Rina Singh Bücher

Was kann eine einzelne Person angesichts der weltweiten Umweltzerstörung schon ausrichten? Der Inder Jadav Payeng hat bewiesen, dass jeder Einzelne von uns eine ganze Menge bewirken kann. Als Junge begann er, auf einer Sandbank im Bundesstaat Assam Bäume zu pflanzen. Niemand glaubte, dass er damit Erfolg haben würde. Doch seit 1979 ist so ein Wald von der Fläche des Central Park entstanden, der unzähligen Tieren und Pflanzen eine Heimat bietet. Erst 2007 entdeckte ein Fotograf den Wald zufällig und machte Payeng über Indien hinaus bekannt. Rina Singh hat die Geschichte des Jungen Jadav einfühlsam nacherzählt. Ishita Jain entdeckten wir auf der Illustrators Wall der Kinderbuchmesse in Bologna. Ihr Stil erschien uns für die wuchernde Vegetation in der Geschichte ideal. In ihrem Bilderbuch-Debüt lässt sie uns nun in einen spektakulären Lebensraum eintauchen, dessen Existenz an ein wahr gewordenes Wunder grenzt.

A boy grows up to make positive change in his community. After suffering much heartache, Sundar decides change must come to his small Indian village. He believes girls should be valued as much as boys and that land should not be needlessly destroyed. Sundar’s plan? To celebrate the birth of every girl with the planting of 111 trees. Though many villagers resist at first, Sundar slowly gains their support, and today, over a quarter of a million trees grow in his village. A once barren, deforested landscape has become a fertile, prosperous one where girls can thrive. Sure to plant seeds of hope in children. Improving the world is within everyone’s reach.

The narrative centers on the innovative Aajibaichi Shala, or Grandmother School, established in Phangane, India, in 2016. It highlights the inspiring journey of local grandmothers as they learn to read and write, emphasizing empowerment and education in a community setting. The book is richly illustrated, bringing to life the transformative impact of this initiative on the grandmothers and their families, showcasing the importance of lifelong learning.

An American farm boy and a German city boy grow up to fulfill their dreams of becoming pilots, and when World War II breaks out, they have a remarkable meeting in the skies over Germany. Includes facts about the incident on which the story is based and the friendship that followed.

Introducing preschoolers to the Hindi language, this book utilizes the familiar ABC English Alphabet for a fun and engaging learning experience. It features everyday Hindi words that hold cultural significance, accompanied by vibrant illustrations showcasing Indian life. The narrative emphasizes commonalities among children globally while providing linguistic and cultural insights. A delightful Hindi family guides young readers through each colorful page, enriching their adventure in a land that beautifully blends modernity with tradition.

The story highlights the transformative impact of a new skatepark in the small village of Janwaar, Madhya Pradesh, India. It follows Ramkesh and the local children as they embrace skateboarding, fostering a sense of unity and bringing their community together. The narrative showcases how a simple addition can inspire dreams and change lives, putting the village on the map in the process.

The narrative centers on a bird that reappears after winter, discovering a quiet world. As she perches on a tree by an apartment building, the residents observe her and draw inspiration from her resilience. This wordless picture book beautifully illustrates themes of hope and the enduring cycles of nature, connecting the lives of the bird and the people through their shared experience.

Illustrated with stunning cut paper art, these seven poetic vignettes capture true stories of courage, hope, and resilience from around the world. In Imagine A Garden, award-winning children's author Rina Singh shares seven real-life stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things for their communities amidst war, poverty, and violence. With vivid, textured images from celebrated Iranian illustrator Hoda Hadadi, this powerful picture book is: A celebration of everyday heroes and how they make their communities a better place A teaching tool for facilitating difficult but hopeful conversations about conflict in our world, and the people who are making a difference in their own way For kids ages 6 to 10, Imagine A Garden reimagines our complex world through the lens of love and compassion.

Recounts the true story of Jadav Payeng, who, as a boy, grew a forest in the state of Assam, which offered a home to countless plants and animals and became an extraordinary habitat whose existence borders on a miracle come true.