Nepal is an incredible place to visit with family for hiking in the mountains and eating delicious momo and thali bhaat.
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Children's Books about Stories in Nepal
Chandra's Magic Light: Chandra and Deena's family has a smoky oil lamp at home, which makes their baby brother cough. Then one day at the market, the sisters spot a man selling lamps that are powered by the sun instead of kerosene ― and would be healthier for their brother! But how will they afford to buy one of the "magic" lamps? This lyrical celebration of hard work, determination and sisterhood is brought to life with luminous acrylic illustrations of the mountains and markets of Nepal. Includes 7 pages of facts about Nepal and instructions for making a solar-powered oven.
I See the Sun in Nepal: I See the Sun in Nepal, one of the I See the Sun series, takes place in a rural village in Nepal. The young girl in the story lives a traditional life with a familiar daily routine: chores, going to school, playing with friends, and spending time with her family. Readers will recognize the similarities as well as the differences between their own daily life and the culture of Nepal. The ordinary activities of life, to which we all relate, are described in simple prose and vivid collages of colorful paper, drawings and photography of Nepal. Bilingual in English and Nepalese (Devanagari). Includes country overview and glossary of unfamiliar terms. A portion of sales are donated to The Learning Centers in Bandipur, Nepal. For ages 5 and up.
Presha's Mountain: In a small Nepali village, resting in the shadow of the mountain lives a young girl named Presha. She dreams of one day summiting the mountain in the tradition of her Sherpa family. With hair as dark as night and determination burning in her golden-brown eyes, Presha faces challenges from her family, friends, and even herself. Amid the good hearted nature of the Sherpas, her grandparents' wisdom. and the traditions of her homeland, Presha learns patience, resilience, and the value of education. As seasons pass and her resolve deepens, she proves that even the loftiest dreams are within reach for those who dare to believe. A heartwarming tale of family, culture, and the unyielding power of dreams, Presha's Mountain is an inspiring journey for readers of all ages.
Namaste!: Whenever Nima meets someone on her long walk to the market village in Nepal, she brings her hands together with her fingers almost touching her chin, bows her head slightly, and says "Namaste," which means "the light in me meets the light in you." Includes information on the geography, culture, and people of Nepal.
Dashain's Gift of Love: A Festival Storybook: Dashain's Gift of Love: A Festival Storybook is a heartwarming tale about the wondrous ten-day celebration known as Dashain. Dashain is a festival that unites families and friends of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life, no matter where they are in the world.
Nuptse & Lhotse in Nepal: Ice cracks, prayer flags dance, Sherpas sing and yaks scare cats... Meet Nuptse and Lhotse, two adventurous cats who find themselves on their way to the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest! The Nepal Himalayas set the scene where lost marbles lead to a surprising map, where vanilla tuna ice cream covers mountain tops, and where bravery can be measured by a jellybean. Nuptse and Lhotse in Nepal is a story for dreamers of all ages whose hearts belong in far away places.
A Dog Named Haku: A Holiday Story from Nepal: It's the Festival of Lights in Nepal, and today is the day to honor dogs! Brothers Alu and Bhalu wander the streets of Kathmandu, passing by twirling kites and bamboo swings, looking for a dog to feed. But as night falls, their task begins to feel hopeless, until they spot a small black dog who is in need of a friend. This sweet story presents an important Hindu holiday through the eyes of two young boys, making it relatable for both those familiar with the holiday and those reading about it for the first time.
Jenny J's Travels Away: Nepal: The Himalayas: Jenny's imagination whisks her away to the beautiful Himalayan mountains in the country of Nepal. With each turn on the steep, rocky path and each high bridge she crosses, Jenny encounters many adventures. She meets another young girl, who is traveling with her grandparents to provide wonderful gifts and other support to the local orphanage. As they hike up the mountain together, Jenny and her new friend learn about the Sherpa people and their culture. They eagerly soak in all that they learn about these wonderful people, from Mount Everest and teahouses, to prayer flags, languages, and daily life in the mountains. With a couple sips of tea and some peanut butter and Oreos, Jenny's imagination brings her back home.
: A Nepalese tale in which a lazy boy who is cast out of his home by his exasperated mother reaps rewards during an encounter with an abominable snowman.
Namaste, Y'all!: From The Himalayas To The Lone Star State: This heart felt children’s book focuses on two cultures intertwined together. This book will take readers through a beautiful journey from the eyes of a little girl who just moved from the Himalayas to the US! Readers will be able to relate to their elementary school days with nostalgic classrooms and cafeteria lunches. When Gayatri moves from Nepal to Texas, she has the biggest culture shock during her first day of school. The building looks different, the food tastes different. Even the words she knows how to spell are spelled completely different! Her new friends have a hard time pronouncing her name and understanding her! Will Gayatri be able to overcome her fear and adjust to her new home?
Children's Books about Everest and the Himalayas
Sherpa Bel Air (Rural Life Around the World): The charm of the Himalayan mountain folk living near Mount Everest, Nepal, is brought to life for young readers. In Nepali Sherpa culture, the protector Khumbila journeys from the heights of the solar system to the momo dumplings served in a cottage kitchen. Buddhist monks, yaks, naks, and chants are featured under the planets. Detailed illustrations in traditional Tibetan style reveal landscapes, dress, and customs that combine magnificence with spirituality. Sherpa Bel Air follows the pattern of all books in Folkerts' series "Rural Life Around the World" showing contemporary rural life and traditions: it is a visual gem, both entertaining and educational. A poetic story integrated with colorful illustrations, all carefully researched, enables young children, parents, and teachers to discover a unique cultural geography. Come and sense the sounds, aromas, visual details, and emotions of people with whom you have more in common than you thought. A picture glossary is available at the back.
Tenzing Norgay (Little People, BIG DREAMS): From the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Tenzing Norgay, one of the first two people to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953. When Tenzing was young, he spent much of his childhood tending to the family’s yaks and gazing up at the Himalaya mountains, dreaming of the day he would reach the top. Once he grew up, he joined many other Sherpas who were offering to take Europeans up the highest mountain of all—Mount Everest, also known as Chomolungma, the Tibetan word for ‘Mother Goddess of the World’. It was the chance he needed to make his childhood dream a reality. He went on many expeditions, some more dangerous than others, but Tenzing never gave up his dream to reach the top of the highest peak.
Everest: The Remarkable Story of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay: In the late morning of May 29, 1953, the sun was shining brightly and a gentle breeze was blowing on the highest elevation of the world--and two men were there to witness it for the first time ever. Their names were Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, and they had ascended Everest. This is the breathtaking story of how two very different, yet equally determined, men battled frost-biting temperatures, tumbling ice rocks, powerful winds, and death-defying ridges to reach the top of the world's highest mountain.
Mountain Mission (Race the Wild #6): On a once-in-a-lifetime race through the animal kingdom, it takes smarts, strength, and skill to win! The team is climbing to new heights!The last leg of the race lands teams in the Himalayas, one of the most treacherous mountain ranges in the world. But when a rockslide disaster threatens an old friend, Russell and the team must decide whether to go on a rescue mission or race for the win...
The Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest: Caldecott-honor winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins takes readers the top of the world in this breathtaking picture book about climbing Mount Everest. Take a trip to the highest peak in the whole world! Travel along this one-of-a-kind adventure and learn what it takes to successfully reach the top of this daring mountain. From sidebars filled with fascinating facts like why climbers need oxygen and how to protect against avalanches and frostbite to a list of all of the essentials that a climber needs on their thrilling journey, this informative text has it all. With riveting cut-paper collage illustrations, Steve Jenkins captures the majesty of one of the most extreme physical challenges and gives readers a bird’s-eye view of what it’s like to stand on top of the world.
To the Top! Climbing the World’s Highest Mountain: The gripping story of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's perilous ascent of Mount Everest as they battled snow and ice slides, whipping winds, and the grim knowledge that 19 others had died in the same attempt. Their momentous feat is brought to life in this Step 5 History Reader. Step Into Reading Step 5 Readers tell stories in chapters using longer paragraphs, for children who want to take the plunge into chapter books but still like colorful illustrations and photography.
Passover on Everest: The two things Nikki loves most are huge family holiday gatherings and huge mountains. This year, she is forced to choose between them. In this true story about kindness across cultures, Jewish mother-daughter mountain climbing team Cheryl and Nikki Bart experience a seder like no other―seder on Mt. Everest, the highest mountain in the world! Initially Nikki expected they would spend their Passover huddled with strangers on an icy slope with only a bit of matzah to mark the holiday. Then came a very special surprise! An inspiring note from Cheryl and Nikki is included at the end.
Himalaya: The Wonders of the Mountains that Touch the Sky: A journey to the highest and most beautiful mountain range in the world―the Himalayas―thought to be the most magical place on Earth. About 50 million years ago, a colossal class between Indian and Asia resulted in the tallest landform on earth, with 14 peaks reaching over 8,000 meters above sea levels as it journeys through Nepal, India and Tibet. This book treks up, down, and through these magnificent mountains (including Mount Everest!), revealing the history, people, wildlife, and legends of Nepal, India and Tibet along the way. Rishikesh is a sacred city situated at the foot of the Himalayas and is therefore known as the gateway to the Himalayas. In this place, the River Ganges makes its magnificent entry into the territory of India. The Hindus chose this area of the river to build their legendary ashrams: houses where pupils and masters engage in spiritual practices such as meditation and yoga.
Where Is Mount Everest?: As the recent deaths of sixteen Sherpas underscore, climbing Mount Everest remains a daunting challenge. Located in the Himalayas, Everest is the highest mountain in the world at a whopping 29,028 feet. In this compelling narrative, Nico Medina guides readers through the mountain’s ancient beginnings, first human settlers, historic climbs, and the modern commercialization of mountain-climbing. With stories of expeditions gone wrong and miraculously successful summit climbs, this is a thrilling addition to the Where Is? series!
: High in the Himalaya, Yangshi's mother is making a rice drink to trade at the market. For Sherpas and Tibetans, trading is a means of sharing their crops and goods with others who live throughout the mountain chain. Yanghsi's family also takes some of the rice drink to the monastery as a gift for the monks. Sherpas and Tibetans live simply, in harmony with the world around them. Yangshi's people believe life is an endless circle that goes around and around, as symbolized by the prayer wheel she spins at the monastery.
Children's Books about Nepal
N Is For Nepal: Each letter of the alphabet is represented by some historical, geographical, or cultural fact about Nepal.
Nepal (Enchantment of the World): Learn about the country's history, culture, people and much more! Squeezed between India and Tibet, Nepal is one of the most diverse countries in the world. Its landscape stretches from thick subtropical forests to deep, lush valleys to the spectacular peaks of the Himalayan mountain range. The variety of plant and animal life in Nepal is also spectacular. Readers will see all of this and much more as they learn about the country's remarkable history and culture.
My First Book - Nepal: The culture, the beauty, the landmarks, the food - it is simply fascinating. In this book, we cover all of those magical elements about NEPAL in a digestible and engaging way! Combining fun and education, we use real-life images to help your child learn about the country.
Nepal (Blastoff! Readers: Exploring Countries): Namaste is the most common greeting in Nepal. It means, "The spirit within me recognizes and honors the spirit within you." Nepalese are spiritual people who believe in fate, or karma. Young readers will be fascinated by this country's history, traditions, and daily life.
Nepal Coloring Book For Children: With Interesting Facts: This coloring book is designed for children who want to learn about the wonderful country that is Nepal! This unique coloring book includes over 30 high-quality pages designed to entertain and engage, providing hours of coloring fun. Each page contains an interesting fact about Nepal which will help your child learn about the country, culture, food, language and people.
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