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Dressing up with Archchi

Dressing up with Archchi

Regular price LKR 1,050.00
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Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9786249823303
Enjoy a colourful afternoon of fun and frolic with a spirited youngster as she slays monsters and demonstrates that girls can be whatever they want to be – they only need an active imagination and the love and support of a wonderful grandmother!

This charming picture book is about a little Sri Lankan girl who loves playing dress up with her Archchi (grandma in Sinhalese). She selects a colourful sari, decorates her hair, and puts on her (non-toxic) makeup with care. But she is no ordinary Asian Princess.

My brother has come to collect me.
Monsters and maidens we play.
This Princess fights her own battles.
She’s not afraid. No way!

Illustrated in vibrant colours this paperback also includes three ACTIVITY pages and a DIY JIGSAW PUZZLE!
So, come spend and enjoyable evening Dressing Up With Archchi!

Shipping

We deliver books islandwide for a flat fee of 500LKR per order. All orders are processed within 1-2 days of receiving your order confirmation. Shipping takes 1-3 business days (excluding weekend and national holidays). Items are packed by Wild & the Sage and shipped by Sri Lanka Post via the Speed Post service. For more information, see our shipping policy

Store pick-up

You can skip the shipping fees and collect books directly from our bookshop: Wild & the Sage, 311 Peellagoda, Unawatuna. After placing your order and selecting In-store pickup at checkout, your order will be prepared and ready for pick up within 1 business day. Our in-store pickup hours are 9am-5pm on Tuesday-Sunday.

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Welcome to Wild & the Sage

Wild & the Sage is an independent bookshop on the south coast of Sri Lanka. We stock a range of local and international titles, available for islandwide delivery. Can’t find your favourite? We’re happy to source books to order. We also host regular workshops and events, as well as a monthly book club. Visit us in Galle to try our kitchen’s incredible menu and sip coffee in our garden courtyard. Everyone’s welcome for conversations over cake.

"The book selection is impeccable, could have wandered around and read for hours."

Susanne T (2024)