A twelfth-century Sanskrit parallel to Hans Christian Andersen's "The Princess and the Pea" is just one of the surprises in this unusual collection of fairy tales from the Indian subcontinent. There are animal fables that recall both Aesop and Uncle Remus, and long wonder tales with all the strange enchantment of the Arabian Nights. Wily peasants, scheming rajahs, and saintly brahmans mingle in stories full of spice and wit. Luck and fate are the chief concerns, but magic and bravery play their part as well. 
These nineteen stories have been selected with an introduction and notes by folklorist Neil Philip, and retold for today's children by Caroline Ness. Jacqueline Mair's richly detailed illustrations draw on her experience travelling and studying in India to produce a book that is vibrant with life and full of the scents and colors of India.

The Ocean of Story: Fairy Tales from India

Children's Books

Ness, Caroline

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

Harpercollins

Disgusted by the arrival of an exuberant puppy, Zack, a reluctant cat, resists all of Lucy's attempts to make friends

Let's Be Friends

Harpercollins Childrens Books

Introduces in text and illustrations the characteristics of the twelve star signs of the zodiac.

Star Signs

Bolam, Emily

Geography & Cultures

Turner Pub

A twelfth-century Sanskrit parallel to Hans Christian Andersen’s ‘The Princess and the Pea’ is just one of the surprises in this unusual collection of fairy tales from the Indian subcontinent. There are animal fables that recall both Aesop and Uncle Remus, and long wonder tales with all the strange enchantments of the Arabian Nights. Wily peasants, scheming rajahs, and saintly brahmans mingle in stories full of spice and wit. Luck and fate are the chief concerns, but magic and bravery play their part as well. These eighteen stories have been selected with an introduction and notes by folklorist Neil Philip, and retold for today’s children by Caroline Ness. The result is a vibrant anthology of magical tales that will delight all the family, ideal to read aloud or for older readers to enjoy discovering by themselves.In this enchanting anthology of fairy tales from across the Indian subcontinent, you will enter into a world where an elephant rides to heaven and back; an exiled prince wins his inheritance; a resourceful princess pits her wits against a witch; and of a male Cinderella – but with a twist to the tail! Jacqueline Mair’s richly detailed illustrations draw on her experience travelling and studying in India to produce a book full of colour and vibrancy.

Indian Folk Tales: Eighteen Stories Of Magic, Fate, Bravery And Wonder

PHILIP, NEIL

Armadillo

The Albion Press Limited

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