Malaika’s Costume
Malaika’s Costume (The Malaika Series, 1) Hardcover – Picture Book, March 1, 2016 by Nadia L. Hohn (Author), Irene Luxbacher (Author)
Malaika’s mother can’t buy her a carnival costume ― will she still be able to dance in the parade?
It’s Carnival time. The first Carnival since Malaika’s mother moved to Canada to find a good job and provide for Malaika and her grandmother. Her mother promised she would send money for a costume, but when the money doesn’t arrive, will Malaika still be able to dance in the parade?
Disappointed and upset at her grandmother’s hand-me-down costume, Malaika leaves the house, running into Ms. Chin, the tailor, who offers Malaika a bag of scrap fabric. With her grandmother’s help, Malaika creates a patchwork rainbow peacock costume, and dances proudly in the parade.
A heartwarming story about family, community and the celebration of Carnival, Nadia Hohn’s warm and colloquial language and Irene Luxbacher’s vibrant collage-style illustrations make this a strikingly original picture book.
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL. K.6
With prompting and support, name the author and illustrator of a story and define the role of each in telling the story.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.1
Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
Publisher: Groundwood Books; Illustrated edition (March 1, 2016)
Language: English
Hardcover: 32 pages
ISBN-10: 1554987547
ISBN-13: 978-1554987542
Reading Age: 3 - 7 years
Lexile Measure: AD610L
Grade Level: Preschool - 3
Item Weight: 16 ounces
Dimensions: 10 x 0.4 x 9 inches
