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Author
Publisher
Restless Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
In this retelling of one of the world's oldest tales, "Rama is a brave young prince who is forced into exile. His brother Lakshmana and his wife, the beautiful princess Sita, loyally follow him into the depths of the mysterious forest, where they encounter strange and dangerous creatures. None is as terrifying as Ravana, the ten-headed demon king who kidnaps Sita and takes her to a fortified city in the middle of the ocean. To rescue her, Rama enlists...
Author
Series
Publisher
Tiny Owl Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
An unlikely friendship between Miss Bandari and Mr Magarmach forms when the pair meet under the great plum tree, deep in the heart of India. Mr Magarmach is old and his hunting days are over but Miss Bandari loves hearing his stories as they munch plums together. One day their friendship is tested but with courage, trust and forgiveness they discover that living happily together tastes just as sweet as Miss Bandari's golden plums. The story of the...
Author
Publisher
Tara Publishing Ltd
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
This collection of unusual folklore features the world of the Kadars, a small indigenous community in south India. Originally narrated to the authors by Kadar elders, these stories recall ways of living in forest habitats that hold important lessons for all those interested in regrowing our forests. Textured and evocative illustrations by Matthew Frame bring alive the world of animals and foliage in a tropical forest.
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Retells fifty animal-themed tales from around the world. This collection of fifty lively retellings by Angela McAllister of favorite animal-themed fables, myths, legends, and stories about creatures big and small from different cultures.
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"An imaginative picture book collection featuring twenty mythical creatures drawn from diverse cultural traditions"--
"From the vicious three-headed Chimera of ancient Greece to the peaceful Navagunjara of India-- a creature made fro parts from nine different animals--to the awe-inspiring dragons of Europe and East Asia, this exciting introduction to mythological creatures celebrates the wondrous beings featured in stories from all over the world....
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Inspired by Chinese folktales and legends about Monkey, King of the Mountain of Flowers and Fruit, Great Sage Equal to Heaven. But his friends just call him Monkey! Hilariously mischievous and full of energy, Monkey has uniquely amazing magical powers. Long ago, the Jade Emperor, the ruler of the Heavens, was so unhappy that China was in great turmoil that he even considered destroying its people. The Goddess of Mercy, Guan Yin, suggested another...
11) Unicorns
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square Pub
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
This book traces the history of unicorns in myths and folklore, including Pegasus, Svadilfari and Sleipnir of Viking myths, the karkadan of India, the Syrian dajja, the Tibetan windhorse, and the Chinese qilin.
Author
Publisher
words & pictures, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that trees can talk to each other? Or that the oldest living thing is a tree? Let the ancient and mysterious Oakheart, the oldest and wisest tree in the forest, lead you through this beautiful guide to trees. Learn all about how they grow and survive, the many different types, why they are so important to humans, and tree folklore from around the world. Oakheart knows all the trees' secrets, and he's going to share them with you! This...
13) Water
Author
Series
Publisher
Tara Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Did we take more than our due?" Weaving his tale around a Gond fable about water, artist Subash Vyam muses on the history of our relationship to this most primeval of elements. A migrant to the city, he recalls growing up in a village where water was always scarce and human ingenuity was welcomed. In contrast to the village, the needs of the city are monstrous and there is a great danger that we will run this resource completely dry. In the end,...
Author
Publisher
The Dial Press
Pub. Date
[1975]
Language
English
Description
A retelling of a traditional West African tale that reveals how the mosquito developed its annoying habit. A mosquito annoyed the iguana, who frightened the python, who scared the rabbit ... and now the whole jungle is in an uproar because the sun won't rise. The animals discuss the situation and decide to punish the mosquito. Even today, whenever we hear a mosquito buzz, we smack it hard!
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