Kunjuvava Vanne (Baby Has Come): Malayalam-English Bilingual Book with an Indian Baby Shower Story for Children

By Supriya Cherian

It's Ammu's aunt's Valakkappu, a traditional baby shower ceremony in Kerala. Ammu is excited by the seven sweet snacks, Pooja, the bangle ceremony, Sadhya, the party, and suggesting baby names. Ammu has chosen the best baby name. But will aunty use the name she's suggested when she comes back with the baby?

This vibrant story, set in a traditional Kerala house instantly takes children to their parent's childhood memories.

On the sideline, this book teaches children how to wait patiently for their loved ones to come back.

This book is ideal for 4-7-year-olds to learn century-old Indian traditions.

The English transliterations of Malayalam text help English readers to read and learn the Malayalam language with ease. The glossary is provided for bilingual words.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0645408824
• ISBN13: 9780645408829
• Release Date: February 2023
• Publisher: Gaps&letters
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 8 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3