A twelfth-century Sanskrit parallel to “The Princess and the Pea” is just one of the surprises in this unusual collection, in which wily peasants, scheming rajahs, and saintly brahmans mingle in stories full of spice and wit. “An intriguing collection of 18 stories….skillfully retold….Vibrant, richly patterned full-page paintings and delightful spot illustrations transport children to a magical country of long ago.”–School Library Journal.
- ISBN: 9780688135843
- Published: 1996 , HarperCollins
- Themes: anthology, Folktales and Fairytales, oral traditions
- Descriptors: Asia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, India, Intermediate (ages 9-14)
- No. of pages: 128