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A Pair of Twins (Karadi Tales) Paperback – August 12, 2014

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 29 ratings

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Lakshmi and Sundari are an unusual pair of twins with an unusual connection . . . But not everyone knows how special they are until they're both called upon to save the day. Kavitha Mandana tells this story with brilliance and warmth, while Nayantara Surendranath lends vibrancy to it with her magnificent artwork.

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A Pair of Twins was listed in the top ten titles in the 2015 Amelia Bloomer list.

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A Pair of Twins was shortlisted for the 2015 Hindu-Young World Goodbooks Award.

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K-Gr 3—Sundari, daughter of the mahout (elephant keeper) who serves the Raja, and Lakshmi, an elephant calf, were born on the same day. Sundari prefers to be with her "twin" instead of practicing the temple dance with other girls, while Lakshmi grows into an impressive replacement for her father, the ancient bull elephant, Drona. However, "being a mahout [is] a man's job," reserved for Sundari's brother, Vikram. But Vikram hopes to join the palace band as the lead drummer. When old Drona and his rider cannot lead an important procession, Vikram's father expects his son to be the substitute, but when Vikram confesses he's unable to control Lakshmi, "All hell [breaks] loose," and Chief Muniyappa having to be restrained from beating up his "silly band-boy of a son." In the end, history is made as Sundari and Lakshmi become the first females ever to ride with the Goddess on the first night of Dussehra. From the striking cover illustration to the final image, the artwork is outstanding. Swirling scarves, elephant trunks, and intricate designs beg for careful examination. As a result, children will want to know more about Rajas and Maharanis, howdahs and mahouts, and the Bharatnatyam dance, easily accessible on YouTube. Introduce students to international storytelling, decorated with vibrant illustrations, and then pair this title with artist Sanjay Patel's Ganesha's Sweet Tooth (Chronicle, 2012) for another modern interpretation in the style of Indian folklore.—Toby Rajput, National Louis University, Skokie, IL

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"This Indian import touts both cultural heritage and women’s rights.
An attractive and important read, particularly in light of current events in India." -
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"From the striking cover illustration to the final image, the artwork is outstanding. Swirling scarves, elephant trunks, and intricate designs beg for careful examination. As a result, children will want to know more about Rajas and Maharanis, howdahs and mahouts, and the Bharatnatyam dance" -
School Library Journal

A Top ten title in the Amelia Bloomer Project List for 2015.

"Is in SABA's list of Highly Commended Books for 2015!"

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 8181903021
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Karadi Tales Picturebooks (August 12, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9788181903020
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8181903020
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 0.25 x 10.75 inches
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  • chumee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet book
    Reviewed in India on January 30, 2024
    Nice story for ages 5yrs+
  • Name
    5.0 out of 5 stars Concept of equality told in a beautiful way
    Reviewed in India on June 21, 2021
    What a wonderful story!! N beautiful pictures.. I had heard this story from Ms. Janaki's story telling session. My daughter - almost 3 years now - loved the book. Gender equality and free will told so very beautifully.. a must have- Unlike those gender biased fairy tales.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Concept of equality told in a beautiful way
    Reviewed in India on June 21, 2021
    What a wonderful story!! N beautiful pictures.. I had heard this story from Ms. Janaki's story telling session. My daughter - almost 3 years now - loved the book. Gender equality and free will told so very beautifully.. a must have- Unlike those gender biased fairy tales.
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  • Nandhini Anand
    5.0 out of 5 stars a story line like no other
    Reviewed in India on February 2, 2016
    This book has won many awards and is worth many more.. a story line like no other, talking of gender equality issues and girl empowerment - so relevant to our country and set in our own cultural milieu... Illustrations in warm colour tones add to the beauty of the narrative.. I have read this book and enjoyed it thoroughly my daughter loves it too... Handling a sensitive topic in a child friendly and a non - preachy manner is no easy task and the author has accomplished it exceedingly well...
  • Bougain Villea
    5.0 out of 5 stars A tale of two heroins!
    Reviewed in India on May 29, 2015
    Its a really nice book for an age group of 6-10 years. However if the child is smaller, you can always read out the story. The pictures are really pretty and the child will enjoy watching them. A story about a little girl Sundari and her elephant Lakshmi who want to do something different. Something which has never happened in the history of their village. So get the book and find out what these two heroins want to do and whether they get success or not!
  • Divya
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must buy for all girls
    Reviewed in India on March 1, 2018
    Such a feel good book! A simple story that speaks to girls and women. With illustrations that make each page come alive.
    It's almost a single-story version of Rebel for Girls.