Travel to India Without a Ticket
Canadian author joins hands with U.K. author in Indian Tales, a collection of stories illustrated in vibrant colors. Part folklore, part cultural, the book is published simultaneously in U.K. and U.S.A. and been translated into Italian and Korean languages. The stories in Indian Tales come from a different region in India from Punjab in the north to Tamil Nadu in the south. Read about magical spirits in the mountains, action and adventure.
Calgary, Canada, November 28, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Want to visit Incredible India without a ticket?
The stories in Indian Tales come from a different region in India from Punjab in the north to Tamil Nadu in the south. Read about magical spirits in the mountains, action and adventure, sneaky robbers and brave heroines in the heart of the Indus valley. It’s a fun way for children in elementary grades to explore India for Social Studies.
Linda Perkins from Booklist says: “Each story has a tight structure, well-honed pace and a distinctive authentic folklore flavor…Filled with East Indian customs and flavors, magic, and secrets, and brave and silly characters, this savory collection is well suited for independent reading, reading aloud, and multicultural studies.”
The U.K. illustrator Christopher Corr has lived in India for many years. He completed his Masters at the Royal College of Art in London and has illustrated many picture books. He worked on the Royal Mail millennium stamp on the UN Peace-keeping Force in Bosnia, and on projects for London Transport, National Aids Trust, Body Shop, Habitat and Ikea.
The Canadian author Shenaaz Nanji born in Kenya is of Indian heritage. She holds an MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College and has written several books for children. Her book Treasure for Lunch was featured as Our Choice Award 2001 by the Canadian Children's Book Centre and An Alien in my House was a nominee for the Blue Spruce Award and Ross Annett Award for Children’s Literature.
Indian Tales published by Barefoot Books is a hardcover edition of 96 pages and retails for $19.99.
For more information please visit:
http://www.barefoot-books.com
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The stories in Indian Tales come from a different region in India from Punjab in the north to Tamil Nadu in the south. Read about magical spirits in the mountains, action and adventure, sneaky robbers and brave heroines in the heart of the Indus valley. It’s a fun way for children in elementary grades to explore India for Social Studies.
Linda Perkins from Booklist says: “Each story has a tight structure, well-honed pace and a distinctive authentic folklore flavor…Filled with East Indian customs and flavors, magic, and secrets, and brave and silly characters, this savory collection is well suited for independent reading, reading aloud, and multicultural studies.”
The U.K. illustrator Christopher Corr has lived in India for many years. He completed his Masters at the Royal College of Art in London and has illustrated many picture books. He worked on the Royal Mail millennium stamp on the UN Peace-keeping Force in Bosnia, and on projects for London Transport, National Aids Trust, Body Shop, Habitat and Ikea.
The Canadian author Shenaaz Nanji born in Kenya is of Indian heritage. She holds an MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College and has written several books for children. Her book Treasure for Lunch was featured as Our Choice Award 2001 by the Canadian Children's Book Centre and An Alien in my House was a nominee for the Blue Spruce Award and Ross Annett Award for Children’s Literature.
Indian Tales published by Barefoot Books is a hardcover edition of 96 pages and retails for $19.99.
For more information please visit:
http://www.barefoot-books.com
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