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Overview_______________ The perfect picture book to introduce children aged 6+ to Rama and Sita and the story of Diwali, with text by award-winning author Malachy Doyle and stunning, colourful illustrations from Christopher Corr. Rama and Sita live happily in the forest – until Sita is kidnapped by the demon king, Ravana. Can Rama and the monkey king Hanuman follow the trail she has laid for them and save Sita, or will she be lost forever? Whether you're looking for a Diwali gift or a simple introduction to the Diwali story to share with your children, this beautiful book is ideal. Diwali is one of the most popular festivals in India, and it is celebrated by millions of people around the world every year. Taking place in October or November, the 'Festival of Lights' celebrates the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. This book, now reissued in a larger picture book format, includes non-fiction spreads of Diwali facts for children and irresistible illustrations throughout. 'The whole story is adorned by bursts of colour and energy by Christopher Corr' - The Irish Times _______________ Book band: Purple Quizzed for Accelerated Reader Ideal for ages: 6+ _______________ Full Product DetailsAuthor: Malachy Doyle , Christopher CorrPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Bloomsbury Education Weight: 0.200kg ISBN: 9781472954695ISBN 10: 1472954696 Pages: 32 Publication Date: 04 October 2018 Recommended Age: From 5 to 8 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsThe bright, colourful illustrations perfectly reflect the fact that Diwali is the festival of light and help bring the story to life. This book will be a great addition to my bookshelf at school. * K and O: Bonkers About Books * The whole story is adorned by bursts of colour and energy by Christopher Corr. * The Irish Times * Each double page is bright, full of colour and representative of the Diwali festival itself where colour is so significant. * Mamma Filz * It is a text that will work well at home as a story or in the classroom. This is supported wonderfully by Corr's artwork, and his signature vibrant colour schemes are a perfect match to the dazzling colours of Indian culture and landscapes. * Library Mice * The bright, colourful illustrations perfectly reflect the fact that Diwali is the festival of light and help bring the story to life. This book will be a great addition to my bookshelf at school. -- K and O: Bonkers About Books The whole story is adorned by bursts of colour and energy by Christopher Corr. -- The Irish Times Each double page is bright, full of colour and representative of the Diwali festival itself where colour is so significant. -- Mamma Filz It is a text that will work well at home as a story or in the classroom. This is supported wonderfully by Corr's artwork, and his signature vibrant colour schemes are a perfect match to the dazzling colours of Indian culture and landscapes. -- Library Mice Author InformationMalachy Doyle lives in Ireland on a tiny island off the coast of Donegal, with his wife, cats, dogs, hens and ducks. Before writing children's books, he worked in advertising and as a teacher for children with special needs. He is the best-selling and award-winning author of many books, from picture books to teen fiction, including Georgie and Who is Jesse Flood? for older readers. Christopher Corr studied art, graphics and illustration at art school in Manchester before completing his Masters at the Royal College in London. He loves old cities, particularly ones where old meets new such as New York, Delhi, Shanghai and Berlin. Colour is important to Christopher and he is fascinated by how it affects people. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |