![]() ![]() Chitra draws her inspiration from India’s rich history, legends, epics and ancient texts. Amidst all the imaginary chores of cleaning giraffe-poo and filling the bathtub with mud for the pigs, Chitra manages to write and tell stories too.Ī Jar of Pickles and a Pinch of Justice (illustrated by Uma Krishnaswamy, published by Walker Books) is her second title in the Prince Veera series. Buy A Sliver of Moon and a Shard of Truth by Chitra Soundar, Uma Krishnaswamy from Waterstones today Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25. Can Prince Veera and his best friend Suku bring justice to those cheated? Can they find out if the gemstones turned to pickles or if elephants can be turned from grey to white? Would the not-so-nice king Raja Apoorva get in the way of Prince Veera’s summertime court?Ĭome and listen to Chitra Soundar tell stories from A Jar of Pickles and a Pinch of Justice and find out for yourself if justice prevails.Ĭhitra Soundar lives in a house full of giraffes, pigs, hedgehogs, robots and a dog. But Himtuk is not devoid of deceit, bribery, jealousy and superstitions. All rights reserved.King Bheema is a good ruler. © Patricia Tilton, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. Or solve the mystery of the jewels that have turned into pickles Illustrated by Uma Krishnaswamy, these eight stories from Chitra Soundar, inspired by Indian folktales, task Veera and Suku with outwitting the kingdom's greediest, wiliest subjects. ![]() Check out the link to see all of the wonderful reviews by KidLit bloggers and authors. ![]() Greg Pattridge hosts Marvelous Middle Grade Monday posts on his wonderful Always in the Middle website. LinkedIn is the world’s largest business network, helping professionals like Sundar Krishnaswamy discover inside connections to. She is the author of the picture book Pattan’s Pumpkin: A Traditional Flood Story from Southern India. View Sundar Krishnaswamy’s professional profile on LinkedIn. As she grew older, she started making up her own stories. As a child she feasted on folktales and stories from Hindu mythology. There will be links to reviews of picture books, middle grade and YA novels.Ĭhitra Soundar is originally from the culturally colorful India, where traditions, festivals, and mythology are a way of life. This is a fun book for children to discuss the stories and decide what is fair, right or wrong.Ĭheck out: Multicultural Children’s Book Day, Friday, Jan. A Sliver of Moon and a Shard of Truth: Stories from India (Chitra Soundars Stories from India) : Soundar, Chitra, Krishnaswamy, Uma: Amazon. This book is an excellent read-aloud at home and school. They also show a great deal of compassion towards the poor and expose those in his father’s kingdom who are mean and bully others.Įach page is illustrated with pen and ink drawing by Uma Krishnaswamy, which add to the overall feel of the Indian culture and traditions. Together, the prince and his friend, are clever, eager to investigate complaints, wise beyond their years, and witty in their dealings with the locals. Because of his relationship with Suku, Prince Veera is more aware of what it happening in the kingdom than his father. Like his father the king, the prince is caring and compassionate. Prince Veera and his friend, Suku, appear in every chapter of the book. Chitra Soundar’s chapter book is especially fun because it is about Prince Veera and his commoner friend, trying to outsmart some of the King’s trickiest subjects with wit and a great deal of humor! By (author) Chitra Soundar, Illustrated by Uma Krishnaswamy. I read as much as I can about the Indian culture because we adopted a son from India. A Jar of Pickles and a Pinch of Justice by Chitra Soundar, 9781406364675, available at Book. How should they handle the case of the greedy merchant who wishes to charge people for enjoying the smells of his sweets? And can they prove that an innocent man cannot possibly spread bad luck? Will Prince Veera and Suku be able to settle the dispute between a man and his neighbor to whom he sells a well - but not the water in it? Or solve the mystery of the jewels that have turned into pickles? These stories are inspired by traditional Indian folktales. Some of the subjects’ complaints are easily addressed, but others are much more challenging. That’s what Prince Veera discovers when he and his best friend, Suku, are given the opportunity to preside over the court of his father, King Bheema. Themes: Folktales, India, Cultural traditions, Humor, Friendship, Multiculturalīeing a wise and just ruler is no easy task. Mangoes, Mischief, and Tales of Friendship: Stories from India ![]()
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