Product Description

In this photographic alphabet, the author introduces young readers to some of the customs, religions and cultures - both ancient and modern - that make up this fast-developing country. Focusing on both city and country life, this is a celebration of Pakistan in all its aspects, from dhobi to jasmine, from hijab to water buffalo.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #337383 in Books
• Published on: 2007-08-15
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 32 pages

Review
The latest title in Frances Lincoln's wonderful World Alphabet series. Vibrant photographs and simple text combine to show the many different aspects of life in this young country. Other titles in the series include A is for Africa and J is for Jamaica - all titles in the series make a fantastic introduction to national culture, customs and religion for Key Stage One children. Bookseller In this book... photographs and text are arranged alphabetically to introduce young readers to the culture of this developing country. The photographs are colourful and give an authentic sense of daily life in Pakistan. The accompanying descriptive text by the author who was born in Pakistan is simply written! a fascinating glimpse of life in Pakistan www.writeaway.org.uk As an introduction to the country this book should be useful as a talking point. School Librarian

About the Author
Shazia Razzack was born in Rawalpindi, in Pakistan, and came to live in the United Kingdom when she was two. She took her BSc (Hons) in Human Biology at the University of East London before training to be a teacher and has been teaching in East London ever since. She lives in Wanstead, London. Prodeepta Das was born in Cuttack, in eastern India. He is a freelance photographer and author whose pictures have been published in over 20 children's books. In 1991 Inside India, which he also wrote, won the Commonwealth Photographer's Award. Prodeepta's books for Frances Lincoln are P is for Pakistan, Prita Goes to India, K is for Korea, We are Britain!, Geeta's Day, I is for India, J is for Jamaica, Kamal Goes to Trinidad, P is for Poland and B is for Bangladesh.