Ashok by Any Other Name

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Summary: A Great Book!
Review: This book featuring a South Asian Indian-American boy led to interesting discussions about names with my children. The situation was realistic and I liked the multicultural aspect with the talk between Ashok and and an African-American teacher.

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Summary: Very Nice Message
Review: This book, featuring a South Asian Indian-American boy, nicely captured feelings about an unusual name and trying to fit in. The multicultural aspect and the words of advice from an African-Ameican teacher were a nice message. It was a little long for the kindergarten set, but when I read it to my son's class, it sparked a nice discussion with the children eagerly talking about their names. This book should be in every school or daycare library!

Rating:
Summary: Very Nice Message
Review: This book, featuring a South Asian Indian-American boy, nicely captured feelings about an unusual name and trying to fit in. The multicultural aspect and the words of advice from an African-Ameican teacher were a nice message. It was a little long for the kindergarten set, but when I read it to my son's class, it sparked a nice discussion with the children eagerly talking about their names. This book should be in every school or daycare library!

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Summary: Indian history for children
Review: This story introduces children to the great Indian king through the story of a little boy's concern with his name.