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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
30
Age Group
0-2 Years
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a children’s picture book of ancient Indian fables retold for today’s readers. It weaves two vivid tales about wit, choice, and courage into an inviting reading experience for curious kids. The intended audience is early readers and elementary-age children who enjoy animal-led adventures and moral insights. The tone is adventurous, warm, and thought-provoking, balancing suspense with gentle humor.
Presented as story-led narratives with bright, expressive illustrations, the book makes classic fables feel immediate and accessible. The first tale centers on a royal setting where tiny creatures have very different plans for a bite, while the second follows a clever rabbit as he navigates danger to protect his tribe from a rampaging herd. The reading experience is engaging because each page pairs clear, easy-to-read prose with lively visuals that invite young readers to predict what might happen next and discuss the choices the characters make. The collection encourages reflective thinking and conversation about strategy, fairness, and friendship.
Readers will enjoy a clear path through two timeless stories drawn from the Panchatantra, told in accessible language that respects young audiences. The gentle pacing and vivid artwork invite independent reading or shared storytelling, fostering curiosity about traditional folklore and cultural storytelling traditions.
After finishing, readers gain confidence to think creatively, ask questions about characters’ actions, and see lessons in everyday choices. The collection leaves a warm, lasting impression and invites further exploration of traditional folk tales, nurturing a lifelong love of reading and learning.
Product Details
Author
Meena Arora Nayak
Publisher
Rupa Publications
Number of Pages
30
Language
English
SKU
BK0434542
ISBN
9780241294048
Reading Age
0-2 Years
Dimensions
12.7x0.64x20.32CM
Binding
Hardback
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Meena Arora Nayak Is A Former Professor Of English And Mythology. She Is The Author Of The Novels A Dust Storm In Delhi, Endless Rain, About Daddy, And In The Aftermath, As Well As The Puffin Book Of Legendary Lives, Evil In The Mahabharata, The Blue Lotus: Myths And Folktales Of India, The Kathasaritsagara Of Somadeva, Adbhut: Marvellous Creatures Of Indian Myth And Folklore, The Panchatantra Of Vishnusharma: A Retelling, And The Girl In The Magical Flute: Stories From Myths And Folk Tales Of India. Meena Arora Nayak Is A Professor Of English And Mythology. She Is The Author Of The Novels A Dust Storm In Delhi, Endless Rain, About Daddy, And In The Aftermath, As Well As The Puffin Book Ofegendaryives, Evil In The Mahabharata, The Blueotus: Myths And Folktales Of India, The Kathasaritsagara Of Somadeva, Adbhut: Marvellous Creatures Of Indian Myth And Folklore, And The Panchatantra Of Vishnusharma: A Retelling. She Is The Author Of The Bestselling The Blue Lotus: Myths And Folktales Of India. Her Other Books Include The Novels A Dust Storm In Delhi, Endless Rain, About Daddy, And In The Aftermath, As Well As Evil In The Mahabharata, The Kathasaritsagara Of Somadeva, Adbhut: Marvellous Creatures Of Indian Myth And Folklore, Panchatantra Of Vishusharma: A Retelling, And The Girl In The Magical Flute: Stories From Myths And Folk Tales Of India. She Is The Author Of The Novels A Dust Storm In Delhi, Endless Rain, About Daddy, And In The Aftermath, As Well As The Puffin Book Ofegendaryives, Evil In The Mahabharata, The Blueotus: Myths And Folktales Of India, And The Kathasaritsagara Of Somadeva, And Adbhut: Marvellous Creatures Of Indian Myth And Folklore.