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| 'Laghu
the Clever Crow' |
| A
tale by Granny Geeta |
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Summary |
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'Laghu
the Clever Crow' tells the story of Laghu, an unattractive
but very intelligent crow, and how he saves a flock
of doves from being captured by a hunter. This
simple tale is the first book in the 'Granny Geeta
Series' and highlights that things should not be judged
on how they appear. The book has been thoughtfully
written and beautifully illustrated and encourages
a universal value.
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| Background |
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The
story has been taken from a collection of animal fables
written in Sanskrit called the 'Panchatantra'. Scholars
believe this text was composed in the 3rd century BCE by
the Indian Sage Vishnu Sharma, however the stories probably
originate from before this time and have been passed down
through generations by storytellers. The story of Laghu
and the doves can also be seen in fables from Persia (Kalileh
o Demneh) and Arabia (Kalilah wa Dimnah), and are similar
to Buddhist tales from Tibet.
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| The
Granny Geeta Series |
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For
hundreds of years, grandmothers have been the primary storytellers
in families of the Indian Subcontinent. Using their intuition
they retell old tales and fables, adding humour, emotion
and excitement. Granny Geeta is a fictional character who
embodies all the qualities of a good Indian storytelling
grandmother!
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Product
Details
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| Retold
by: Bhavit Mehta |
| Illustrations
by: Carol Liddiment |
| Reading
age (alone): Ages 5-7 |
| Reading
age (with parents): Ages 4-5 |
| Paperback,
Full-colour illustrations, 32 pages |
| Price:
£5.99 |
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Bhavit
Mehta, born in London, studied Biological Sciences at
Queen Mary, University of London, and worked at UCL
Institute of Neurology before deciding to enter the
world of Children's books in 2007. He has taken inspiration
from tales told by his grandparents. 'Laghu the Clever
Crow' is his first book. |
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Carol
Liddiment, born in Widnes in Cheshire, studied Textile
Design at Goldsmith's College in London before running
her own jewellery company. She moved to Suffolk with
her children in 1994 where she has combined illustrating
with teaching. Carol completed her Master's Degree in
Children's book Illustration from Anglia Ruskin, Cambridge,
in 2005. |
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the Book |
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the Clever Crow' is now available for sale.
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