"Our Little Hindu Cousin" by Blanche McManus is a charming and informative children's book that provides a glimpse into the Hindu culture through the eyes of a young girl named Neeka. The story follows Neeka as she goes about her daily life, celebrating festivals, attending school, and spending time with her family.

McManus does a wonderful job of portraying Hindu customs and traditions in a way that is both engaging and educational. Readers will appreciate the colorful illustrations that bring the story to life, as well as the simple yet informative text that explains various aspects of Hinduism.

Overall, "Our Little Hindu Cousin" is a delightful book that offers young readers a valuable introduction to the Hindu religion and culture. It is a great resource for parents and teachers looking to introduce children to different world views and ways of life. Highly recommended for children of all ages.

Book Description:
This book is one of a series that aims at describing other cultures to children in an entertaining way that honors the culture, educates the child and keeps their minds open to the possibility of other people living wonderful lives in far off places. "Our little cousins of Hindustan are charming little people, even though their manners and customs and their religion are so very different from our own. India is a big country, and there are many different races of people living within its borders, the two principal ones being the Mohammedans and the Hindus. The Mohammedans number about sixty millions and there are about a hundred and eighty millions of Hindus, who are by far the superior race. The intelligence of the Hindus is of a very high order, but, like all Eastern races, they have many superstitions. Their attention to their food and drink and personal cleanliness is remarkable, and, though their customs in this respect are peculiar, they follow a healthful and sanitary manner of living which might well be practised by Western folk."