Daddy’s Turban takes us into the world of a little Sikh boy, Tegh, who is fascinated with the way his father wears his turban. Tegh wants to grow up quickly, while his father cherishes the innocence of his son. This is also a story of Sikh culture and a celebration of one of its most revered ceremonies – Dastar Bandi.
Daddy’s Turban is a bilingual book, combining English and Panjabi in equal measure. Boys and girls from 4 to 10 years old, as well as their parents and grandparents will enjoy the warm story and illustrations in this book. Educators will also find the book helpful in their teaching, as it contains a special multicultural essay The Significance of Dastar Bandi which explains the significance behind the wearing of a turban.
*Ships on Nov 20th, 2018
About the Author
Inni Kaur is a passionate author, poet, story-teller and painter. She is the author of the children’s book series, Journey with the Gurus that is inspired by the life and teachings of Guru Nanak Sahib. Her other children’s books are Sakhi-Time with Nani ji and Thank-You, Vahiguru. To Inni, every single day is a celebration. While she writes anytime the spirit moves her to, she also thoroughly enjoys watching the clouds pass her by, taking long mindful walks to appreciate nature’s innate beauty, and painting abstract artwork. She lives in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
