Tara books chennai (116 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Bhajju Shyam, of the Gond tribe of central India, disarmingly spins the west's anthropolgical gaze back on itself in this stunning illustrated travelogue. With radical innocence and great sophistication, Bhajju records his observations of London, transforming the city's street, pubs, and monuments into strange and unimagined bestiaries. A witty and ceaseless inventive artist, he uses the visual language of his native tradition to re-imagine the city as it has never been seen before. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. A cat on a tree, an apple for mewhat else can you see, on this tree? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Peek-a-boo.I see. who? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Chomp, chomp, chomp.whos munching on their lunch? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This absurd and fantastic story of a child's flight of imagination is richly coloured with exquisite, highly original quilted images, put together with fabric collected during the artist's trip to India. Inspired by Anita's pictures, Anushka weaves a lilting, poetic text around the images in a book whose appeal will stretch to children and quilt makers of all ages. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A much-loved Tara classic children's title is released in paperback for the first time. In India, a little girl goes to her local market, and her mother gives her a pocketful of change. But the girl has no idea what to buy - perhaps 'something funny, nice or even strange'. But among the rich and colorful wonders of the market, from jolly bangle sellers to massive spice stands, flower shops to mask makers, she finds that the real fun's not in the buying after all! She loves discovering wonderful, colorful stalls: "Jangle, Jangle, Jangle, I'm a bangle-holding stand," and "Silly, Silly, Silly, I'm a chili sort of sneeze." Told in Anushka Ravishankar's inimitable nonsense verse and illustrated in Emanuele Scanziani's vibrant paintings, this children's story is a bold and busy tribute to the vitality of everyday India. Award-winning Italian artist Emanuele Scanziani has created an exuberant Indian market with innovative typography that combines with the nonsense-verse to make a truly sumptuous, vibrant feast. US Grade Level Equivalent: 2US Guided Reading Level: L Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Scanziani, Emanuele (illustratore).…

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. In the light of continuing debates on Indian womens mobility and choices, young Mithila painter from Bihar, India, Amrita Das offers a disarmingly fresh perspective on being female and an artist in the making. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Trace, flip and bring each animal in this book face to face with his or her twin. What happens next?That's entirely up to you! Draw your own story about the twins, using some of the shapes on the page. Or make up your own.When you're done, you will have made your own illustrated book of stories.This interactive drawing, painting and storytelling book is designed to stimulate those who are inhibited or have trouble getting started. Along the way, they will find themselvessurprised and delighted at what they have created, all by themselves. Trace, flip and bring each animal in this book face to face with his or her twin What happens next? Thats entirely up to you! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Shah, Dhwani (illustratore).…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. A unique picture book for adults where language, design and politics intersect. First published in 1905, German poet Christian Morgenstern's piece is a darkly comic linguistic caprice. This fun romp populated by punctuation marks as characters nonetheless suggests systems of control that go beyond language. This illustrated edition is a brilliantly inventive dance of text and image, translated faithfully by Sirish Rao, with typographic illustrations by Rathna Ramanathan. A unique picture book for adults where language, design and politics intersect. First published in 1905, German poet Christian Morgenstern's piece is a darkly comic linguistic caprice. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Ramanathan, Rathna (illustratore).…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. "Did Amma really steal a bicycle, and is it even possible to wrestle your shadow?" Did you ever wonder how your parents were as kids? Were they up to mischief? Did they get into trouble a lot? Then read these stories about a mother who tells her child about her strange and exciting adventures growing up in a village in South India. Look carefully at the beautiful illustrations. and imagine yourself in this fantastic world of midnight feasts, roving hyenas, shrieking peacocks, buzzing insects and stolen bicycles.does it sound unbelievable? And yet.could it all be true? Introducing a spunky, adventurous mother and featuring midnight feasts, roving hyenas, and shrieking peacocks, these eight short stories can be read together or individually, each evoking the different fascinations and emotions of childhood. Illustrations. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Tejubehan (illustratore).…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. This well-known folk poem from the 17th century is a form of trick verse. Included in classic anthologies of children's poetry, the verse appears nonsensical at first sight, but given a break in the middle of each line, begins to make perfect sense. At the simplest level, it is a lesson on grammar and punctuation. Even the youngest of readers will delight in the overturning of logic that nonsense entails, and the 'trick' with which meaning can be made to return. But as with most folklore, this poem is not just for children, it is meant for all ages. Adults will marvel at the ways it teases out the paths of meaning. Is the difference between fantasy and reality largely grammatical? Or are these inversions the very essence of poetry - by turns meaningless and profound - which overturn our habitual ways of perception? In this pioneering visual exploration of I Saw a Peacock, Gond tribal artist Ramsingh Urveti and book designer Jonathan Yamakami add a further layer of imagery and play to the poem's enigmas, reflecting and complicating its meanings in delicious ways. This well-known folk poem from the 17th century is a form of trick verse. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Urveti, Ramsingh (illustratore).…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Pictures from Italy is one of Charles Dickens' earlier works, a fantastic and whimsical foray into the twin worlds of travel and the imagination. Written in the 1840s when he took a respite from the writing of novels and traveled with his family to the continent, it is a travelogue offering a rare glimpse into the life of the great author. In this illustrated edition, Italian artist Livia Signorini takes inspiration from Dickens' words and plays with his sense of place, memory, and politics. The result is a brilliant contemporary dialogue with his work - a reading of history, time and change - which renews our sense of his enduring vision. Pictures from Italy is a tribute to the world of the great master in the 200th year of his birth. Pictures from Italy is one of Charles Dickens' early works, a fantastic and whimsical foray into the twin worlds of travel and the imagination. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Sita's Ramayana shifts the point of view of the Ramayana - the saga of a heroic war - to bring a woman's perspective to this timeless epic. Narrated by the heroine Sita, it is a powerful meditation on the fate of women, as they become pawns in the wars between men and kingdoms. But Sita is not just a patient victim of events - she endures her fate with fortitude, until the moment she decides to challenge it. The book unites two women from very different backgrounds: young urban writer Samhita Arni collaborates with Patua scroll artist Moyna Chitrakar. To read the Tara blog about the making of Sita click here Sita's Ramayana shifts the point of view of the Ramayana - the saga of a heroic war - to bring a woman's perspective to this timeless epic. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Monya Chitraka (illustratore).…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. "What's my colour book about? If you ask me, I would have preferred to colour quietly, instead of talking. I'm marking this great white page with blue ink, but ideally, I would rather not have written any words at all. Colour speaks for itself better than words can - you can 'feel' colour, and it goes straight into your heart.So what I'm hoping to do here is to let you actually get to know colours. Meet them face to face, by yourself. Not just through words, but by playing around them. That's the only way to become friends. My words are going to take you on a kind of dance around colour - I've even made up a word for this dance, I'm calling it THE COLOUR DANCE." - Sophie Benini Pietromarchi In this much-anticipated sequel to the bestselling 'The Book Book', artist and educator Sophie Benini Pietromarchi takes children into the world of colour. Illustrated in remarkable collage artwork, and written in an intimate, easy tone, 'The Colour Book' is an exciting journey from childhood memories and the feelings that colours can create, to the practicalities of mixing shades and creating a personal colour diary. In this sequel to the bestselling 'The Book Book', artist Sophie Benini Pietromarchi takes children into the world of colour. Illustrated in collage artwork, and written in an intimate, easy tone, 'The Colour Book' is a journey from childhood memories and feelings, to the practicalities of mixing shades & creating a personal colour diary Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. "The book's innovative accordion design illustrated in the Bengal Patua style of scroll painting is just one of the sumptuous design elements that distinguish it as a remarkable offering. . . A gorgeous re-envisioning of an old, old story." -- Kirkus Reviews Starred Review "This striking version is illustrated by Joydeb Chitrakar in a Bengali style of scroll painting--with rich colors, strong black lines." -- The Wall Street Journal "The stunning illustrations--which really constitute one continual image--reflect an openhearted, instantly accessible folk art aesthetic . . . a glorious example of storytelling's universality."-- Publishers Weekly Starred Review "An arresting first image--God's huge, baleful eye--is the visual source of all that follows. . . provocative" -- The Horn Book Magazine "This beautifully designed and intelligently produced retelling of the flood expands the bounds of bookmaking." -- Shelf Awareness In this Indian version of the Biblical tale, talented Bengali Patua scroll painter Joydeb Chitrakar leads the reader from a deluge of water to a rainbow of hope. A book that can be leafed through in the traditional way or unfolded out as an accordion, the vibrant illustrations and concise text provide a singular approach to an ancient, universal story. Suitable for children ages 6+. US Grade Level Equivalent: 3, US Guided Reading Level: O Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Chitrakar, Joydeb (illustratore).…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. "Did we take more than our due?" Weaving his tale around a Gond fable about water, artist Subash Vyam muses on the history of our relationship to this most primeval of elements. A migrant to the city, he recalls growing up in a village where water was always scarce and human ingenuity was welcomed. In contrast to the village, the needs of the city are monstrous and there is a great danger that we will run this resource completely dry. In the end, there is only one way forward: allcommunities need to make a pact with Nature in order to survive -- or in our mindless push to harness her powers, we might lose our own place in this universe. "Did we take more than our due?" Weaving his tale around a Gond fable about water, artist Subash Vyam muses on the history of our relationship to this most primeval of elements. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Zany artist Koki Oguma loves to wander around his neighbourhood in Tokyo, watching people go about their business. Then he goes home with his head full of ideas, and starts to doodle. Sometimes his scribbles take on a life of their own, and he's not sure what they're meant to be. So he talks to them, to find out more, and see what they can be turned into. One day, for example, one of his scribbles turned into a terrific beard. Koki started talking to the beard, and realized that it needed a barber. So he added a barber to his painting. A barber would have fun with this beard. Or would he be nervous? Hmm. read the story and find out! Zany artist Koki Oguma loves to wander around his neighbourhood in Tokyo, watching people go about their business and doodling their stories. What happens when a timid barber sees a moustache too magnificent to cut? Hmm. read the story and find out! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. People from the Rathwa tribe in Gujarat create a ritual wall painting as a way of worshipping their gods Pithora and Pithori, depicted as horses. The creation of Pithora paintings is considered a form of worship, to keep away ill-luck and invite good fortune. To paint is to mirror and honour all that has been created in the universe. This sophisticated conception of the transformative power of art has been rendered into a deceptively simple childrens tale by Rathwa artist Harsingh Hamir. People from the Rathwa tribe in Gujarat create a ritual wall painting as a way of worshipping their gods. To paint is to mirror and honour creation. This sophisticated conception of the transformative power of art has been turned into a deceptively simple childrens tale, featuring a fold-out Pithora painting. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Hamir, Harsingh (illustratore). …

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Sita's Ramayana shifts the point of view of the Ramayana - the saga of a heroic war - to bring a woman's perspective to this timeless epic. Narrated by the heroine Sita, it is a powerful meditation on the fate of women, as they become pawns in the wars between men and kingdoms. But Sita is not just a patient victim of events - she endures her fate with fortitude, until the moment she decides to challenge it. The book unites two women from very different backgrounds: young urban writer Samhita Arni collaborates with Patua scroll artist Moyna Chitrakar. To read the Tara blog about the making of Sita click here. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Monya Chitraka (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A step-by-step guide to art lessons, as well as thoughtful and clear summaries of ideas on art and art teaching. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Neela and Peela are excited about Bhagoria, a wonderful carnival that the Bhil people of central India celebrate every year. An intriguing map that also tells a story, innovative signage that keeps them from losing their way, a series of wondrous sights, including a surprise that pops-out - the children discover these and more as they wind their way through the carnival grounds. Subash Amaliyar, Bhil artist from India, paints the carnival in his traditional style. Collaborating with him are writer Gita Wolf and designers Catriona Maciver and Oliver Mayes - who turn this joyous rendering of celebration into an interactive children's book. Neela and Peela are excited about Bhagoria, a wonderful carnival that the Bhil people of central India celebrate every year. The book brings together an intriguing map that also tells a story, innovative signage that keeps the children from losing their way, and a series of wondrous sights as they weave their way through the carnival. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Amaliyar, Subhash (illustratore). …

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Where s my bear? asks a little girl as soon as she comes home from school. But.he s missing! Where could he be? So she sets off to find him, knocking on the door of each apartment in her building. As she climbs higher and higher, she meets all kinds of people, makes a lot of new friends, and sees some strange sights but what about her bear? Will she find him?A child s quest turns into a wonderful adventure that literally unfolds, step by step, into a building full of life. Knock! Knock! is book architecture at its inspired best." Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Takahashi, Kaori (illustratore). …

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. There's a time when tigers and human beings lived close to each other, says Dhavat Singh Uikey, an artist from the Gond tribe in central India. Gond villages were often located close to the forest, where tigers roamed freely. Familiar yet wild, the tiger played a compelling role in people's lives - and in their imagination. Ferocious and magnificent, it was revered as much as it was feared.In this book, Dhavat offers us a glimpse into this forgotten world, through a retelling of traditional Gond tales about the tiger, illustrated with richly symbolic art. In the process, he captures not only the mythic and iconic status of the great beast, but also a time, place and relationship that is lost to us. A retelling of traditional Gond tales about the tiger, illustrated with richly symbolic art - capturing not only the mythic and iconic status of the great beast, but also a time, place and relationship that is lost to us. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Cat is fed up with her tail, and it never does what it should. She now wants a brand new tail, one that she can choose. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The Mahabharatha, a great Indian epic, is a compelling chronicle of ambition and destruction. Samhita Arni's re-telling - written when she was just twelve years old - is bold and unorthodox in its depiction of characters, and in the sharply critical tone it adopts towards the epic's main theme: war. Illustrated with charming and intricate line drawings, this book offers a fresh and accessible perspective on this timeless myth. Originally published in the UK as two separate volumes, the book is now available as single combined edition. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Malashka and Akulka, two little girls, are playing together happily when they get into a disagreement. and before you know it, the entire village is involved! This adapted classic about conflict and resolution is printed with Tara Books' vintage letterpress. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.