About the Author:
Dubbed India’s Dr. Seuss’, Anushka Ravishankar is one of India’s most celebrated children’s authors, and her witty and jubilant tales are internationally acclaimed and widely translated. She lives in New Delhi, India. Durga Bai is a female artist working within the Gond tradition of tribal art from Madhya Pradesh, central India. She has illustrated five children’s books which have been translated into multiple languages including Dutch, French, Greek, Italian, German, and Spanish. She lives in Bhopal, India. An exciting voice in contemporary Indian writing, Sirish Rao has authored over 18 books, ranging from novels to children’s books, re-tellings of myths to pop art collections. He divides his time between Mysore, India, and Vancouver.
From School Library Journal:
Kindergarten-Grade 1–This delightful book encourages active participation and close observation. As the number of animals in a tree increases from 1 dizzy ant to 10 hefty elephants, children are encouraged to spot and count them. One spread clearly identifies the number, the word, and corresponding animals. A turn of the page shows the same animals on the tree limbs, which are executed in black-and-white lines on a colorful background. As each new number is presented, the tree "grows" with the corresponding number of creatures. The newest additions are in bold colors; the previously introduced animals blend into the branches, turning the book into a game to find them. Children will enjoy the humor as each new group tries to find space in the tree. This book introduces youngsters to the traditional Gond art from central India, and is a showpiece for the artist's skillful work.–Margaret R. Tassia, Millersville University, PA
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