TY - BOOK AU - Singh,Rina AU - Jāmāna,Pharidā TI - My first book of Hindi words: an ABC rhyming book of Hindi language and Indian culture SN - 9780804845625 PY - 2016///] CY - Tokyo PB - Tuttle Publishing KW - Hindi language KW - Juvenile literature KW - Alphabet KW - India KW - Social life and customs KW - Illustrated works KW - lcgft N2 - Organized as an ABC rhyming book, My First Book of Hindi Words incorporates common Hindi words into charming English-language rhymes, beginning with: "A is for akash. A sky so blue where little birds fly and big planes, too," and on through "Z is for zukhaam. Achoo! I sneeze. I must have a cold. Mama, hug me please!" Full-color pictures illustrate each word and allow even very young readers to make their first foray into India's official language. A glossary at the end makes it easy for readers--including parents and teachers--to review what they've learned ER -