM)

"[A]n engaging introduction to a tradition that a lot of kids would like to join in celebrating . . ."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

-- (8/21/2018 12:00:00 AM)

"A sweet sojourn in Nepal . . . an important contribution."--Kirkus Reviews

-- (7/11/2018 12:00:00 AM)

"[S]trikes just the right balance between warm family and holiday tradition, perseverance in the face of tragedy, cultural exploration, and animal rescue."--School Library Journal

-- (6/27/2018 12:00:00 AM)

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