Author: VARIOUS.
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ISBN: 9781474957892
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Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Author: Mary Sebag-Montefiore
Publisher: Usborne Publishing
ISBN: 9781409554646
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352

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This wonderful collection includes retellings of five stories by Charles Dickens, one of the most popular authors of all time. Meet dozens of his unforgettable characters in stories bursting with drama, comedy, tragedy and romance, set against the backdrop of Victorian England. Contains Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, David Copperfield, A Tale of Two Cities and Bleak House all beautifully retold for younger readers. A section at the back introduces the life and times of Charles Dickens. Full of colourful illustrations from the Usborne Young Reading Programme. Now produced in a shrink-wrapped, luxurious gift edition to celebrate Dickens' bicentenary.

Author: Lesley Sims
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780794528379
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 335

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ISBN: 9781474947077
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 256

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Discover magical princesses, mighty dragons, mischievous monkeys and more, in this captivating collection of classic Chinese tales. Specially selected and retold for readers today, each story is brought vividly to life by traditional Chinese brush-and-ink illustrations. Illustrations: Full colour throughout

Author: Theresa Heine
Publisher: Barefoot Books
ISBN: 9781841489179
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52

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Listen along with Ravi to Grandfather's captivating stories about India, where the sun is like a ferocious tiger and monsoon rains cascade like waterfalls. Notes after the story include facts about India's animals, food, culture and religion, and a simple elephant dance music score. AGES:4 to 10 years ILLUSTRATIONS: Colour

Author: Anant Pai
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788189999810
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 172

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"Over the centuries India has been ruled by men and women who as great conquerors and able administrators have shaped the history of this land. This Pancharatna features five such rulers. Chandragupta Maurya defeated his rivals to found the Mauryan dynasty which reached unprecedented power under his grandson, Ashoka, who later saw the futility of war and renounced violence. Samudragupta of the Gupta dynasty, was a military genius. Harsha ascended the throne at age 16. His story has been taken from the Harshacharita and from the accounts of the Chinese traveller, Hiuen Tsang. Krishnadeva Raya of the Vijayanagara dynasty was described by the Portuguese traveller, Domingo Paes, as the 'perfect king'"--Page 4 of cover

Author: Lesley Sims
Publisher: Usborne Books
ISBN: 9781409507659
Category : Children's stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 510

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Over 20 stories including classic fairy tales and original recent stories.

Author: Harish Johari
Publisher: Bear Cub Books
ISBN: 9781591430216
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

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The magical story of how Ganesh, the son of Shiva and Parvati, was brought back to life with the head of an elephant • The story of one of the most beloved characters in Indian lore, made accessible for Western children • Illustrated throughout with paintings from the classic Indian tradition Any Indian child can tell you how the beloved god Ganesh got his elephant’s head--now American children can know as well. For centuries Indian children have grown up hearing Ganesh’s story--how his mother, Parvati (an incarnation of the great mother goddess), created a small boy from sandalwood soap and commanded that he guard the palace against all intruders while she took her bath. How her husband, Shiva (the fearsome god of destruction), didn’t take kindly to being barred from his own home. How Shiva beheaded the boy during the cosmic war that followed, but then, when he realized that the balance of the entire universe was at stake, brought the boy back to life by grafting an elephant’s head onto his body and made him the people’s intercessor against the powers of destruction. Ganesh’s timeless story teaches children about the steadfast power of dedication to duty, the awe-inspiring power of a mother’s love for her child, and the gentle power of compassion, which holds the world together. Accompanied by rich, color illustrations prepared according to the traditional Hindu canon, How Ganesh Got His Elephant Head will transport children to a magical world filled with ancient wisdom.

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Publisher: Wonder House Books
ISBN: 9789390391592
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Adaptation of Vālmīki's Rāmāyaṇa; for children.

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ISBN: 9781409596707
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 288

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A thrilling collection of ghost stories, brought to life with atmospheric illustrations.