by Shenaaz Nanji (Author), Christopher Corr (Illustrator)
This anthology includes eight traditional tales from all over the Indian subcontinent. Bright acrylic illustrations accompany stories of magical spirits in the mountains of the northeast, sneaky robbers and brave heroines in the heart of the Indus Valley, action and adventure in the far south, and much more!
Author Biography
Shenaaz Nanji was born in Kenya amidst a fusion of cultures: Bantu-Swahili, Arabic, British and East Indian. Her grandparents were a part of the wave of Indians who emigrated from India to Africa. Shenaaz holds an M.F.A. in Writing for Children and has written several children's books. She lives in Calgary, Canada, with her husband and children.
Christopher Corr is an internationally celebrated painter and illustrator. Based in London, he travels the world painting people, colorful places and beautiful buildings. Since studying at the Royal College of Art, he has painted in numerous locations for exhibitions, commissions and publications, and has become a tutor at Goldsmiths University.