Animal Tales from India: Ten Stories from the Panchatantra
Animal Tales from India: Ten Stories from the Panchatantra
Animal Tales from India: Ten Stories from the Panchatantra
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Description
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A stunningly illustrated gift book of ancient Indian fables, retold by bestselling poet Nikita Gill. The stories of the Panchatantra have been read aloud and shared for thousands of years, kept alive by generation after generation of storytellers. In this captivating collection of ten animal tales, reimagined with warmth and wit by Nikita Gill, you'll meet mighty elephants and courageous mice, cunning crocodiles and clever monkeys, talkative tortoises, and little lapwing birds. Discover a world of wonder, wisdom, and friendship, of helping others, speaking out, and finding courage. With vibrant, irresistible color artwork by Chaaya Prabhat on every page, and beautiful high-end finishes, including a jacket, foiled cloth binding and a ribbon marker, this is a timeless gift book for every child to enjoy and treasure.
About the Author
About the Author
Nikita Gill is an Irish-Indian poet and playwright with a worldwide fan base. She has written seven collections of poetry, including, for young adults, These Are the Words. Nikita has been shortlisted for the Goodreads Choice Award for Poetry multiple times and nominated for the Yoto Carnegie Medal. Animal Tales from India, stories from the Panchatantra shared with her by her grandmother, is her first book for younger readers. She lives in Hampshire, England. Chaaya Prabhat is an award-winning illustrator and lettering artist and has illustrated many picture books, both here and in the UK. As a child, she loved to read and listen to the stories from the Panchatantra. Chaaya began drawing from an early age, inspired by the beautiful colors, animals, and people around her in Chennai, India, where she grew up. Chaaya now lives and works in Goa, India.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Nikita Gill supplies a sparkling retelling of 10 stories [from the Panchatantra], vividly illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat... Great read-aloud enjoyment to be had for families."
--Meghan Cox Gurdon, The Wall Street Journal "Stunning illustrations of expressive animals fill beautiful spreads, with the text smartly placed in the landscape's negative space...They're expertly narrated and have fun, engaging sound effects."--Allison Tran, School Library Journal
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Nosy Crow
Pub date:
2024-05-07
Length:
96 pages
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