Rickshaw Girl

Author(s): Mitali Perkins

Picture Books

Naima is a talented painter of traditional alpana patterns, which Bangladeshi women and girls paint on their houses for special celebrations. But Naima is not satisfied just painting alpana. She wants to help earn money for her family, like her best friend, Saleem, does for his family. When Naima's rash effort to help puts her family deeper in debt, she draws on her resourceful nature and her talents to bravely save the day. Includes a glossary of Bangla words and an author's note about a changing Bangladesh and microfinance.

General Information

  • : 9781580893091
  • : Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
  • : Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
  • : 0.15
  • : 01 February 2008
  • : United States
  • : books

Other Specifications

  • : Mitali Perkins
  • : Paperback
  • : 813.54
  • : 96

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Naima is a talented painter of traditional alpana patterns, which Bangladeshi women and girls paint on their houses for special celebrations. But Naima is not satisfied just painting alpana. She wants to help earn money for her family, like her best friend, Saleem, does for his family. When Naima's rash effort to help puts her family deeper in debt, she draws on her resourceful nature and her talents to bravely save the day. Includes a glossary of Bangla words and an author's note about a changing Bangladesh and microfinance.

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