The world of Hindu mythology comes alive in these twelve enchanting tales of ancient India. Skillfully retold by a skilled Indian-born storyteller and poet, these stories bring to life a world of gods and goddesses, kings and queens, heroes and beggars, angelic beings and demons. As they explore this fabulous world, young readers will meet Ganesh, the beloved elephant-headed god; witness the fierce battle between the Pandavas and the Kauravas; come face-to-face with Bali, a terrible demon; and meet Shiva, Krishna and many other Hindu gods. Chatterjee infuses these classic tales, hundreds of years old, with style and energy. Finely detailed illustrations add to the wonder and charm of these stories--stories that are sure to capture the hearts and stir the imaginations of young readers.

The Elephant-Headed God and Other Hindu Tales (Oxford Myths and Legends)

Children's Books

Chatterjee, Debjani

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

Oxford University Press

Cambridge Reading is a major reading scheme which provides stimulating books and support materials for the teaching of reading and the development of literacy throughout the primary years.

The Most Beautiful Child (Cambridge Reading)

Literature & Fiction

Cambridge University Press

The worlds of gods, demons and humans meet and come alive in these twelve stories. The gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, birds, beasts, demons, monsters, sages and warriors that inhabit these classical tales deliver the enduring wisdom of Hindu folklore. The stories are amongst the oldest in the world and belong to children everywhere, regardless of religion or country of birth. Each tale is illustrated with dramatic black-and-white pictures by Margaret Jones. These evocative illustrations capture the wealth and strength of the culture behind the stories and give the tales a magnificent setting worthy of their power and drama.

The Elephant-Headed God: and other Hindu Tales

Lutterworth Press

Featuring a variety of leisure activities from around the globe, these lively poems familiarize children with sports like cricket, soccer, American football, baseball, basketball, running, relay race, tobogganing, skating, swimming, diving, netball, pole vault, shot put, kung fu, judo, boxing, tennis, table tennis, kite flying, hockey, surfing, riding, and horse racing, as well as games such as skipping, swinging, computer games, Scrabble, chess, and Snakes and Ladders. Vibrant illustrations portray children and adults of many different cultures enjoying pastimes from around the world.

Let's Play!: Poems About Sports and Games from Around the World

Frances Lincoln Children's Books

This exciting anthology of poems celebrates festivals all over the world. From Chinese New Year to Carnival, from Thanksgiving to Holi, and from Purnima to Diwali.
This book of poetry includes explanations of the festivals at the back of the book, and colorful and atmospheric illustrations by Shirin Adl.

Let's Celebrate!: Festival Poems from Around the World

D'Arcy, Brian