CMP Review 2023-08-02

August 2, 2023

A really great picture book is one where the words as well as the illustrations are visually captivating. Meeru’s Multan is such a book. It begins when a little boy named Saif is unable to sleep and asks his mother to tell him a story. She proceeds to tell him the best kind—one from her own childhood. Together with Saif, we get to experience the sites, sounds, smells, and tastes of Meeru’s summer adventures in Multan, Pakistan.

The colorful illustrations by Benazir Khan Lodhi are full and fantastic—the kind meant for poring over. The story is as rich and sweet as Multan’s popular dessert, Sohan Halwa (recipe included!) and the simplicity of childhood recollections joyfully relayed from mother to son show us that what our children hear or are told is of vital importance. Visit @meerusmultanbook to learn more. And, let me know if you’ve read it!

Thank you for sharing glimpses of your life and country with the world, Dr. Miral Azam Khalil.

@rbaburina