Taste of Honey: Kamala Outsmarts the Seven Thieves; A Circle Round Book

Kamala, a woman in a village, sells honey at the market but struggles to make ends meet. When she learns of the king's son's wedding, she decides to host a party for the villagers. However, seven tricky thieves try to steal from her, and Kamala must use her wits to outsmart them and discover a sweet reward. The story is accompanied by questions and prompts for conversation and creative storytelling activities, making it perfect for reading aloud and sharing with others. The Circle Round book series is created by the award-winning podcast hosts of WBUR radio (Boston's NPR station), who bring their beloved combination of folktales and storytelling activities to book form.

Format: Hardback
Length: 44 pages
Publication date: 17 October 2022
Publisher: Storey Publishing LLC

In a quaint village nestled amidst the countryside, there resided a woman named Kamala, renowned for her exquisite honey. She diligently collected honey from her hives, intending to sell it at the local market. However, business was sluggish, and Kamala and her father were finding it challenging to make ends meet. Determined to turn their fortunes around, Kamala devised a clever plan when she heard that the king's son was getting married, and the entire village was invited to the grand celebration.

Kamala's initial scheme, though promising, encountered a slight hiccup as seven mischievous thieves attempted to steal from her. Undeterred, Kamala summoned her wits and outsmarted them, ultimately discovering a most delightful reward. The captivating illustrations of Chaaya Prabhat, hailing from Chennai, India, beautifully complement Rebecca Sheir's original adaptation of this traditional Indian folktale. Specially crafted for read-aloud and shared experiences, the story is accompanied by thought-provoking questions and prompts, fostering meaningful conversations.

The creators of the award-winning podcast Circle Round, produced by WBUR radio (Boston's NPR station), have brought their beloved fusion of folktales and storytelling activities to book form in the inaugural Circle Round book series. Podcast host, Rebecca Sheir, has unearthed folktales from diverse traditions, all delving into timeless values such as kindness, generosity, acceptance, and more.

Dimension: 216 x 216 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781635864922