Books published by publisher Mantra Lingua

A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck all parade across the pages of this delightful book. Exuberantly colored artwork and rhythmic text make this story the perfect introduction to learning about colors. In English and Urdu. Sold as Single Unit Enhance communication with children in a variety of languages Support childrens home language and connect with families Increase awareness of diverse cultures and world languages. Mantra Lingua programs help make learning fun for children while assisting teachers and parents to communicate with each other in non-native languages

the Fables from Around the World series is a fantastic way to explore the rich diversity of different cultures. Each Aesop fable is partnered with a story from another part of the world that has similar animal characters. In Aesop's The Lion and the Mouse Lion spares the life of a little mouse, never thinking that one day Mouse might save his life. In the Malaysian fable, the Hare's Revenge, Hare is fed up with the bullying Lion and finds a way to outwit him. Jan Ormerod's warm retelling and dramatic illustrations make Lion Fables a wonderful addition to any classroom. Jan is a prolific illustrator of children's books, won many honors and awards and is published in 21 countries. "This is a superb book by any standards: one of the best of the year...the retellings of the two stories are clear and simple but with enough detail and description to be enticing and full of interest. the illustrations are wonderful..." -- School Librarian 2007

In the North Sea a jealous queen transforms King Lir's three children into swans, doomed to spend nine hundred years tossed by the icy waves. Will the children of Lir escape their tragic destiny The Children of Lir is one of Ireland's best known traditional tales. A haunting myth beautifully retold, Dawn Casey's adaptation of 'The Children of Lir' will captivate children around the world. This well-loved Celtic tale is an excellent example of traditional storytelling and provides a platform for introducing readers to Celtic mythology, as well as encouraging creative reading and writing.

This beautifully illustrated children's book is in two languages in parallel - Japanese and English. It presents two fables where Fox is the main character. In Aesop's 'The Fox and the Crane' the fox deliberately serves the crane's dinner on a plate that she cannot eat from. But how will the fox feel when the tables are turned? In the traditional Chinese fable 'King of the Forest' a clever fox outsmarts a ferocious tiger and saves her own life...