{"product_id":"folktales-from-karnataka","title":"Folktales from Karnataka","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFolktales from Karnataka\u003c\/strong\u003e by Karanji is a vibrant collection of traditional stories passed down through generations across Karnataka. Filled with wit, wisdom, humour, clever animals, magical transformations, and legendary characters, this beautifully illustrated anthology introduces young readers to the rich folklore and oral traditions of the southern Indian state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a crow seeking revenge and a clever monkey outwitting a crocodile to the legendary two-headed Ganda Bherunda and a girl who transforms into a tree, these stories bring together the strange, amusing, and wonderful elements of Karnataka's storytelling traditions. The tales celebrate ingenuity, honesty, courage, and the triumph of cleverness over strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFolktales from Karnataka\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together stories gathered from the state's rich traditions of oral storytelling. Author and storyteller Karanji draws on folklore, history, village traditions, and stories passed down by grandmothers and travelling bards to present tales that might otherwise disappear from memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe anthology introduces readers to the imaginative world of Karnataka's villages, riverbanks, royal courts, and traditional storytelling communities. Its stories feature talking and scheming animals, mythical creatures, transformations, humour, and unexpected twists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully designed in four colour and richly illustrated, the collection offers young readers an engaging introduction to Karnataka's folklore while preserving the spirit of stories that have been shared across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional folktales from Karnataka passed down through generations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStories featuring clever animals, magical transformations, and mythical creatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe legendary Ganda Bherunda, Karnataka's two-headed creature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe clever monkey who outwits a crocodile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA crow's unusual quest for revenge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTales where ingenuity triumphs over physical strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStories highlighting honesty, wisdom, humour, and cleverness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsights into Karnataka's rich folklore and oral storytelling traditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren who enjoy folktales, myths, and traditional stories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung readers interested in Indian culture and folklore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders discovering the stories and traditions of Karnataka.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies looking for illustrated Indian folktale collections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren who enjoy stories featuring clever animals and magical adventures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFolktales from Karnataka\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the wit, wonder, humour, and imagination of Karnataka's oral storytelling traditions to a new generation. With richly illustrated stories featuring clever animals, mythical beings, magic, and unexpected adventures, this collection is an engaging introduction to the folklore of Karnataka.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kāranji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54647068131603,"sku":"BY36.909","price":380.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4494\/6707\/files\/FolktalesfromKarnataka_9788168170001_FrontCover.webp?v=1788365679","url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/folktales-from-karnataka","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}