Jamilla Okubo - Tales of East Africa

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This collection of 16 traditional tales transports readers to the beguiling world of Indian folklore. Transcribed by Indian and English folklorists in the nineteenth century, these stories are full of wit and magic. Fans of fairy tales will encounter familiar favourites, epic quests and talking animals. Alongside delightful surprises and an irrelevant sense of humour, and an array of bold inspiring heroines. 

This special gift edition features an embossed, textured case and a ribbon makers, and each tale comes alive alongside exquisite artwork by a pair of contemporary Indian artists. 

Explore a shape-shifting tiger and a pretentious rat. A generous goddess and a powerful demon. A clever princess and a prince who returns from the dead. 

This book is suitable for older kids.

Hardback.

168 Pages.