Paromita: The Value In A Name - Paperback

$20.52

Paromita: The Value In A Name - Paperback

Name: Paromita: The Value In A Name - Paperback
Brand: BooksCloud
SKU: 9798234020536
Price: 20.52 USD
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by Paromita de

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Book Overview

Some kids worry about homework. Paromita worries about her name. When her teacher twists her name into something that sounds like a sputtering car engine, the whole class laughs, and Paromita's confidence hits the floor.

Paromita follows a young Indian girl who once loved her beautiful name and the kathak dances she learned from her grandma. But at school, her name becomes a target. Between "Parooometer" and "Parrot," she decides that life might be easier if everyone just called her "Pat." Spoiler alert: it isn't.

What follows is a story about pride, identity, and a seven-yard sari. Paromita finds her voice again at the school talent show, where she performs her kathak dance and tells everyone exactly what her name means, where it comes from, and why mispronouncing it is more than a simple mistake. By the next day, her classmates see her differently, and she learns that being herself is far stronger than trying to fit in.

This story gives young readers a look into how cultural identity and confidence can grow from pain and pride in equal measure. It shows how a child's voice can shift how others see difference.

ISBN	9798234020536
Author	Paromita de
Publisher	Paromita de
Genre	Children
Format	Paperback
Published	April 2026
Language	ENG- English
Pages	40
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Kids and Teens & young adults
Print Size	Standard Print