 This Tamil folktale tells what happens when stories don’t get told and songs don’t get sung. Parvathi knows a story and a song. They were her wedding gift from Thayi, the oldest woman in their small village in Tamil Nadu. Parvathi and her husband Kamban become very busy with their new domestic lives and responsibilities and they forget to share the story and the song. This thought-provoking tale reminds readers to nourish their creativity and preserve the traditional arts of music and literature. The intricately detailed paintings that show brass oil lamps, earthenware pots, roasting chilies, amusing animals, and elements of fantasy extend this folktale that has been adapted for children. mjw |
| Title: The Story And The Song Author: Manasi Subramaniam Illustrator: Ayswarya Sankaranarayanan Publisher: Karadi Tales Company Pvt Ltd., Chennai, India Copyright: 2012 Original Language: English ISBN: 978-81-8190-273-3 Paperback pages: 32 Age range: 5 up Genre: Picture Book, Folktale Book setting: Tamil Nadu Author’s ethnicity: Indian Author’s residence: India Illustrator’s ethnicity: Indian Illustrator’s residence: India Awards: 2014 Best Illustrated Book for Children in ComicCon India Subjects: Cultures, Folklore, Geography, Gifts, Music, Weddings |
The Story And The Song
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