The Five Fingered Family (Hardcover)

by Shakta Kaur Khalsa (Author), Siri-Kartar K. Khalsa (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

Review
... a compelling, entertaining, highly recommended story of family unity that is charmingly illustrated by Siri-Kartar Khalsa. -- The Children's Bookwatch, May 2000

Children will delight in Shatkta Kaur Khalsa's retelling of this old Punjabi story about good overcoming evil. -- Seasons For Kids Magazine, May 2000

Product Description
From the Punjab people of Northern India comes this lavishly illustrated, timeless tale of strength in unity. Papa Angulee and his family make up the five whose power lies in working together like fingers of a hand. When a very ugly troll tries to capture them, he becomes afraid of their united strength and gives them a treasure in exchange for his life. Everything goes wrong when a greedy neighbor decides to try his family's luck with the troll - and returns with a treasure far beyond jewels!

Shakta Kaur Khalsa's interpretation of this ancient story brings an important message to modern families. Siri-Kartar K. Khalsa's illustrations combine the spontaneity and naturalism of Persian composition in 16-18th century Mughal paintings and an Indian sense of colour from Rajput 18th century miniatures.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 30 pages
• Publisher: Brookfield Reader (May 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966017293
• ISBN-13: 978-0966017298
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,300,150 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling, entertaining, charming story., May 9, 2000

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Papa Angulee and his family make up the five whose power lies in working together like the fingers of a hand. When the homeless family encounters a very ugly troll who tries to capture them, he becomes afraid of their united strength and gives them a treasure in exchange for his life. Everything goes wrong when a greedy neighbor decides to try his family's luck with the troll -- and returns with a treasure beyond jewels! Shakta Kaur Khalsa's The Five Fingered Family is a compelling, entertaining, highly recommended story of family unity that is charmingly illustrated by Siri-Karter Khalsa in the style of a 16th century Mughal painting, rendered with an Indian sense of color reminiscent of Rajput 18th century miniatures.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Illustrations Teaching Virtue To Young and Old, January 10, 2005

By	S. L. Slepian (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The Five Fingered Family truly seems to be a labor of love, and both the writer and illustrator have complemented each other well in giving us not only a story for teaching virtue but also a beautiful form of art that will soothe the eyes and hearts of young and old alike. Parents and teachers can use this wonderful tale to encourage teamwork among siblings, friends, and groups - a great way to demonstrate the benefits of working together!