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Akbar, the emperor of Agra, cannot find the proper servants to serve him and turns to his dear friend, Birbal, the wise minister, for advice and help in times of trouble and despair.
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by Rina Singh and illustrated by Farida Zaman
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Grade 2-5ATen legends from the Mogul Empire of India, which flourished in the 16th and 17th centuries, are retold here in simple language. These selections all involve Akbar, the third ruler, who was responsible for consolidating the empire. Akbar's state minister, Birbal, a clever Hindu courtier, uses his wits and sense of humor to help the emperor make good decisions even when he receives bad advice from others. In several of the stories, people jealous of Birbal plot to kill him or send him into disfavor. As in many traditional tales, the wise man cleverly outsmarts his enemies and the emperor holds him in yet higher regard. The illustrations, done in watercolor using the patterns and designs of traditional Indian mosaics, feature comical figures and exaggerated expressions in keeping with the light tone of the text. While a helpful historical note and useful glossary are included, there are no source notes. Several collections of Indian tales and fables, such as Virginia Haviland's Favorite Fairy Tales Told in India (Morrow, 1994), and picture books like Marcia Brown's Once a Mouse (Scribners, 1972) and Pam Newton's The Stonecutter (Putnam, 1990; o.p.) are available. However, brief, well-translated, and competently illustrated collections of these legends are difficult to locate, and this one fills that gap.ABarbara Chatton, College of Education, University of Wyoming, Laramie
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- PublisherKey Porter Books
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 1550137719
- ISBN 13 9781550137712
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages48
- IllustratorZaman Farida
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Pictorial Boards. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine +. Farida Zaman (illustrator). First Printing. A collection of ten traditional tales of Mogul India retold by the author with gorgeous mosaic illustrations. Glossy pictorial boards with matching DJ. 48pp. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Slight wear to dust jacket at spine and a few corners. *** Signed By Author ***. Seller Inventory # 003771
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Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Zaman, Farida (illustrator). First edition. 1st 1998. Fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. A collection of 10 delightfully funny and poignant stories drawn from the traditional tales of Mogul India. Glazed pictorial boards. Colour illustrations. 48 pages. Dustwrapper is ever so slightly edge worn. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched!. Seller Inventory # 1506987
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