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Hardback
Number of Pages
216
Language
English
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Book Summary
This Non-Fiction, Illustrated Reference Introduces Curious Readers To Fifty-Five Magical And Monstrous Beings From India’S Diverse Myths And Folklore. Organized Into Five Realm-Based Sections That Travel Across Skies, Seas, And Earth (And Sometimes Beyond), The Book Centers On A Single, Enduring Theme: Wonder At How Cultures Personify Nature, Power, And Mystery. It’S Ideal For Ages 8 And Up, And Also Welcoming To Adults Who Enjoy Folklore, With A Gentle, Adventurous Tone That Invites Exploration And Learning.
The Content Is Presented Through Illustrated Plates Paired With Concise Captions That Place Each Creature In Its Cultural Context And Explain Its Symbolism And Role In Traditional Narratives. Five Realm-Themed Sections Guide Readers Through Air, Sea, Earth, Underworld, And Beyond, Encouraging Careful Looking And Connections Across Cultures. The Design Makes Complex Ideas Approachable And Exciting, Inviting Readers To Move From One Creature To The Next While Building Fresh Questions And Curiosity.
For Educational Use, The Book Introduces Concepts Such As Myth, Folklore, Symbolism, And Cultural Heritage. The Clear, Accessible Language Helps Readers Build Vocabulary And Deepen Appreciation For Diverse Storytelling Traditions, Making Learning Feel Engaging And Enjoyable.
Readers Finish With A Widened Imagination, A Deeper Respect For The Richness Of India’S Mythic Landscapes, And A Habit Of Asking Questions About How Stories Shape Our World. The Engaging Blend Of Art And Lore Leaves A Lasting Impression—Fostering Curiosity, Reading Confidence, And A Lifelong Love Of Culture And Storytelling.
Product Details
Author
Meena Arora Nayak
Publisher
aleph book company
Number of Pages
216
Language
English
Dimensions
254 x 47 x 1 cm
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.