Based on a Bengali folktale, this book tells the story of Jamil, a weaver who daydreams of marrying a princess. When he confesses his dream to his cat Sardul, the animal resolves to make his master's wish come true and tricks the royal family into thinking Jamil is the richest man in the world.
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"The marriage of sparse, but quite challenging text, with a radiant mix of paints, pattern and mosaics makes that of the Bengali Princess with the humble weaver a rich experience. French's superb artwork begins with dazzling endpapers which would be a wonderful stimulus for art lessons...This extraordinarily rich book is one to savour. It will enhance any Primary library." -- Books For Keeps May 1998
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Fiona French studied Art Education at Croydon College of Art and went on to work as Bridget Riley's assistant. In 1986 she won the Kate Greenaway Medal for Snow White in New York. In 1992 her first book for Frances Lincoln, Anancy and Mr Dry-Bone was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and chosen as a Children's Book of the Year. Pepi and the Secret Names (written by Jill Paton Walsh), was one of Child Education's Best Story Books of 1994 and shortlisted for the 1995 Children's Book Award. She is renowned for her distinctively sharp and colourful illustrations. Her other books for Frances Lincoln are Paradise, Bethlehem and Canticle of the Sun; The Smallest Samurai, Glass Garden, Jamil's Clever Cat, Lord of the Animals and Pepi and the Secret Names.
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Jamil the weaver lived on the poor side of town. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Excerpt | Back Cover
Jamil the weaver lived on the poor side of town. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Excerpt | Back Cover
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By Muksita
This is a great story to learn about the Bengali culture. The book is full of beautiful vibrant colours and images of the traditional Bengali sari. It is also similar to the story 'The Puss in boots' as the cat in this story helps his master. The Princess falls in love with the sari weaver in this story too-romantic!
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