Full Description
Drawing on the folklore and mythology of India and Nepal and inspired by author John Jackson s travels in those countries, Tales for Great Grandchildren is an enchanting collection of 13 illustrated short stories aimed at children aged 7-12 years old. A father, grandfather and great-grandfather himself, author John Jackson has created an enchanting world of flying turtles, truculent tigers and talking lotus flowers that will enthral readers. John's stories have been brought to life by critically acclaimed artist Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini, who has created 27 original illustrations for the book, including 13 full colour works.
Contents
Tales for Great Grandchildren - v The Hole in the Roof - 1 The Two Neighbours - 9 Lovely One - 19 The Kichkinni - 33 The Charm - 41 The North Star - 53 The Cold Side of the Moon - 65 Chhepu - 73 The End of the World - 83 The Turtle and the Geese - 91 The Magic Goat - 101 The Sparrow's Breakfast - 111 Vijaya - 121
