The Little Bird who Held the Sky Up with his Feet - Paperback

by Paro Anand (Author)

When danger comes to a large forest filled with big, brave animals, only a tiny bird can save everyone. The forest stands still as the black clouds begin to roll in again. Every year, the Monsoon Army's rain comes down harder, destroying trees and plants, nests and burrows. And the rain brings with it gushing, flooded rivers. This year, all the animals know the army will not stop till it has washed away their homes. Should they flee? Should they fight? Or will they trust the unlikeliest hero among them to save their lives? Find out what happens when even the littlest one decides to be brave, in this story of extraordinary courage, told by one of India's best children's writers.

Author Biography

Paro Anand is a writer, performance storyteller and children's literature activist. She has headed the National Centre for Children's Literature at the National Book Trust, India and runs ' Literature in Action', a programme designed to encourage creativity amongst young people. In 2006, Anand's book No Guns at My Son's Funeralwas included on the International Board on Books for Young People Honor List as the best book for young people.Ajanta Guhathakurta studied Fine Arts at the College of Art, Delhi and has worked as Art Director at Penguin Books India. She is now a freelance illustrator. In 2002, Ajanta received the Certificate of Honor presented by the International Board on Books for Young People.