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A Little Bit of Everything

Amaya was born on a winter night--and every experience and memory helps to build her identity. She is a little bit of Mama, whose family is far away in India, and a little bit of Papa, whose mother immigrated from China for a new life. She is a little bit of the salty ocean and a little bit of the rolling storm. A little bit of the stars in the sky, and a little bit of so many other things. When Amaya's new sibling arrives, she knows just what to say about who she is, and what her sister will become. With stunning, whimsical art, this lyrical book asks readers to celebrate their own uniqueness--and that of others. This is a lullaby to any child who is discovering who they are. Part of the Own Voices, Own Stories collection

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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 1
Dewey E
Lexile 560L
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level N
Publisher Sleeping Bear Press
Series Own Voices, Own Stories
Language English
Available Formats Hardcover (9781534112926), PDF (9781668936153), ePub (9781668936160), Hosted ebook (9781668936184), Kindle (9781668936177)
Copyright 2024
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 10 x 10
Graphics Full-color illustrations
  • Pedro and Daniel Intersectionality Book Award, Long-listed, 2025

Donovan's Literary Services - A Little Bit of Everything

A Little Bit of Everything by Meghana Narayan is packed with colorful illustrations by Michelle Carlos. It explores a daughter’s birth and her parents’ wisdom about her life’s meaning.

Donovan's Literary Services - A Little Bit of Everything

A Little Bit of Everything by Meghana Narayan is packed with colorful illustrations by Michelle Carlos. It explores a daughter’s birth and her parents’ wisdom about her life’s meaning.

Midwest Book Reviews - A Little Bit of Everything

A Little Bit Of Everything is a picture book lullaby to any child who is discovering who they are. Original, unique, fun and inspiring.

Kirkus Review - A Little Bit of Everything

A lyrical ode to the experiences that make people who they are…A sweet and enchanting exploration of identity.

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Author: Meghana Narayan

Meghana Narayan is an author and artist devoted to telling stories that reflect the experiences of diverse readers. The daughter of Indian immigrants, she graduated from Teachers College, Columbia University, has an MA in literacy, and taught in early childhood classrooms for over a decade. Meghana lives in Maryland, where you can find her chasing her children through the garden and stuffing her pockets with all kinds of natural treasures!

Illustrator: Michelle Carlos

Michelle Carlos is a Filipino illustrator whose art is inspired by her travels, memories, dreams, and exposure to diverse cultures. She lives in Stuttgart, Germany with her husband.

Original artwork
Full-color illustrations