Weekly Roundup for the Week starting Jun 13, 2021
This week has been a journey of sorts to different parts of our beautiful country through stories. We started the week in Kaziranga (Assam) and then moved to Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Yumthang Valley (Sikkim), Thar desert (Rajasthan) and ended the week in Benares (U.P). Quite a journey that :)
In chronological order.
Run Ranga! Run! - This is the story of Ranga the Rhinoceros from Kaziranga. It traces her life from the time she is born till she becomes a young adult gracefully. The bond between her and her mother is the highlight of the book. A means to teach the message of conservation and why Rhinos are in danger.
Following My Paint Brush - A beautifully illustrated autobiography of an acclaimed Madhubani artist and Padma Shri awardee Dulari Devi. The extraordinary journey of a woman from Bihar who was not born an artist but became one through sheer determination and passion overcoming the difficulties in her life.
https://housefullofbooks.substack.com/p/following-my-paint-brush
The Story and the Song - A powerful and beautifully illustrated folk tale from Tamil Nadu about the power of stories and songs. They need to be shared and not kept inside people. What happens when stories are not told and songs are not sung is what the book is about.
https://housefullofbooks.substack.com/p/the-story-and-the-song
The King and the Kiang - A charming story of a child of wilderness from the exotic Yumthang valley of Sikkim. Kunzang who was no ordinary girl and grew up amidst the Rhododendrons in the valley used to ride her Kiang. What happens when a powerful king comes to the valley and decides that he must have her steed at any cost forms the story.
https://housefullofbooks.substack.com/p/the-king-and-the-kiang
When Bholu Came Back - A heartwarming story of a camel named Bholu and his master Beni Ram from the Thar desert. Beni Ram is out of work as vans have replaced camel carts in his village. He tries to sell Bholu in vain. What happens when an unexpected opportunity knocks at their door? Can Bholu stay with Beni Ram?
https://housefullofbooks.substack.com/p/when-bholu-came-back
The Monkey King - A beautiful adaptation of a timeless Jataka tale from the life of Bodhisattva. A tale of leadership, bravery and courage comes to you from the jungles of yore from near Benares. Kapi, the monkey king is an unforgettable character as he leads his subjects so bravely during a crisis created due to the jealousy of a selfish monkey called Korung. The mango whose taste cannot be resisted even by Kings plays the key role in the story.
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