Barbara's Product Reviews & Giveaways
November 22, 2011 4:21 PM
The Traveller, the Tiger and the Very Clever Jackal
[ Shannon is the winner of this giveaway. Thanks to all who entered! And thanks to Hathi Chiti Books for Kids for sponsoring it! You can find The Traveller, The Tiger and the Very Clever Jackal
at Amazon.]
The Traveller, the Tiger, and the Very Clever Jackal
is thesecond of the Hathi & Chiti children's books offerings.I love the story. Very much like an Aesop's fable, but the rhythm of the words has a distinct feeling of Indai. I can hear an Indian narrator in my head.
In the story, an old man - against the advice of his wife - goes out for an adventure and comes across a tiger in a trap. The tiger begs for help and the man - his compassion overriding his common sense - frees it.
The tiger thanks him but says because it is his nature, he must now eat the man, but he does relent and give him three chances to find someone ho will plead his case. The man can find no creature who feels compassion for him.
But a jackal changes everything.
Great story and one which will hold children's interest.And Hathi & Chiti have promised a copy to a MommyLife readers. Please leave a comment and I will draw 12/1.
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Comments
My Jack loves animal stories, this would be perfect.
Posted by: Shannon Miller | November 23, 2011 12:06 AM
Sounds like a good Christmas present
Posted by: Jessi | November 23, 2011 6:20 AM
Another good one for my kids.
Posted by: Sarah | November 23, 2011 8:31 AM
Sounds wonderful; I'd love to have QA copy.
Posted by: Newt | November 23, 2011 9:05 AM
Our kids love books
Posted by: Maureen | November 23, 2011 9:41 AM
Would be a great story for my kids. Thanks.
Posted by: Sue from Buffalo | November 23, 2011 11:39 AM
I like having good books in my kid's library.
Posted by: Karen Lewis | November 24, 2011 4:13 PM
We love new books and stories at our house! Thanks!
Posted by: Joani | November 24, 2011 5:49 PM
As a homeschooling Mom I am always looking for great books for my children, and books we can use for years to come when the little ones grow up to read themselves. so count me in, I would love to win this book or any other one! thanks for this give away!!
Posted by: tereza crump aka MyTreasuredCreations | November 27, 2011 3:33 PM
Cool
Posted by: Lisa | November 27, 2011 5:15 PM
This sounds interesting !
Posted by: dee | November 30, 2011 1:38 PM
Sounds wonderful, thanks!
Posted by: Jill | November 30, 2011 3:58 PM
This looks like a great story to read with my younger set - especially my daughter who is intrigued with all things Indian (after the Francis Hodgson Burnett movie marathon last weekend).
Posted by: Patty | November 30, 2011 5:18 PM
this would make a great xmas gift!
Posted by: mm | November 30, 2011 5:19 PM
Would be a great addition to our library.
Posted by: Marisa | November 30, 2011 7:47 PM
thank you!
Posted by: Addie | November 30, 2011 8:47 PM
I have several toddler and pre-school nieces and nephews who would enjoy this story.
Posted by: siobhan | November 30, 2011 9:18 PM
I'm always interested in expanding my kids' book selection!
Posted by: Sharon | December 1, 2011 8:24 AM
Again, I don't know if it's too late for the drawing, but I love new books for my kids and this sounds like a great story.
Posted by: Christina C. | December 1, 2011 8:47 AM
