Folktales from Tamil Nadu
Brand: Red Panda
Format: Paperback
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“A picture page just for the murukku press tells you how close to home these tales are. Reading mostly in English needn’t mean missing out on the stories of a Tamil childhood.”
A hungry sparrow, forgetful flies and one adventurous peppercorn.
Folktales from Tamil Nadu is an illustrated collection of funny, magical folktales passed down through generations in Tamil Nadu.
These are tales that grandmothers tell and wandering performers sing. A sparrow with an endless appetite, a peppercorn on a magical adventure and flies hunting for their lost names all appear here. Tricksters turn bad luck into a win, and tiny creatures outsmart kings, gods and giants.
Why children love it
- In "Payasam for the Sparrow", a sparrow asks Paati to mind his rice grain while he brushes his teeth.
- A picture page explains the Murikku Achu, a hand-held press for shaping murukku and other savouries.
- Richly coloured art, from a kolam being drawn outside a village home on the cover to patterned borders inside.
By Narayan Devanathan · English
Quick answers
What is payasam? A sweet South Indian pudding of rice or vermicelli simmered in milk with jaggery or sugar.
Can it be read a little at a time? Yes. Each folktale is complete in itself, so it works as a bedtime story or for dipping into alone.
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