DIVE INTO THE FASCINATING WORLD OF IDIOMS WITH TIMELESS TALES
You may know what each means and now unlock the secret language of expressions through a potpourri of timeless tales.
This collection of 21 short stories is a delightful journey that explores the whimsy of idioms and their fascinating origins, from Aesop's Fables to everyday speech. It delves into the quirks of languages to discover that idioms are the colourful threads weaving the tapestry of cultures. The tales are not just a peek behind the linguistic curtain; they're a full-throttle journey. Get ready to see language in a whole new light--a richer, more human light and unlock the keys to understanding these rich, complex expressions.
Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan
Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan is a children's author, poet, editor, and voice-over talent. She is
also a former non-profit development professional who spent two decades as an advocate and
fundraiser for persons with disabilities. Shobha has recorded voice-work for documentaries,
educational programs, journalistic initiatives, and audio books. She has published children's
books in India and the United States, including A Pie Surprise and Other Stories (DC/Mango
Books), the award-winning Indi-Alphabet (Mango and Marigold), How Many Lines in a Limerick?
(Clear Fork Publishing/Spork) and Prince With a Paintbrush:The Story of Raja Ravi Varma (Red
Panda/Westland). Shobha's work has been anthologized by Tulika Books, Solstice, and
Skipping Stones. Essays and reviews have been published in India Currents, Bizworld and
Scroll.in.
Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan
Red Panda