Archie Celebrates an Indian Wedding – Archie is very busy. Poppy Uncle is getting married to Miss Julie and there is so much to be done. When Poppy Uncle asks Archie to help out Emma, Miss Julie’s niece, Archie is worried. How will she be able to help Emma through the entire wedding process and get everything done? This delightful book is about culture, togetherness and family gatherings.
What’s It About
Archie is excited that Poppy Uncle is marrying Miss Julie. There is so much to do! However, Poppy Uncle has a huge favor to ask, for Archie to help out Miss Julie’s niece, Emma. Emma has never been to an Indian wedding and is completely unaware of all of the traditions that go along with it. Archie is there to teach Emma, but wonders how she will be able to help her and get all of her wedding tasks done in time.
During the wedding, Emma and Archie begin to develop a very special bond. Through culture and family, Emma begins to learn the traditions with Archie’s help and Archie makes a new friend in the process!
This book is a beautiful illustration of two families and two cultures merging together in love. The illustrations of Partwinder Singh bring the characters to life. Author Mitali Banerjee Ruths writes a story that children of all ages will understand while bringing light and wisdom of integration of a new family member and the bonding of families.
Children of all ages will learn something new and enjoy the excitement and bustle of a big wedding!
Extra Credit
Have your child draw a picture of their favorite wedding tradition. How would they help another person who was learning about their traditions or culture?
