Seasons of Splendour - Tales, Myths and Legends of India

India is particularly rich in colourful folkore. These stories, told by parents to their children for many generations, make a rich and dazzling collection of mythological tales drawn from a great heritage of Hindu epics - from the life of the great god Krishna to how the monkey god Hanuman helped defeat the Demon King Ravan and a host of other magical and spectacular creatures. The stories are arranged according to the sequence of the Hindu year and each is prefaced with a short personal anecdote from the author's childhood. Beautifully illustrated throughout in black line and tone by Michael Foreman.

Über den Autor / die Autorin

Michael Foreman has written and illustrated many books for children. He has won the coveted Kate Greenaway Medal in the U.K. twice, as well as the Smarties Book Prize, the Bologna Book Prize, and many other prestigious awards. Michael divides his time between London and St. Ives in Cornwall.

Zusammenfassung

India is particularly rich in colourful folklore. With stories told by parents to their children for many generations, this is a rich collection of mythological tales drawn from a great heritage of Hindu epics - from the life of the great god Krishna to how the monkey god Hanuman helped defeat the Demon King Ravan and a host of other creatures.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Michael Foreman, Madhur Jaffrey, Madhur Foreman Jaffrey, Madhurmichael Jaffreyforeman
• Verlag: Puffin UK
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Taschenbuch
• Erschienen: 07.07.2016
• EAN: 9780141370026
• ISBN: 978-0-14-137002-6
• Seiten: 272
• Abmessung: 130 mm x 198 mm x 17 mm
• Serien: Puffin Books; A Puffin Book; A Puffin Book; Puffin Books
• Themen: Kinder- und Jugendbücher > Kinderbücher bis 11 Jahre; JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Fairy Tales & Folklore / General, India, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 9 years, Traditional stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Traditional stories