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Adaptations of Classic tales

A Taste of Honey: Kamala Outsmarts the Seven Thieves ( by Rebecca Sheir

The Tale of the Unwelcome Guest: Nasruddin Teaches the Town a Lesson by Rebecca Sheir

December 16, 2022 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

A few reviews back I wrote about another A Circle Round Book by Rebecca Sheir. Each one has been illustrated by different people. Therefore, that change might help you enjoy one over the other. But also, the flow and tone of the story is slightly different and that can help one’s enjoyment of them. The Great Ballgame was illustrated by Joshua Pawis-Steckley and is based on Native American mythology and culture. A Taste of Honey: Kamala Outsmarts the Seven Thieves (illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat) has […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction, Health Tagged With: adaptations, Asia, Chaaya Prabhat, fairy tale, India, indian, legend, Mert Tugen, Rebecca Sheir, Social Themes, Turkey, Values & Virtues

BlackRaven's CBR14 Review No:605 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction, Health · Tags: adaptations, Asia, Chaaya Prabhat, fairy tale, India, indian, legend, Mert Tugen, Rebecca Sheir, Social Themes, Turkey, Values & Virtues ·
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I want the bat on my team

The Great Ball Game: How Bat Settles the Rivalry Between the Animals and the Birds; A Circle Round Book by Rebecca Sheir

December 6, 2022 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

The Great Ball Game: How Bat Settles the Rivalry Between the Animals and the Birds; A Circle Round Book came onto my radar due to the fact my bookstore will be having an event with this person in a few days. I figured, if I was to come and view it might be nice to have read the book (author appreciate that you know). When I read it online via a reader copy, I was glad I did not purchase it. I mean, it was […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Health, History, Non-Fiction, Poetry Tagged With: adaptations, Fairy Tales & Folklore, Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley i, Rebecca Sheir, Social Themes, Values & Virtues

BlackRaven's CBR14 Review No:589 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Health, History, Non-Fiction, Poetry · Tags: adaptations, Fairy Tales & Folklore, Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley i, Rebecca Sheir, Social Themes, Values & Virtues ·
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