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Series: Kanchil Stories

Cover art for THE GREAT RACE
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2012
THE GREAT RACE
retold by Nathan Kumar Scott, illustrated by Jagdish Chitara
"This unusual multicultural pairing packs a powerful punch. (Picture book/folklore. 4-8)"
In Indonesian and Malaysian folklore, Kanchil the mouse deer (an animal about the same size as a rabbit) is a trickster character who usually outwits his fellow animals. Here he stars in a tale similar to Aesop's "The Tortoise and the Hare." Read full book review >
Cover art for MANGOES AND BANANAS
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2006
MANGOES AND BANANAS
by Nathan Kumar Scott, illustrated by T. Balaji
"The explanation at the back of Kalamkari (with photographs) is interesting for adults, but far too complex for the intended readers. (Picture book/folktale. 6-9)"
One of many stories about Kanchil, the mouse deer trickster figure of Indonesian folklore. Read full book review >