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Sunshine in the Monsoons

by Tina Athaide

A rainy season shared across generations

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A rainy season shared across generations

In Mira’s town, the monsoons bring days of cloud, thunder, and rain, turning a colorful neighborhood gray. This picture book centers on Mira and her grandmother, framing the rainy season as a chance to look for a silver lining. The weather and neighborhood give the story a clear sense of place, while the grandmother-grandchild relationship anchors its focus on finding brightness during gloomy days.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young children ages 4–8
  • Families looking for a picture book about a grandparent and grandchild
  • Readers interested in stories set during the monsoon season

Themes

Grandparent-grandchild connectionMonsoon weatherFinding hope during difficult momentsNeighborhood and place

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Book overview

With illustrations by Archana Sreenivasan, Tina Athaide's Sunshine in the Monsoons is a moving grandmother/grandchild picture book that reminds us to look for the silver lining in even the biggest storm clouds.

Every year, the rainy season rolls into Mira's town. For days and days during these monsoons, the sun hides behind thick clouds. Thunder booms. Rain pours. The bright and colorful neighborhood turns gray.

With her grandmother, Av

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