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Did you know that the Himalayas are still growing?
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They rise about 5 millimeters every year!
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Imagine needing a taller ladder every time you visit!
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Thankfully, to enjoy our new book Himalayan Nights (drops October 7), you only need a blanket & your imagination.
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-Kabir & Sue
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Monthly Bucket - September
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​📚 Books

​Himalayan Nights​
By Kabir Sehgal & Surishtha Sehgal (Illustrated by Kamala Nair)
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Our 10th book is almost here!​
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From the highest snowcapped peaks to the lowest shimmering lakes and all the amazing places in between, come explore the wondrous sights of the Himalayan Mountains in Asia.

Whether it’s a boat ride or bird-watching, riding on bikes or on yaks, there are mountains of fun to be had! And when the day of fun is done, wrap up in a cozy pashmina and settle in to sleep and dream of all the day’s adventures.
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​Boats on the Bay​
By Jeanne Walker Harvey (Illustrated by Grady McFerrin)
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Illustrations and easy to read text portray a variety of vessels, from houseboats to dredgers, through the course of a busy day on the bay.
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​Fiona the Fruit Bat​
By Dan Riskin (Illustrated by Rachel Qiuqi)
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It's time for Fiona the fruit bat to take her very first flight, but she's scared. How will she fly when she can't see in the dark? The fascinating science behind echolocation, including backmatter pages with information on fruit bats from the author.

🎵 Music

​Into the Wide World​
By Apollo Kids
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A whimsical and adventurous album full of uplifting tunes about exploring nature and the world. Perfect for storytime or bedtime.

​Remember Varanasi​
By Surishtha Sehgal​
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Drift into sleep as Sue takes you on a serene journey through Varanasi, the spiritual heart of India.
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🍦 Extras
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​How to make vegetable pakoras - Sue's secret recipe. Crispy vegetable fritters made with chickpea flour and aromatic spices.
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📅 Calendar​
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August 9 - Raksha Bandhan
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October 20 - Diwali​
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📷 Photo

Let's go to sleep.
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📖 Readings​
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