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Indian Tales

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Book Review

Title: Indian Tales

Author: Shenaaz Nanji

Illustrator: Christopher Corr

Publisher: Barefoot Books

ISBN: 978-1-84686-083-6

Review By: Diana Rohini LaVigne, Indian Life & Style Magazine

Vibrant. Alluring. Brilliant. Indian Tales by Shenaaz Nanji and illustrated by Christopher Corr is a phenomenal collection of daily life stories from different regions of India. Each section takes on the personality of the region and brings forward the colors and imagery from that region's lifestyle and legends.

Together the collection of stories weave a beautifully written work of art that will delight children and adults alike. From the tale of the young drummer boy named Gopal to the royal narrative about the princess Damayanti, Indian Tales delivers a book filled with information, poetry and culturally-rich images that promise to enchant adolescent readers.

It is a book that begs to be read and reread over and over again. Nanji does a superior job winning the interest of readers and keeping them coming back from more. Readers will explore deeper into the regions with each read and images will continue to reinforce the information learned. Indian Tales is an important piece of cultural literature and should be on the top of wish lists for schools and libraries around the global.

I can't decide who loved this book more, me or my children! Together we have read many of the stories over and over again.

This is a book that is both insightful and fun. The stories are simple and straightforward but also carry deeper meanings and significance.

Plus the illustrations are a bonus! They paint a rich and descriptive picture of the Indian subcontinent.

"Damayanti and Nala," the love story was my favorite.

Well done Nanji.

This collection of tales is beautifully illustrated and brimming with rich Indian culture. Each tale is taken from a different region of the Indian sub-continent and the stories are preceeded by fun and insightful information about these regions. The stories, which are read over and over in our home, are full of mythical creatures and the magic of ancient India and make for wonderful bedtime reading! Definitely a must have for your child's bookshelf.

My daughter found the book " Indian Tales" in the local library and wanted to read.We were in for a treat. The author Shenaaz Nanji is a great story teller, together with Christopher Corr, who did the illustration wonderfully with beautiful colors representing Indian art and culture and they do depict the story as well along with the author.

Every story comes from a different region of India along with some information about the region, a good way to learn about India,even if you come from India. The author's style of writing is so beautiful which is different from many other books, that you may have read before, reminded me the way the stories are narrated by parents to their kids in a colorful way, bringing life to the story and to keep the kids interested and takes them to an imaginary world. My daughter likes art and she loved the pictures and wanted to practice, looking at it. I am planning to order this book and also buy more copies to give as a gift.

This book contains stories from different parts of Indian. I think that is great, not only for my girls but for me. We certainly enjoy learning and readying the different stories offered in this book.