Tundra is very excited to be publishing Once Upon a Sari on May 7, 2024! Written by Zenia Wadhwani and illustrated by Avani Dwivedi, Once Upon a Sari is a picture book about a little girl who gets into her mom’s saris and makes a glorious, colorful mess while discovering the memories attached to each sari.
Cover Art: Avani Dwivedi
Cover Design: Gigi Lau
Once Upon a Sari
By Zenia Wadhwani
Illustrated by Avani Dwivedi
48 Pages | Ages 4-8 | Hardcover
ISBN 9781774880944 | Tundra Books
Release Date: May 7, 2024
Avani is having a wonderful time looking at all of her mother’s saris, but she soon realizes she’s made a big mess. When her mom comes in, Avani expects a scolding, but instead, her mom sits down with her and tells her about the memories associated with each sari: memories of weddings and celebrations, memories of when and where the sari came from. And, in case of one very special sari, memories that were passed down from her parents and grandparents. A beautiful and vibrant reflection on how what we wear connects us to big and small moments in our lives, Once Upon a Sari is a colorful feast for the eyes and the heart.
Also by Avani Dwivedi:
My Bollywood Dream
By Avani Dwivedi
40 Pages | Ages 3-7 | Hardcover
ISBN 9781536228427 | Candlewick
It’s Friday night, and on the bustling streets of Mumbai, a girl heads out with her family to the cinema. As she rides through the winding blocks with her maa, baba, and bhai, old melodies fill the car. And as she captures the sights and sounds of the city with her camera, she imagines a movie unfolding before her eyes. A choreographed dance sequence atop a long line of cars! When they arrive at the screening, the room is abuzz with people from all walks of life, waiting to lose themselves in the show. And finally comes the best part: time for everyone to jump up and dance! First-time author-illustrator Avani Dwivedi offers a buoyant, whimsically illustrated love letter to Mumbai and Bollywood – and to children everywhere eager to take mastery of their dreams.