The Traveller, the Tiger, and the Very Clever Jackal Mapin Publishing

The Traveller, the Tiger, and the Very Clever Jackal

Reshma Ansari Sapre
Illustrations by Jessica Lian

One would think that as a man gets older he gets wiser, but not Raaheeji.

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One would think that as a man gets older he gets wiser, but not 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 he it is not until he happens upon a jackal in the woods that his fate truly takes a turn.

With original, handpainted 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 alike.

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.

ISBN 9788188204854
Number of illustrations 24 colour illustrations
Size 9.25 x 11.25" (235 x 286), hc-plc
Date of Publishing 2017
Language(s) English
Co-publisher(s) Mapin in association with A Hathi-Chiti Book and HarperCollins Children's books
Rights Available World rights

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