The Brave Parrot
Author:
Chinna ChilakaPublisher:
Karadi TalesLanguage:
EnglishCategory:
Picture-books3 Ratings
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In this graceful adaptation of a Jataka tale by Chinna Chilaka, a raging fire threatens to burn down a forest. All the animals and birds flee in fear, except for one brave little parrot. Is the courage of one small bird enough to save a forest?
The simple and unpretentious illustrations are the result of a drawing workshop conducted at Isha Home School in Coimbatore with children aged between 6 and 8.
ISBN: 9788193654217
Pages: 36
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
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