Birds and Beasts

Bumbling flying elephants, the demon serpent, a brash peacock, crafty jackals, a curious leopard, and even an evil, shape-shifting jinn, all make an appearance in this delightful collection of tales from India.Beautifully illustrated and imaginatively retold, Birds and Beasts, takes the reader on a fantastical journey into the wild and wonderful world of magical beasts and whimsical animals. These tales are drawn from classic texts, such as the Hitopadesha, the Kathasaritsagara, the Puranas, and the Quran. They include oral tales from Ladakh, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, and tribal folklore as well.Sourced from classic texts and collections of folk tales that date as far back as the 11th century, the stories range from the unusual to the familiar and bound to stir the imagination of every child. This title is the second in a series - the first being Mischief & Magic, a collection of magical tales from across India.

About the author

Foreword by: Sonali Bendre Behl is a Bollywood actor, author, bibliophile, and the founder of Sonali's Book Club. Her book club is a platform for her to interact with book-lovers from across the world. She has authored Modern Gurukul: My Experiments with Parenting (Random House, 2015).

Product details

• Authors: DK, Phonic Books
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 9
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2020
• EAN: 9780241471944
• ISBN: 978-0-241-47194-4
• Dimensions: 200 mm x 240 mm x 5 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; Guides > Spirituality > Ancient knowledge, ancient cultures; Folklore, myths & legends, Folklore, myths and legends