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Growing up with a sister six years older than me, I know how it feels when you want to be just like them, especially as they reach important milestones. In the book Sari Sister, Ruhi feels left out because her sister Kayra is old enough to wear a sari. Each week, the family, including aunts, uncles, and cousins, gathers together. Typically, Ruhi and Kayra like to dance with their cousins, but this week, it's different, and Kayra is focused on spending time with the adults and wearing her first sari. Ruhi makes her sari out of scarves for the next family gathering. All the cousins wear a homemade sari and they have a dance party. When Kayra sees that Ruhi's sari is coming apart she helps her with the knots to keep it on and lets her feel included in the tradition of wearing a sari.

What I Liked: In recent months, I have been reading more picture books with Indian characters, and this is another one I am happy to add to my collection. In Sari Sisters, we learn about the sari tradition and Indian culture, yet at the core of the story is a relationship between two sisters. The illustrations by Anoosha Syed are vibrant and beautiful and aid in the telling of the story.


Sari Sisters is a fantastic picture book for young readers who will enjoy learning about Indian culture and the celebration of family.