Namaste Is a Greeting

Awards:

• Crystal Kite Award (Winner)

Reviews:

A great purchase with a simple path to showing children how a word can be a way of living, a greeting, and a blessing, all at once. ~School Library Journal

Vibrant, textured illustrations depict a blossoming friendship between the little one and the neighbor, while a series of statements describe what namaste means to the child. . . Visually appealing. ~Kirkus Reviews

This picture book uses gorgeous artwork and simple text to introduce young readers to Indian culture. ~Brightly

This gorgeously illustrated picture book celebrates the culture of compassion and the significant impact small gestures can have. It’s a beautiful lesson for readers of all ages. ~Brightly

This simple story of greeting, sharing and kindness explores the depth of meaning in the word ‘namaste.’ ~The Virginian Pilot

Suma Subramaniam’s simple but stirring text explores the significance and meanings of ‘namaste,’ while Sandhya Prabhat’s character-driven illustrations add narrative layers. . . this book feels uniquely personal, powerful, and necessary. The characters express diversity, inclusion, mindfulness, respect, and a heart-glowing sense of warmth. . . . During a season when gifts are given and received, readers might especially appreciate this book’s message of year-round, universal caring. ~The Christian Science Monitor