An old woman sets off through the forest to visit her granddaughter, when "Boo!" – one by one, out jump a hungry fox, a hungry bear and a hungry tiger. The old woman escapes by telling them she'll taste even better on the way back, once she's eaten her dinner. But later on, at her granddaughter's, she wonders what to do... Jessica Souhami uses the brilliant colours of India to illustrate her vibrant retelling of a traditional story known all over Southern Asia.
Once a frail old woman, all skin and bone, set out to visit her grandaughter on the other side of the forest. But this forest was full of FIERCE, HUNGRY ANIMALS.
How could she cross the forest safely without becoming DINNER for one of them? Well, this was a sharp-witted, brave old woman. And her grandaughter had a clever plan. . .
The story is based on a popular folk tale told across the Indian subcontinent.
The traditional tale of how an old woman tricks the greedy animals not once but twice is wittily retold in Jessica Souhami’s lively text and beautiful illustrations. On the way through the forest to visit her granddaughter the old lady sees off the animals by telling them that she’s too thin and bony to be worth eating. To save herself on the way back, she hides in a pumpkin and rolls her way home. Even when she is rumbled by the wolf, she has one last trick up her sleeve. A celebration of bravery and sharp wits. - Book Ahead 0-7
Based on a popular Indian folk tale, it is the story itself which is most satisfying about this book, with opportunities for role play and discussion about just the best way to escape from a hungry carnivore. - Learning Support
Publication Details:
Binding: Paperback, 32 pages ISBN: 9781845078188 Format: 270mm x 214mm
BIC Code:YBCS, YFJ BISAC Code:JUV012030 Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
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