Archie, a young Indian girl, guides her future cousin, Emma, though Indian wedding traditions. Through it all, Emma is fascinated, respectful, and eager to help.

The thing that I keep remembering about this book is Emma asking Archie if it’s okay for her to wear an Indian outfit (I think a lehenga choli?). It shows that Emma is concerned about appropriation, and gives Archie a chance to explain that this is what is EXPECTED of her. She’s been INVITED to this wedding, and this is part of the celebration.

This book is a great introduction to the concept of celebrating cultures, especially when invited in. Likewise, it’s great for a kid obsessed with weddings or romance, or about to go to an Indian wedding themself.

Advanced reader copy provided by the publisher.

A sweet picture book showing how beautiful an Indian wedding is to kids. It would be a great edition to any library school, public or home.

This book was fun and informative. Archie’s uncle Poppy is getting married. But many people coming to the wedding aren’t used to the traditions of an Indian wedding. Archie will make friends with Emma as well as help the reader understand what’s going on and why things happen. This book was really fun, and the illustrations are lively and colorful. This book will be fun to read anytime no matter what type of wedding may or may not be taking place.

This is a very informative illustrated book showing Indian culture, specifically Indian wedding. As someone not from this culture, it's really interesting to know the customs in an Indian wedding. I also liked how these information were shown in this book.

Adored this tale about Archanda introducing Indian cultural concepts and wedding traditions to a new addition to the family, Emma, whose aunt is marrying Archie’s uncle. Archie’s already looking after her baby brother, Krishna, so at first she isn’t thrilled to also have Emma to look after. But she rises to the occasion and soon she and Emma become friends who are excited to become cousins!

I liked that the story included Archie’s reluctance to be responsible for both her brother and a new guest at the wedding, but it also showed how they worked through it and their relationship grew as they helped each other while Archie taught Emma that the main goal of the wedding was to celebrate the families coming together and enjoy themselves.

The illustrations were gorgeous and lively. The story was simple and wholesome and full of joy. It was lovely to learn a few words and review the glossary at the end to really cement their meanings. Thoroughly enjoyable. I know the kiddos will love it and be excited to attend an Indian wedding too!

Thank you Netgalley for this digital ARC.

This story was a lot of fun and I'm excited to see the series continue on. The illustrations are bright, fun, and engaging. The story invites you to join in and learn about Indian customs/culture at a wedding!

This was a cute picture book about marriage festivities in an Indian family.

Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for this eARC in exchange for an honest review!

Living in the rural Midwest of the US, I have never had the opportunity to enjoy being at a wedding between people from India, nor spent much time understanding the rituals and celebrations of the people. Thank goodness for those who have given us the ability to learn and enjoy (even if we have to look elsewhere to listen to the music). This is a marvelous book!
The illustrations by Parwinder Singh are fun, imaginative, brilliantly colorful, and positively delightful!
Well suited for reading WITH someone of any age including ESL, and great for gifting to anyone, but especially to a school or your local public library!
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Available 30 Apr 2024

"It's an Indian wedding Auntie Julie, a lot of things happen. You're supposed to have fun and be happy!"

This is my favorite quote from this wonderful book. I really liked this book. It is a great 'guide' for non-Indian people who want to learn more about an Indian wedding. I also think it is really suitable for kids.

The illustrations are gorgeous, even in black and white.

This a great book to explain and prepare your little one for a traditional indian wedding! As far as what my friends has told me it’s accurate but even i learned a few new things from this book. Love the representation.

A delightful way to explain a few traditions associated with Indian weddings. The bright and colourful illistrations are as enjoyable as the narration

This is a delightful picture book that explains traditional Indian weddings in a manner that is understandable and relatable to children! The art was beautiful and the storyline moved quickly and efficiently.

"It's an Indian wedding. You're supposed to have fun and be happy." So says Archie and she prepares for her Poppy Uncle's wedding to Miss Julie. When her uncle asks her to make sure Emma, a guest of the bride, enjoys herself, Archie helps Emma feel at home with the traditions of an Indian wedding. As the festivities progress, Archie sees Emma as more that a task, but as a friend and Emma begins to enjoy the unfamiliar festivities of the wedding. They even help put the bride at ease by telling her, "It's an Indian wedding. You're supposed to have fun and be happy."

“Archie Celebrates an Indian Wedding” by Mitali Banerjee Ruths is a delightful and culturally enriching children’s book that provides young readers insight into the vibrant and joyous traditions of an Indian wedding. While specific critical reviews are not available, the book’s presence on platforms such as Goodreads and Amazon, as well as the author’s other well-received work, “Archie Celebrates Diwali,” suggests that it is a valuable and engaging resource for children and families interested in learning about different cultures and traditions. The book’s focus on the celebration of an Indian wedding, as well as the author’s previous work centred on Diwali, one of the most significant festivals in India, indicates that it offers an authentic and immersive experience, allowing young readers to explore the cultural and social dimensions of Indian traditions. The positive ratings and reviews on Goodreads further underscore the book’s appeal and potential to captivate and educate young audiences.

While the absence of specific critical reviews limits the depth of the assessment, the book’s availability on reputable platforms and its focus on the cultural and celebratory aspects of an Indian wedding position it as a valuable and authentic resource for children and families. Its potential to foster cultural awareness and appreciation, as well as its engaging and visually appealing narrative, make it a valuable addition to children’s literature, particularly for those interested in exploring diverse cultural traditions.

In conclusion, “Archie Celebrates an Indian Wedding” by Mitali Banerjee Ruths appears to be a well-received and culturally significant children’s book, offering an authentic and immersive exploration of the traditions and celebrations associated with an Indian wedding. Its presence on reputable platforms and its focus on fostering cultural awareness and appreciation make it a valuable and engaging resource for children and families interested in learning about and celebrating diverse cultural traditions.

This story is a wonderful introduction to Indian wedding customs including the pageantry, family, and traditions that are incorporated. Readers are able to learn all about this process through the eyes of Archie.

I really enjoyed this story! It was a great way to explain some of the traditions associated with an Indian Wedding to someone who might be unfamiliar. The illustrations were really well done. My daughter enjoyed it as well, and wants a copy for her bookshelf!

Thank you so much to Charlesbridge for providing an eARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Archie is a young girl looking forward to her Poppy Uncle’s wedding to her friend Emma’s Aunt Julie! She teaches the reader — and Emma, who isn’t Indian — about all of the traditions that come with an Indian wedding, from the mehendi party to the sangeet party to stealing Poppy Uncle’s shoes!
This book was a joy to read. Being Indian myself, it was lovely to see these traditions through a child’s eyes, and they’re explained in a way that a child of any ethnicity or age can understand them. I loved seeing how Archie and Emma’s friendship grew as the story progressed, and the illustrations were wonderful! So colorful and lively, just like an Indian wedding should be.

The backmatter was the perfect finishing touch! A glossary is included for the Indian terms that children may not be familiar with, along with a small explanation of what an actual Indian wedding ceremony entails, written in a way that readers of all ages can understand.

I received an electronic ARC from Charlesbridge through NetGalley.
Archie is back and enjoying the build up to her Poppy Uncle's wedding. She meets a new friend when Julie's niece comes, and the two of them share everything that is happening with readers. The artwork is brightly colored and pulls readers in to be part of this celebration as well. Informative text and a glosary are included at the end for further learning.

Archie is a young girl who wants to help organise her uncle's wedding ceremony. She meets Emma, her future cousin, who also helps her, while learning how Indian weddings are celebrating.

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This book was really lovely. As someone who doesn't know much about Indian culture, I really enjoyed this book and all the explanation that were given, as well as the addition of the glossary at the end.

I think it's a book that every kid could enjoy—not just Indian kids—, as the story and the way Archie and Emma's friendship grow are both very cute!

The illustrations made it so lively and beautiful too. They were filled with lots of details that carried well the atmosphere!

I received a copy of this eBook for an honest review from NetGalley.

This is a beautiful book about a Indian wedding though the eyes of the grooms niece. She gets the honor of teaching the brides niece about the customs of an Indian wedding. It is wonderfully illustrated with colorful pictures. The nieces become family and friends over the celebrations,