"Gorgeous illustrations and global message…a wonderful book…teaches multicultural respect, character education skills, self-esteem, tolerance, and cultural awareness…[students] wanted me to read it again immediately after I finished."
-- Learning (R) Magazine Teacher Evaluators

"Sumptuous jewel-toned paintings with Indian motifs…[and] tantalizing travel morsels…engage readers…."
-- School Library Journal

 "A truly exceptional picture book treasure to share with young people."              

-- Midwest Book Review

 "A warm and touching tale for a reader of any age. This colorful glimpse into India's diverse landscape, culture, and daily life is bound to delight as well as educate the reader."
-- Prem Kumar, Ph.D., Founder/Director, Indian American Education Foundation (IAEF)

"I am sure that my students will enjoy the beautiful illustrations and the opportunity to learn about a culture that is different than their own. The discussion that will occur as a result of the lost wallet will also  provide valuable reflections of our own morality and values."

-- Barbara Carter, Librarian, Arlington Elementary, Lexington, KY

"An exceptionally well written book for all ages....The best children's book I have read in the past twenty years."
-- James Sellman, M.D., Child, Adolescent, Adult Psychiatry & Integrative Medicine

"This book really provides a geography lesson, a study in ethics, and a brief insight into Indian culture... I'm in love with the brightly colored illustrations....even the youngest kids enjoy looking at the pictures."  -- A reviewer from Ravenna, Ohio

"Finders Keepers? is a wonderful journey for children....This personal experience provides a meaningful way to better understand people of a different land. The lesson shared transcends all cultures and religions and is needed now more than ever."
--Chantel Dunham, Director of Development, University of Georgia Libraries

"Your artwork is evocative and very moving and you have a gift for bringing a story to life through pictures."
--Dianne Condon, Baker & Taylor Sales Representative

"The story captures the essence of the cultural values of India that parents will want to pass on to their children....A book that parents and children will enjoy very much."
-- Pravin Shah, Co-Founder, Jain Study Center of North Carolina

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