Bringing Asha Home

Publisher Marketing: It's Rakhi, the Hindu holiday special to brothers and sisters, and Arun wishes he had a sister with whom to celebrate. Soon it looks as if his wish will come true. His parents are going to adopt a baby girl named Asha. She is coming all the way from India, where Arun's dad was born. The family prepares for Asha's arrival, not knowing it will be almost a year until they receive governmental approval to bring Asha home. Arun is impatient and struggles to accept the long delay, but as time passes he finds his own special ways to build a bond with his sister, who is still halfway around the world. With warmth and honesty, this tender story taps into the feelings of longing, love and joy that adoption brings to many families. Readers will find reassurance knowing there is more than one way to become part of a loving family. Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 08/15/2006 pg. 845 (EAN 9781584302599, Hardcover) Booklist 10/15/2006 pg. 54 (EAN 9781584302599, Hardcover) School Library Journal 11/01/2006 pg. 98 (EAN 9781584302599, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2007 pg. 32 (EAN 9781584302599, Hardcover) Multicultural Review 05/01/2007 pg. 88 (EAN 9781584302599, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Krishnaswami, Uma Rukhsana Khan was born in Lahore, Pakistan and grew up in Dundas, Ontario. She is the author of a number of children's books, including Muslim Child, Many Windows, The Roses in My Carpets, and The Big Red Lollipop. She lives in Toronto, Ontario. Contributor Bio:  Akib, Jamel Uma Krishnaswami is the author of several books for children. She was born in New Delhi, India, and now lives in Aztec, New Mexico. Jamel Akib grew up in Malaysia and now lives in Leigh-on-Sea, England. This is his first picture book.