In this photographic alphabet, the author introduces young readers to some of the customs, religion and culture - both ancient and modern - that make up this newly-formed, densely-populated country whose life-blood is the Bay of Bengal. Focusing on towns, countryside and waterways, this is a celebration of Bangladesh in all its aspects, from Crocodile to Jute, from Lungi to Rickshaw.
This is a bright, colourful book with an attractive design. Rahman was born in Bangladesh and she provides an author’s note at the beginning which explains, in simple terms, why Bangladesh is a ‘young’ country, and gives some basic facts about its religions and geography. This note mentions the natural disasters that have befallen Bangladesh and in doing so, highlights the resilience and positivity of the Bangladeshi people. - www.writeaway.org.uk
A welcome addition to this well-loved series of books… This is a very inviting book, beautifully designed for parents or teachers to ejoy a stunning selection of photographs which present aspects of life in Bangladesh of particular interest to children. Both the author Urmi Rahman and the photographer Prodeepta Das have lived and worked in the area, and their own love for the country and its people gives the books a very warm and personal atmosphere. - Ibby Link
Evocative photos matched with straightforwardly informative paragraphs of texts from Frances Lincoln and maintaining previous high standards… The qualities of both words and pictures demonstrate an astonishingly successful format for conveying a great deal of detail in a visually attractive way. - School Librarian
A well thought-out book with great visual appeal and a well written text that matches the photographic account of the author's beloved country. - Books for Keeps
Publication Details:
Binding: Hardback, 32 pages ISBN: 9781845079185 Format: 214mm x 280mm
BIC Code:YBC, YNM BISAC Code:JNF038020 Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
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