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The ways in which the great Mexican artist is kept alive in popular memory through countless souvenirs, images and mementos is unprecedented in the world of art... did Frida herself lay some of these trails?

People from the Rathwa tribe in Gujarat create a ritual wall painting as a way of worshipping their gods. To paint is to mirror - and honour - creation. This sophisticated conception of the transformative power of art has been turned into a deceptively simple children's tale, featuring a fold-out Pithora painting.

Activity book introducing Indian art traditions, showing how art is as much about the imagination as it is about depiction.

A retelling of traditional Gond tales about the tiger, illustrated with richly symbolic art - capturing not only the mythic and iconic status of the great beast, but also a time, place and relationship that is lost to us.

ln this richly perceptive travelogue, Japanese designer Nao Saito explores the kitchens of South India, bringing together architecture, cookery, and conversation.

This collection of unusual folklore features the world of the Kadars, a indigenous community in South India. These stories recall ways of living in forest habitats that hold important lessons for all those interested in conservation. Textured illustrations by Matthew Frame bring alive the world of animals and foliage in a tropical forest.

Zany artist Koki Oguma loves to wander around his neighbourhood in Tokyo, watching people go about their business and doodling their stories. What happens when a timid barber sees a moustache too magnificent to cut? Hmm... read the story and find out!

"Did we take more than our due?" Weaving his tale around a Gond fable about water, artist Subash Vyam muses on the history of our relationship to this most primeval of elements.

Trace, flip and bring each animal in this book face to face with his or her twin... What happens next? That's entirely up to you!

This unusual art activity book featuring fish introduces children to a variety of Indian art traditions.

This activity book in the Bengal Patua style of scroll painting depicts the everyday world of the Santhal people, who are amongst India's largest indigenous communities.

“Where’s my bear?” asks a little girl as soon as she comes home from school. But... he’s missing! Where could he be? So she sets off to find him, knocking on the door of each apartment in her building. As she climbs higher and higher, she meets all kinds of people, makes a lot of new friends, and sees some strange sights… but what about her bear? Will she find him?A child’s quest turns into a wonderful adventure that literally unfolds, step by step, into a building full of life. Knock! Knock! is book architecture at its inspired best.

Kind Kiwis Kiss Kangaroos; Lazy Lions Lick Lollipops; Plump Penguins Play Ping Pong... There is no end to the things animals get up to in this quirkily alliterative alphabet book.

Through tracing, patterning and coloring the elephants, this book introduces children to a variety of Indian art traditions.

Hailed as a book that reverses the anthropological gaze, 'The London Jungle Book' is the personal story of Indian tribal artist Bhajju Shyam's first encounter with a western city. Revised & fully updated to mark the 10th anniversary of that momentous journey, Bhajju's rich art and poignant reflections are as relevant today as they ever were.

"The book’s innovative accordion design illustrated in the Bengal Patua style of scroll painting is just one of the sumptuous design elements that distinguish it as a remarkable offering. . . A gorgeous re-envisioning of an old, old story." — Kirkus Reviews Starred Review"This striking version is illustrated by Joydeb Chitrakar in a Bengali style of scroll painting—with rich colors, strong black lines." — The Wall Street Journal"The stunning illustrations—which really constitute one continual image—reflect an openhearted, instantly accessible folk art aesthetic . . . a glorious example of storytelling’s universality."— Publishers Weekly Starred Review"An arresting first image—God’s huge, baleful eye—is the visual source of all that follows. . . provocative" — The Horn Book Magazine"This beautifully designed and intelligently produced retelling of the flood expands the bounds of bookmaking." — Shelf AwarenessIn this Indian version of the Biblical tale, talented Bengali Patua scroll painter Joydeb Chitrakar leads the reader from a deluge of water to a rainbow of hope. A book that can be leafed through in the traditional way or unfolded out as an accordion, the vibrant illustrations and concise text provide a singular approach to an ancient, universal story. Suitable for children ages 6+.US Grade Level Equivalent: 3, US Guided Reading Level: O

The latest addition to Tara's range of notebooks bound in paper recycled from the silkscreen printing process.

The only notebook that is as unique on the outside as whatever you choose to scribble inside, each flukebook is covered with a fusion of eclectic prints and colours, totally original.

Gita Wolf and Sirish Rao, Illustrated by Indrapramit Roy

Illustrated with punctuation marks, this book is a romp, and yet the political undertones are unmistakable, suggesting systems of menacing control.

Neela and Peela are excited about Bhagoria, a wonderful carnival that the Bhil people of central India celebrate every year. The book brings together an intriguing map that also tells a story, innovative signage that keeps the children from losing their way, and a series of wondrous sights as they weave their way through the carnival.

This well-known folk poem from the 17th century is a form of trick verse.

Sita's Ramayana shifts the point of view of the Ramayana - the saga of a heroic war - to bring a woman's perspective to this timeless epic.

Fingerprint is a visual fable that celebrates resistance to state surveillance and control.

The Natyashastra, an ancient India theory of aesthetics, says there are nine basic emotions that the superior work of art should evoke and represent. Cherry-picking iconography from throughout Tamil cinema history, this book features specially commissioned hand painted cinema billboards which exemplify each of these emotions.