Tales From India

"the stories are engaging, exciting and delightful ... beautiful illustrations - one word can summarise this collection - stunning". * www.bookapoet.co.uk *
"10 classic Hindu stories accompanied by Hall's lush and elegant gouache illustrations. Readers should be drawn toward the valour, action and dramatic transformations in these powerful tales" * Publishers Weekly *
"told in a lively, exciting style that makes them seen new-minted - beautifully illustrated" * Books for Keeps *
"Gavin's retellings are clean and direct ... Hall's vibrant gouache artwork glows in jewel colours; she combines authenticity with her own style, achieving a softness and clarity beautifully suited to children. Templar's high production values do full justice to this gorgeousness with generous gold highlighting. Truly a collection to treasure". * Armadillo Magazine *
"Beautifully presented, the book will be much enjoyed by mythology fans and likely lead to a search for further reading for some" * Student Library Journal *
"Gavin's narratives are deliberate yet spellbinding, and Hall's artwork is visual storytelling at its best, with illustrations that literally glow with the mystique and beauty of India ... This handsome book of Hindu mythology is a fine choice for most any library collection." * Booklist Online *
"Gavin's love of traditional tales, shaped by Hinduism , is given expression in this handsome book, lavishly illustrated by Amanda Hall ... It's all wondrous" * The School Librarian *