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heisereads's review against another edition
3.0
A lovely, simple story with an important lesson - a retelling of a traditional tale from India.
hsims333's review against another edition
4.0
I loved the textured illustrations in this book. The patterns and designs are delightful and the 2 page spread of the peacock is breathtaking.
A young monkey endeavors to bring rain to his thirsty village. This Indian myth shows the power of kindness and hope.
A young monkey endeavors to bring rain to his thirsty village. This Indian myth shows the power of kindness and hope.
dandelionfluff's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. This is a visually stunning book that promotes kindness towards your community and seeing your blessings within seemingly unfortunate situations. I really, really enjoyed this and would love to bring it into my school's library, especially because we have some students from India.
annsantori's review against another edition
3.0
Short, simple myth (based around the peacock as a symbol for Indra, the Hindu god of rain and thunder) with absolutely beautiful illustrations. Would make for a great read-a-loud.
reddjena's review against another edition
4.0
Monkey and his friends are experiencing a drought, where there is no water to be found. Luckily, Monkey remembers that Peacock is known to bring rain when he dances, so Monkey climbs the mountain to speak with him. Peacock has sad news though, he needs water to bring the rain.
This gorgeously illustrated Indian myth brings to mind that a little goes a long way. And, that friends working together can make a situation better. The artist chose bright colors reminiscent of traditional Indian coloring and was able to create a flowing landscape that evoked various emotions throughout the retelling. This would make an excellent multicultural story time read in a classroom or in the library.
This gorgeously illustrated Indian myth brings to mind that a little goes a long way. And, that friends working together can make a situation better. The artist chose bright colors reminiscent of traditional Indian coloring and was able to create a flowing landscape that evoked various emotions throughout the retelling. This would make an excellent multicultural story time read in a classroom or in the library.
booknooknoggin's review against another edition
3.0
Beautiful artwork,but too fast,and kind of a strange story.
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