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Drawing on the folklore and mythology of India and Nepal and inspired by author John Jackson’s travels in those countries, Tales for Great Grandchildren is an enchanting collection of 13 illustrated short stories aimed at children aged 7-12 years old. A father, grandfather and great-grandfather himself, author John Jackson has created an enchanting world of flying turtles, truculent tigers and talking lotus flowers that will enthral readers.
John’s stories have been brought to life by critically acclaimed artist Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini, who has created 27 original illustrations for the book, including 13 full color works.
John’s stories have been brought to life by critically acclaimed artist Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini, who has created 27 original illustrations for the book, including 13 full color works.
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JOHN JACKSON was born in 1929 in rural Devon, England, close to where he lives today. He is an established author, lawyer, businessman, and political and constitutional campaigner.
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"The stories are told with such charm and attention to detail that they shimmer in front of you like the visions your grandparents wove for you once upon a time." (Nepal Times)
"Exquisite illustrations that readers will lose themselves in." (Alyson Rudd, Book Club Editor The Times)
"A truly beautiful book. A treasure." (Michael Foreman, Two time winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal)
"Immaculate; timeless tales...that children will pore over time and time again." (Jamila Gavin, Winner of the Whitbread Children’s Book of the Year)
"Exquisite illustrations that readers will lose themselves in." (Alyson Rudd, Book Club Editor The Times)
"A truly beautiful book. A treasure." (Michael Foreman, Two time winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal)
"Immaculate; timeless tales...that children will pore over time and time again." (Jamila Gavin, Winner of the Whitbread Children’s Book of the Year)
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- PublisherJJ Books
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 095692123X
- ISBN 13 9780956921239
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages127
- IllustratorTerrazzini Daniela Jaglenka
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