Dancing Bear Gwangio park jung a park
Manasi Subramaniam
- Chennai Karadi tales 2011
- 36p. col., illu., 34cm.
- Karadi tales .
Somu the bear is unusual. He can dance! But Somu wants to be free and unchained. Can his friend Altaf understand this? This poignant story is about the friendship between a young boy and an animal, and the boys unique understanding of what the animal truly wants. Manasi Subramaniams eye-opening tale highlights the issue of dancing bears in India, while Gwangjo and Jung-a Parks stunning watercolour illustrations give a sweeping feel to the story.