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freedom
stories
Among
the finest of these new releases is a quartet of wonderful 'read and colour
freedom stories' by Tulika Publishers ...an accomplished blend of historic
integrity an stirring storytelling ...Rich
in authentic detail, the lean and
lucid prose conjures up these events with the sort of
vivid immediacy that
makes the books very appealing ... The deft delineation of character is
another hallmark of this series ... The description of the protagonists is
coolly objective throughout and there is no unwarranted canonisation of them
...
The books have obviously been painstakingly
researched ... The standard of illustration is competent throughout and done
in bold outlines which children are meant to fill in with colour. Each of
the books has at least one map presented attractively in the manner of the
old picture maps and these provide a geographical framework to the action
... For younger readers who
may require to have the book read to them, the colouring is a clever bonus ...
Attractively and most conscientiously produced,
these books meant for the 7-12 years
age group, are a good addition both to
the the personal and to the school library.
– September-November 1997, Indian Review of Books
This
new series by Tulika, by the felicity of design and choice of themes, can
foster an appreciation of history and beauty among young readers.
– October 1997, The Hindu
This
is a history book with a difference. And it is a colouring book with a
difference, too. Because one learns history while colouring and one sees the
colours of joy and sorrow,
anguish and hope, love and hate, compassion and
intolerance, while reading the simple text ... The Story of 15th August
1947 would tempt a child to read more about our leaders and
all that
they did during the freedom movement.
– August 2000, Deccan Herald river
stories
The
well-researched books have a nice sprinkling of folk tales, myths and facts
thrown in.
This makes the books very attractive ... I'm sure these
introductory books to the important rivers of India will also come in handy
for those school projects in history . . . and environment science,
geography, nature studies and culture! So do take a look at them.
– July 2002, Deccan Herald
The
stories by Priya Krishnan bring out interesting mythological facts about the
rivers, the
life
of people in these valleys and their beliefs. But it's not
just about folk stories passed
down generations and probably told to you by
your grandmother. Priya weaves into her stories the problems people face
along the river valley, the dispute the rivers cause between two states and
the national debate of the Narmada Bachao Andolan movement ...The books
dwell on the past and present. They are great sources of knowledge and are
an enjoyable
way to learn about our rivers.
– July 2002, The New Indian Express
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