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Indian Children's Favorite Stories: Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales (in English)
Rosemarie Somaiah
(Author)
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B. Ranjan Somaiah
(Illustrated by)
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Tuttle Publishing
· Hardcover
Indian Children's Favorite Stories: Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales (in English) - Somaiah, Rosemarie ; Somaiah, B. Ranjan
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Synopsis "Indian Children's Favorite Stories: Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales (in English)"
This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Indian fairy tales and other folk stories that the whole family will enjoy! Indian Children's Favorite Stories is a charming selection of eight Indian tales that provide an insight into traditional Indian culture. They make perfect new additions for story time or bedtime reading. Retold for an international audience, the beautifully illustrated stories will give children of all ages a glimpse into the fables and folklore of India, including tales of how Lord Krishna escapes the evil Kamsa's repeated attempts to kill him, and how the elephant keeper's daughter, Rani, humbles an unwise and unjust king by emptying his storehouses of rice. Featured Indian stories include: The Story of Rama, the ancient Indian tale of a prince's exile and return to his homelandSukhu and Dukhu, two sisters--one kind, one selfish--and their different fatesMunna and the Grain of Rice, how a good and clever girl saves her people from hungerAnd five more wonderful tales to delight story lovers everywhere.A glossary is also included, so that everyone can understand and appreciate the Indian words scattered throughout the stories. The Children's Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West. Other multicultural children's books in this series include: Asian Children's Favorite Stories, Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories, Japanese Children's Favorite Stories, Singapore Children's Favorite Stories, Filipino Children's Favorite Stories, Favorite Children's Stories from China & Tibet, Chinese Children's Favorite Stories, Korean Children's Favorite Stories, Balinese Children's Favorite Stories, and Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories.
