Bibliograph

Indian children's favorite stories, fables, myths and fairy tales, retold by Rosemarie Somaiah ; illustrated by B. Ranjan Somaiah

Type

Label

Indian children's favorite stories, fables, myths and fairy tales, retold by Rosemarie Somaiah ; illustrated by B. Ranjan Somaiah

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Primary

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Indian children's favorite stories

Oclc number

1152567231

Responsibility statement

retold by Rosemarie Somaiah ; illustrated by B. Ranjan Somaiah

Sub title

fables, myths and fairy tales

Summary

Indian Children's Favorite Stories is a charming selection of eight Indian tales that provide an insight into traditional Indian culture. Retold for an international audience, the 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. A glossary is also included, so that everyone can understand and appreciate the Indian words scattered throughout the stories

Table Of Contents

Munna and the grain of rice -- The birth of Krishna -- No ordinary lad -- The story of Raman -- Journey to heaven -- The foolish man

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Indian children's favourite stories

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