"This adaptation of a European folktale is about a talented tailor who uses his creativity to provide for his family. Suitable for diverse and multicultural book lists, and suitable for books about upcycling. With timeless art that swirls through the pages like a traditional Indian turban, The Clever Tailor by Srividhya Venkat and Nayantara Surendranath is a contemporary Indian take on a European folktale about the value of being resourceful and finding creative ways to minimize waste. Accompanied by a glossary of Hindi words, this title is an ideal addition to multicultural book collections." -- publisher
Themes
Genres: Fiction
Categories: Folklore
Content: Bi/multilingual
Settings: Asia, India, Southern Asia
Ethnicity: Indian, South Asian
Gender: Boy/Man, Girl/Woman
Race/Culture: Asian/Pacific Islander/Asian American
Religion: Hindu
Character Prominence: Dominant Main, Secondary