Tea Leaves
Shanti lives in the mountains of Sri Lanka with her mother, Amma, who works hard every day picking tea leaves. Before walking to school one day, Shanti asks her mother for her wishes. "I wish you good luck, and may you be surprised by what you learn," says Amma. Shanti's wish come true when her Uncle Nochi takes her to see the Indian Ocean.
Culture/Community: Sri Lankan / Sri Lankan American
Heritage & History: Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage and History
Themes for Children: Science, Nature, and the Outdoors, Seasons, Weather, and Time, Travel
Format: Picture Book
Audiobook: No
Age Level: 6-9
Publisher: Mondo Publishing
Book Series: Water Fun: Books for Young Children