The Elephant's Friend and Other Tales from Ancient India (Graphic Novel)
The Elephant's Friend and Other Tales from Ancient India (Graphic Novel)

The Elephant's Friend and Other Tales from Ancient India (Graphic Novel)

Written and illustrated by Marcia Williams
Hardcover
$16.99
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8 - 12
Reading age
40
Page count
72
Words per page
~600L
Lexile measure
Aug 28, 2012
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Step back into ancient India as Marcia Williams brings her inviting comic-book style to eight animal folktales that continue to enchant children today. Have you heard about the elephant and the dog who became not just unlikely companions, but the best of friends? Or the traveler whose greed for gold lures him straight into the scrawny tiger s trap? How about the talkative tortoise who can t keep his mouth closed to save his life? Drawing from three books of best-loved Indian folktales Hitopadesha Tales, Jataka Tales, and Panchantra Tales this graphic storybook collection, alive with kid-friendly illustrations, is infused with humor and warmth.”

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      Author & Illustrator
      Marcia Williams

      Marcia Williams has written and illustrated many children’s books, including The Romans: Gods, Emperors, and Dormice; Greek Myths; Tales from Shakespeare; Ancient Egypt: Tales of Gods and Pharaohs; and The Elephant’s Friend and Other Tales from Ancient India. Her humorous comic-strip illustrations are readily recognizable and hugely popular all over the world. She lives in London.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780763659165
    Publication Date
    August 28, 2012
    Publisher
    Candlewick
    Original Publication Date
    May 1, 2012
    Page Count
    40
    Words Per Page
    72
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2011048369
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~600L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~O
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.9
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    153475
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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