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Nadia's Hands Paperback – Illustrated, December 1, 2009

by Karen English (Author), Jonathan Weiner (Illustrator)
4.8 out of 5 stars 51 ratings
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When Nadia is chosen to be a flower girl in Auntie Laila's traditional Pakistani wedding, her hands are decorated with beautiful designs made with mehndi, and she comes to understand the rich culture she has inherited.
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  1. Reading age
    5 - 7 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 2
  5. Dimensions
    8.56 x 0.16 x 11 inches
  6. Publisher
    Astra Young Readers
  7. Publication date
    December 1, 2009
  8. ISBN-10
    1590787846
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1590787847
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A loving story of a Pakistani-American girl and family traditions

Nadia is chosen as flower girl for Auntie Laila's wedding day.

With both hands decorated with traditional mehndi designs, Nadia comes to an understanding of the rich culture she has inherited.

cousins

Nadia's cousins, who had all been flower girls before, tell her how to avoid mistakes on Auntie Laila's wedding day.

draw

Nadia is in for a special surprise! Auntie Amina is coming to put the intricate mehndi designs on Nadia's hands.

When Auntie is done, Mommy and the other aunts ooh and aah at the swirls and the flowers and the stars on Nadia’s hands.

mehndi

Nadia's amber hands have deep orange flowers and swirls and stars.

grandma

Looking at Nadia's hands, Grandma’s eyes are filled with tears-- but her mouth has a happy smile. “You know what, Nadia?” she whispers. “When I look at your hands, it’s as if I’m looking at my past and future at the same time. Did you know that?”

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"How the strength of time-honored traditions and the warmth and love of a large extended family transform Nadia's feelings about her hands make an affecting . . . story." —Kirkus Reviews

"Children will enjoy the wedding story, and many will recognize how a family custom can be a source of both embarrassment and pride." —Booklist

About the Author

Karen English is the author of Just Right Stew, along with many other books for children. She lives in Los Angeles, California.

Jonathan Weiner is an artist whose work has been exhibited in galleries across the United States. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, he lives in New York City.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Astra Young Readers; Reprint edition (December 1, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1590787846
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1590787847
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 7 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.56 x 0.16 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 51 ratings

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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book about a little girl in a wedding
    Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2017
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    Well-written with beautiful oil pastel illustrations. This book looks at the Hindu/Pakistani/Middle-Eastern practice of mendi/henna as decoration for celebrations, in particular for weddings. The story is told through the eyes of a Pakistani girl and shows some of the inner conflict second- and third-generation children encounter when trying to bridge cultures and find their place in society. In this case, the fear that coming to school after the wedding looking different (with henna on her hands) might make her not fit in. Well done.
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  • Ivan Martinez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2021
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  • Courtney
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a great read while they work to introduce terminology as well ...
    Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2015
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    I use this book in a Henna Tattoo lesson that I teach 4th graders. This book is a great read while they work to introduce terminology as well as make a deeper cultural tie.
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  • Rose
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2014
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    Great story for children! Promotes children to be proud of their culture and their identity.
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  • Tasha Lynn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book
    Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2015
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    I love this book. It's such a great addition to my multicultural library.
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  • Ayman
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Girl Overcomes Her Fears
    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2008
    Nadia has the duty of being the flower girl in a wedding, and two fears threaten her performance of this duty. The first is the fear of her friends' mocking her should she do something wrong or embarrass herself during the ceremony. The second is the fear of what the schoolchildren will do on Monday when they see the orange mehndi on her hands.

    Her fears almost overcame her, but when she saw her extended family's happiness at her appearance, she was able to refocus and complete her task as the flower girl. She was able to accept her hands as her own.

    The book is well-written and beautifully illustrated.

    I'm always surprised at the rivalries among little girls in children's literature, because I never remember as a little boy having these suspicions about the boys my age. With that reservation, I do like this book, and I'm eager to read it aloud to some children and see if they like it as well.
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  • "ajina"
    5.0 out of 5 stars Patience rewarded for young Nadia
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2001
    Karen English is to be congratulated for Nadia's Hands. There is a dearth of stories on issues faced by Pakistani-American children. Nadia's Hands makes a rich and stunning contribution to this area.
    The storyline is splendidly rendered. Nadia has been chosen to be the flower girl in Auntie Laila's traditional Pakistani wedding. Her hands are to be decorated with intricate designs of mehndi henna. The love of a large extended family assists her in understanding cultural traditions and accepting her role in the wedding celebrations.
    Notably, Karen English presents a theme rarely found in children's literature - patience. After the mehndi is applied, Nadia's mother gently reminds her: "Be patient Nadia. Remember sabr - patience." The theme is similar to that of Subira Subira by Tololwa M. Mollel, an Arusha Maasai from Tanzania. In Swahili, "subira" means patience and is derived from the same root as "sabr". In Mollel's story, a brave young girl Tatu embarks on plucking three whiskers from a lion. In taming the lion, Tatu learns the power of patience and song.
    "Sabr","subira" and the theme of patience are indicative of the richness presented by the increasing number of multicultural stories in children's literature.
    My four year old really enjoyed Nadia's Hands and it remains a favourite. The pastel colours in the book are warm and evocative. A small complaint is the mispelling of Zahra Khan's name on the last page. Also a Pakistani-American child would likely address an aunt as "Laila Auntie" instead of "Auntie Laila".
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  • ZaphodBeeblebrox
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story - from an Indian's perspective
    Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2004
    We checked out this book from the library for our almost 4 year old daughther, who is born here but very much in love with everything Indian - from food to bindis to the religious events. When I read it at first, it seemed unnecessarily graphic about Nadia's feelings. After my 3rd or 5th read, I realized that the book brought forth emotions in Nadia, not uncommon amongst multi-ethnic kids in the American culture. Of course they're confused about the wierd customs of their parents, the expectations and rituals. It is only through an understanding of the very customs through the kids' extended families does confusion melt away. If more books like this existed for the kids, maybe the ABCD (American Born Confused Desi) stigma would seem more like a rite of passage. A definte read for any Indian parent raising a child in America.
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  • Paula
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 12, 2015
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    Lovely book to use in my RE lesson
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  • MT
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not for everyone, depends what you need it for.
    Reviewed in Spain on May 17, 2023
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    Lovely book, no doubt. Illustrations, story, the works ! But I found the tone quite negative for our specific circumstances. I suppose it fits a Northern American environment where kids of different ethnicities may have difficulty to adapt to a large group of peers and stand up for their cultural identity within that group. If that resonates, then this book does the brilliant job of reassuring and empowering kids ! In our case, we live in a very different type of community, where this fear of “what will the other kids say tomorrow if I show up at school with mehndi on my hands” doesn’t exist. So I feel like I pre-empt a problem I don’t have. I sent the book back, it’s amazing but not applicable to some.
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