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The Color Thief
Ages 4–8 · 2014
Bookroo's summary
In a twist on a traditional Indian tale, a wise man finds himself trapped by a cunning tiger. With the jungle's creatures seemingly against him, his fate hangs in the balance. Can a clever jackal be his savior, or is it another layer of deception? As the wise man navigates this perilous situation, the story explores themes of wit, survival, and the delicate balance between humans and nature. Will he find a way to outsmart the tiger, or will the jungle's tricks prove too much?
From the publisher
When a tiger plays a trick on a wise man, how will he escape being eaten, especially when it seems that all the animals are against him? Will the jackal help him, or is it simply another trick? This traditional Indian tale, retold with a twist by Andrew Fusek Peters, provides an opportunity for talking about man’s impact on the natural world.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2004
- First published
- March 1, 2005
- Publisher
- Childs Play Intl
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
- Illustration details
- Painted with acrylic paint
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781904550075
- OCLC
- 224361982
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