The Elephant's Friend and Other Tales from Ancient India

The Elephant's Friend and Other Tales from Ancient India

by Marcia Williams (Author), Marcia Williams (Author)

Synopsis

A treasure trove of Indian animal stories for children to enjoy again and again. These eight individual stories form a magical collection of India's best-loved animal folk tales. Taken from the three books of Indian folk tales - Hitopadesha Tales, Jataka Tales and Panchantra Tales - the stories are beautifully illustrated and packed with humour and warmth.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Edition: 1st. Edition : 1st. Printing
Publisher: Walker Books
Published: 03 May 2012

ISBN 10: 1406335231
ISBN 13: 9781406335231
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years

Media Reviews
A delight. She has a gift of making stories ... accessible and lively * Books for Keeps *
A delight. She has a gift of making stories, whether from history or myths from different cultures, accessible and lively, both with her words and images * Books For Keeps *
a delightful collection. * CBI recommended reads of 2012 *
Any reader will enjoy the illustrations. * Carousel *
Author Bio
Marcia Williams is famous for her retellings of classic stories. From Shakespeare and Dickens to the Canterbury Tales and Greek Myths, her humorous comic-strip illustration is hugely popular all over the globe. She lives in Barnes, London.