Author : Various Authors
Illustrator : Nirupama Sekhar
Editor : Radhika Menon and Sandhya Rao
This timely collection retells stories from mythology and folklore to focus on the need to protect, conserve and value water. Together with interesting facts and a timeline from earliest times, it makes a creative plea to readers of all ages to treat water, and, by extension, all life, with respect. Well-known writers draw upon the oral traditions of the Ivory Coast, China, India, Greece, Australia, North America, Spain, Nigeria, Botswana and places beyond names to reflect upon an intrinsic connection between humans and water.
2010: Excellence in Book Production, Federation of Indian Publishers
2020: United Nations Sustainable Development Goal's Reading List
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| Age | 8+ |
| Book Details | 100 pages; 9.5"x 8.5"; two colour; soft cover |
| Awards | 2010: Excellence in Book Production, Federation of Indian Publishers |
| ISBN | 978-81-8146-819-2 |
| First Published | 2010 |
| Tags | water, conservation, importance of water, story collection, myths, folktales, stories retold, award-winner |
Beautiful, gripping
Each of the nine storytellers represented here has a very distinctive voice but the one thing they all have in common is that they grip the reader right from the first sentence. And among the stories themselves, there’s something for everyone: magic, retribution, monsters, dragons, giants, deities, misunderstandings, humor, pride… Helping to bring the stories together as a collection are Niruoama Sekhar’s colourful illustrations. Her style shifts to allow each story some individuality but certain motifs are carried through the whole book... All in all, this is an excellent anthology that is likely to become a firm favourite in homes and schools alike. papertigers.org
to respect a resource that seems endless!
The visuals add a valuable dimension to the book which enhances its appeal. Along with the stories and illustrations, there is also a Water Timeline from 10,000 BC to the present day and a compilation of Water Facts at the end of the book. With all this together, this book offers multi-disciplinary teaching/learning opportunities that combine storytelling, culture, history, and geography. Al in all, this book makes an imaginative appeal to readers of all ages to treat water, and all life, with respect.KidEngage