Manu, an Indian prince, saves the life of a little fish who is really the god Brahma in disguise. The special fish can see the future and rewards Manu by warning of a coming flood which will cover the Earth. Full-color illustrations.
Manu is a wonderful book, alive with color and creativity. The simplicity of the story allows even a young child to go wherever he or she wants in every dreamy page, and the combination of fantasy and spirituality (applied with a very light hand) makes readers of any age feel good. The quality of the illustrations alone makes the book worth reading. Arenson's collages are saturated with color and alive with an almost...
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My daughter loved this book! We have read it together many times. The ancient fable comes to life with pictures filled with brilliant colors and images. The story leaves room for children's imagination, including the ending, where the author asks the reader about Manu. My daughter always has an answer! We have read other books illustrated by Roberta Arenson and think her artwork is terrific. Both my wife and daughter have...
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