P Is for Pakistan

by Shazia Razzak, Prodeepta Das (Photographer)

Following on the success of B Is for Brazil, C Is for China, and I Is for India, P Is for Pakistan teaches the ABCs with attention-grabbing photos that   parade Pakistan's many wonders. Author Shazia Razzak and photographer Prodeepta Das introduce a wide variety of the customs, religions, and cultures, both ancient and modern, found within 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.

Genres: Pakistan

32 pages, Hardcover

First published July 10, 2007

Reviews

[Bernardo Sanchez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pakistan zindabad! It is such a beautiful country and it is an amazing place that I would love to visit someday and this book is great introduction to this beautiful country and because it is written like an alphabet, it can be easy read-aloud for many students. Definitely would want to read this book for young children.

[Rian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Summary: This informational book is written in an ABC format, with simple explanations and beautiful, contemporary photographs.

Response: the more I learn about using informational books with young children, the more I value excellent photography and contemporary images - this book has both. Photography provides an accuracy of image that is critical, especially when teaching about a topic or place (in this case Pakistan) that has been misunderstood and misrepresented in many mainstream images. It also reinforces the fact that this information is current and contemporary, not historical ("long ago and far away"). With the information being brief explanations for each letter of the alphabet, this book would be good for younger readers or as an introduction to a lesson or unit for older readers. For children from Pakistan, this book could provide a wonderful mirror, and for children just learning about this country, it would provide an excellent window, with some facts probably feeling brand new and some feeling like something they could relate to.

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[Matthew · Rating 3 out of 5]

I learned a lot from reading this. Like so many other nonfiction alphabet books, it does a good job of describing its subject using every letter except X. The X was lame and terrible, but they always are. Good book.