The Pleasant Rakshasa
The Pleasant Rakshasa
by Sowmya Rajendran
Ages 4–7Indian author
Karimuga the friendly rakshasa decides to share his beauty with jealous fellow rakshasas. A conversation about sharing and inner beauty.
- Author
- Sowmya Rajendran
- Age
- Ages 4–7
- Type
- Fantasy, Values, Picture Book
- Language
- English, Hindi, Tamil + 6 more
- Publisher
- Tulika Books
- In India
- Available
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