The Tale of King Shibi
Author:
Uma krishnaswamy, Daya SubramanianPublisher:
Karadi TalesLanguage:
EnglishCategory:
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King Shibi is the noblest king in all the lands—so noble, in fact, that even the gods have heard of him! But one day, a hawk whose hunt was thwarted by the king demands his due, putting King Shibi’s sense of honour to the ultimate test.
Charmingly adapted from Hindu and Buddhist mythology by Daya Subramanian, The Tale of King Shibi takes fight in bright, pastel illustrations in the traditional Mithila style by Uma Krishnaswamy, reflecting the timeless quality of his ancient tale.
6+ years
ISBN: 9789391790165
Pages: 32
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
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