• ISBN13: 9788188204854
• Binding: Hardcover
• Subject: English Literature
• Publisher: Mapin Publishing
• Publisher Imprint: MapinPub
• Publication Date: August 6, 2007
• Pages: 40
• Original Price: INR 295.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 500 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): Fairy Tales & Folklore / General

One would think that as a man grows older, he gets wiser, but not old Raaheeji. Ignoring his wife’s warnings, old Raaheeji wanders deep into the woods where he is about to meet his demise. Threatened by a man-eating tiger, Raaheeji goes on an adventure, meeting an interesting cast of characters. But it is not until he happens upon a jackal in the woods that his fate truly takes a turn with original, hand-painted illustrations by Jessica Lian, this classic Indian folk tale is brought to life with an exciting new story that is sure to entertain both young and old. Copublished in association with HarperCollins Children’s Books, India.

Reshma Ansari Sapre was born in India, and grew up in Jersey City, where she got her start working with children as a social worker. She currently lives and writes in New York City, where she often finds herself chasing off a cast of characters like defiant pirates, witty little princesses, and of course, dancing raindrops. She is the author of six works for children. Jessica Lian was born in Beijing, China, and she graduated from Barnard College with a degree in Art History and Visual Arts. She now resides in New York City.