Indian Tales
$38.58
- Paperback
96 pages
- Release Date
1 September 2017
Summary
This collection of seven spellbinding Indian folk tales deserves to be read aloud at every hearth. Larger-than-life characters, dramatic plot twists and a healthy dose of magical enchantment will keep readers absorbed for many happy hours. Includes glossary and pronunciation key for terms. AGES: 7 to 10 SELLING POINTS: . Author Shenaaz Nanji, who specializes in multicultural literature, describes herself as a “cultural hybrid with roots in Indian culture.” . Introductions to each tale include fascinating geographical and cultural facts about the region where the story comes from. . These eight tales give a fascinating view into the many facets of Indian history and culture.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781782853572 |
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| ISBN-10: | 178285357X |
| Author: | Shenaaz Nanji, Christopher Corr |
| Publisher: | Barefoot Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Barefoot Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 96 |
| Release Date: | 1 September 2017 |
| Weight: | 410g |
| Dimensions: | 230mm x 280mm |
| Audience Age: | 7-10 |
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Critics Review
“The collection provides a good introduction to Indian folklore and could be enjoyed as a read-aloud by younger children, while students in the intermediate grades can enjoy them independently” — School Library Journal
“Filled with East Indian customs and flavors, magic and secrets, and brave and silly characters, this savory collection is well suited for independent reading, reading aloud, and multicultural studies” — Booklist
Shenaaz Nanji
Shenaaz Nanji was born in Mombassa, Kenya, where she says, “I grew up in a midst of a fusion of cultures: Bantu-Swahili, Arabic and East Indians. I am a cultural hybrid with roots in Indian culture.” While raising her two children, Shenaaz found that there was a lack of multicultural literature, so she began to craft stories of her own, thus beginning her career as a writer. Shenaaz is the author of several books for children, but this is her first project with Barefoot Books. She currently lives in Calgary, Canada, with her husband. Christopher Corr is a painter and illustrator based in London. He travels the world painting people, colorful places and beautiful buildings. Since studying at the Royal College of Art, he has painted in numerous locations for exhibitions, commissions and publications. His travels include India, Cuba, Tunisia, Peru, Tahiti, Australia, the Comoros Islands, New York, Los Angeles and London. Corr has illustrated other popular Barefoot titles including My Granny Went to Market and Off We Go to Mexico.
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