Author: Shanta Rameshwar Rao
Subir Roy/
Illustrator: Subir Roy
Publisher: Rupa
Year: 2005
Language: English
Pages: 112
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8129106639
Description
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.
Contents
The Buzzard, the Hawk and Beautiful Sapana
North American Indian
The Tiger Queen’s Gift
India
Mauti-tikki-tikki and the Magic Jawbone
New Zealand
Tortoise Overreaches Himself
Nigeria
The Jinn in the Bottle
>From The Arabian Nights
Anansi in a Fix
Ghana
The Story of Wang Chih
China
The Rainmakers
Latin American Indian
Saburo, the Eel-Catcher
Japan
Jacob, the Clever Huntsman
Germany