Surishtha Sehgal

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Surishtha Sehgal is a New York Times bestselling author of six books including, A Bucket of Blessings, which was adapted into a stage production at the Alliance Theatre, Wheels on the Tuk Tuk and Festival of Colors were selected as "A book All Young Georgians Should Read" by the Ga. Center for the Book, Thread of Love, P is For Poppadom, Mother Goes to India (forthcoming). She is the founder of a nonprofit that supports children's education and promotes social responsibility in students. She serves on the boards of three universities, a children's nonprofit and a national arts center. She enjoys reading, swimming, listening to classical music and jazz. She lives with her family in Atlanta.

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Festival of Colors Jan 30, 2018

by Surishtha Sehgal , Kabir Sehgal , Vashti Harrison

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Learn all about Holi, the Indian Festival of Colors, in this lush picture book from bestselling mother/son duo Surishtha Sehgal and Kabir Sehgal.

Spring is here, and it’s almost time for Holi, the Indian Festival of Colors. Siblings Mintoo and Chintoo are busy gathering flowers to make into colorful powders to toss during the festival. And when at last the big day comes, they gather with their friends, family, and neighbors for a vibrant celebration of fresh starts, friendship, forgiveness, and, of course, fun!

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Thread of Love Oct 16, 2018

by Kabir Sehgal , Surishtha Sehgal , Zara Gonzalez Hoang

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Three siblings enjoy the Indian festival of Raksha Bandhan—a celebration of the special relationship between brothers and sisters—in this vibrant reinterpretation of the classic song Frère Jacques (Are You Sleeping) from New York Times bestselling mother/son duo Surishtha Sehgal and Kabir Sehgal.

It’s time for the Indian festival of Raksha Bandhan, the celebration of the special lifelong relationship shared by brothers and sisters everywhere. Join two sisters as they lovingly make rakhi—thread bracelets adorned with beads, sequins, sparkles, and tassels—for their brother. And then see their brother present them with toys and sweets and special gifts!

New York Times bestselling authors Surishtha and Kabir Sehgals’ irresistible text, set to the tune of the classic song Frère Jacques (Are You Sleeping), will have little ones singing along while they learn about Indian culture. And the vibrant illustrations by Zara Gonzalez Hoang will have readers wishing they could step right into the characters’ colorful crafting world.

This enchanting picture book includes instructions for making rakhi!

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The Wheels on the Tuk Tuk Jan 12, 2016

by Kabir Sehgal , Surishtha Sehgal , Jess Golden

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From the mother-son duo behind the New York Times bestselling A Bucket of Blessings comes a zany picture book about a wild ride on a tuk tuk taxi in India!

This picture book brings an international twist to the beloved nursery rhyme, The Wheels on the Bus, by bringing you aboard a busy three-wheeled taxi in India! Anything can happen as the tuk tuk rolls through town—from an elephant encounter to a tasty treat to a grand fireworks display. And in the midst of all the action, one thing’s for sure: passengers young and old love every minute of their exciting ride as the wheels of the tuk tuk go round and round!

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A Bucket of Blessings Apr 29, 2014

by Kabir Sehgal , Surishtha Sehgal , Jing Jing Tsong , Maya Angelou

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A beautiful myth from India comes to life in this enchanting, New York Times bestselling picture book.

Near a majestic mountain in a vast jungle with many mango trees, it has not rained for weeks and weeks. The village well and pond are dry. Monkey and his friends look everywhere for water, but they have no luck. And then Monkey remembers a story his mama used to tell him, a story about how peacocks can make it rain by dancing. So he sets out to see if the story is true…

This little-known legend, told with dramatic rhythm and illustrated with the colors and textures of India, is sure to delight and inspire.

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