Who Will Be Ningthou?/Aaraanu Adutha Ningthou? (Malayalam)

Author : Indira Mukherjee
Illustrator : A V Ilango

The Ningthou and Leima, king and queen of Manipur, rule well over their meeyam, their people. As the years roll by, it is time to decide who will succeed to the throne. The Ningthou and Leima desire that the throne go, not to the eldest son, but to the wisest, most able child. And so they hold a competition. Who wins the bout? This folktale from Manipur leads us to think about two very important issues – harmony with nature and gender equality. Well-known painter A. V. Ilango’s stunning visuals in red, black and white capture the power of this gentle tale.

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Age 5+
Specifications 20 pages, 10.75" x 8.5", two colour
Translator Kala Sashikumar
ISBN 81-86896-07-4
First Published 1999

An endearing tale

The folk-style black and white sketches with touches of red are strongly suggestive of the Northeastern states and make a strong impression. A must-read for every child. Young India Books

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Who Will Be Ningthou?/Aaraanu Adutha Ningthou? (Malayalam)

Who Will Be Ningthou?/Aaraanu Adutha Ningthou? (Malayalam)

The Ningthou and Leima, king and queen of Manipur, rule well over their meeyam, their people. As the years roll by, it is time to decide who will succeed to the throne. The Ningthou and Leima desire that the throne go, not to the eldest son, but to the wisest, most able child. And so they hold a competition. Who wins the bout? This folktale from Manipur leads us to think about two very important issues – harmony with nature and gender equality. Well-known painter A. V. Ilango’s stunning visuals in red, black and white capture the power of this gentle tale.

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