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The Tale of King Shibi
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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
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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
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