{"product_id":"ritu-in-the-sun-9780593806692","title":"Ritu in the Sun","description":"\u003cb\u003eA lyrical picture book about one little girl's experience with colorism--and a celebration of that which can make us see things anew: light and love.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRitu loves the sun. She loves it in the morning when it slants in through the kitchen window; in the afternoon when it makes the pool sparkle; and in the evening when it lights up the sky with splashes of orange and pink. But her Nani is worried the sun will give Ritu a tan. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCan Ritu convince her that all skin colors are beautiful--including Nani's own? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith poetic text and stunning illustrations, this poignant story is sure to inspire children to embrace their own unique beauty--and it includes the author's grandmother's own aloo bhaji and roti recipes at the back.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Moniza Hossain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Crown Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/21\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.87lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.31h x 9.36w x 0.39d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593806692\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2026 pg. 68\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2026 pg. 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMoniza Hossain\u003c\/b\u003e is a Singaporean author who is inspired by her South Asian heritage. While she has a Masters in English Literature and has taught literary books for a living, her true love is writing books for children. When she's not busy reading and writing, she likes to paint. Her subject of choice is the mighty dragon. She lives in Manchester with her family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMercè López \u003c\/b\u003ewas born in Barcelona, Spain. She studied at the Llotja School of Art and has since illustrated more than fifty books for publishers from different countries. In 2022, she received the Lazarillo Illustrated Album Award for the picture book \u003ci\u003eMontañas\u003c\/i\u003e. She finds inspiration in traveling and learning all kinds of things, in friends, family, books, and music.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Moniza Hossain \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47876587782301,"sku":"9780593806692","price":37.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_e1b2b97c-d5b0-4c84-b828-ffd050136d61.jpg?v=1777382711","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/ritu-in-the-sun-9780593806692","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}