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Intrepid young women and men, foolish and wise animals, the antics of tricksters-all these and more are included in this wonderful, witty retelling of folk stories and legends from regions as far apart as China and Latin America. This collection of ten stories will delight readers of all ages. The book is profusely illustrated by one of India's most gifted illustrators.
A set of 2 illustrated books by well-known writers of Children literature. The set includes following titles: 1. The Bulbul's Ruby Nose-Ring by Shanta Rameshwar Rao: Read about how the clever Bulbul outwits the Old Crows; Chandi the cow's new baby; lost Ramu; Mother Mouse's harvest fest; and the very special magician, Jaboo Jadoowala, in this collection of 5 charming stories. 2. The Princess of Light by Hema Pande: Brighten up with the lustrous ...
The Mahabharata is one of the eternal epics of the world. As long as human beings remain what they are and are moved by passions and feelings, the Mahabharta will continue to remain a source of aesthetic enjoyment and moral and intellectual enlightenment. If you are an Indian child it is very unlikely that you have not heard of the Mahabharta. The Mahabharta is a book for all times and all occasions and there is no human situation, it seems, that it does not ...
This retelling of the story of Krishna, draws from the puranas, from folk tales and legends to paint a picture of one of the most deeply loved deities. Krishna, the dark one, is also the one who draws us close to him. Divine, at the same time endearingly human, he is at once the beloved child, the stealer of hearts, the loyal friend, the astute statesman and king, the valiant hero, the simple cowherd, and the great philosopher and teacher. Shanta Rameshwar ...
The classic stories in this choice selection are a few of the best-known ones from the living traditions of India. The powerful themes they contain - death and rebirth -, and the understanding that all creatures, good or evil, have a role to play in the grand design of nature - all form an intrinsic part of Hindu thought. Gods, demons and nagas, handsome men and women, magic incantations and spiritual power, the subterranean world and the cosmic one - these are ...