{"product_id":"veena-and-the-red-roti","title":"Veena and the Red Roti","description":"\u003cp\u003eWritten by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/closetfulofbooks.com\/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct\u0026amp;q=namita**\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNamita Moolani Mehra\u003c\/a\u003e? |? Illustrated by Beena Mistry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ehardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eVeena loves her home in Sindh. But on a terrible night in 1947 when the Partition?of India divides the country, her family must suddenly cross the border, leaving?everything behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the refugee camp, Veena misses home, especially the warmth and familiarity?of her kitchen. In the dusty camp, even the roti is different: hard and red. But?Veena puts her roti making skills to good use and helps out in the camp kitchen?to cook up a taste of home and bring hope and comfort to those around her.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the author¡¯s grandparents¡¯ experiences, this picture book provides a?tender, optimistic look at one of the subcontinent¡¯s darkest chapters.?The tale has a strong, specific emotional core, enhanced by gentle earth-toned?images that leaven the often difficult subject matter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA heartwarming picture book that beautifully captures the spirit of resilience\u003cbr\u003eand hope amidst the backdrop of Partition. It also serves as a reminder that\u003cbr\u003eeven in the face of adversity, the bonds of family, the taste of home, and the\u003cbr\u003edreams we hold dear, can help us navigate through the darkest of times.\u003cbr\u003eA touching and uplifting tale. \u003cem\u003e-Ritu Hemnani, Author of Lion of The Sky\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eA moving celebration of cultural and personal resilience. \u003cem\u003e-Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough the healing power of food and community, Author Namita Mehra \u0026amp;\u003cbr\u003eillustrator Beena Mistry create a beautifully poignant and hopeful story of\u003cbr\u003esurvival during the Partition that will resonate with readers both young and?old. \u003cem\u003e- Veera Heeranandani, Author of The Night Diary\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Times Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43090305712216,"sku":"9781525307355","price":9.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/2725\/5896\/files\/veena.png?v=1753951163","url":"https:\/\/1xpp08-et.myshopify.com\/products\/veena-and-the-red-roti","provider":"Bold","version":"1.0","type":"link"}