Hiss, Don't Bite!

Audio read-along books for children based on folktales from different regions of India. The narration by renowned singer Usha Uthup in English is highly entertaining and expressive. The book illustrate authentic folklore characters and regional artwork in vibrant colors. Children can sing along with the music. Several songs are presented in a world music format, concluding with a key take home message. This is a folktale from the State of Bengal, India. In this tale, the children of a village are frightened away daily by a cobra, as they take the cows to graze. One day, a monk arrives in the village and to the delight of the villagers teaches the cobra how to control his temper. From then on, the cobra is befriended by the village children and they all live happily together...that is, until a new boy in the village takes vengeance on the cobra. Learn how non-violence is just as important, as it is to know when to strike back. One full colour soft bound 22-pa! ge book, one 22-minute audio tape, lyrics to the songs and a special learning insert. Narrated by Usha Uthup..