Enjoy a colourful afternoon of fun and frolic with a spirited youngster as she slays monsters and demonstrates that girls can be whatever they want to be - they only need an active imagination and the love and support of a wonderful grandmother! This charming picture book is about a little Sri Lankan girl who loves playing dress up with her Archchi (grandma in Sinhalese). She selects a colourful sari, decorates her hair, and puts on her (non-toxic) makeup with care. But she is no ordinary Asian Princess. My brother has come to collect me. Monsters and maidens we play. This Princess fights her own battles. She's not afraid. No way! Illustrated in vibrant colours this paperback also includes three activity pages and a DIY Jigsaw Puzzle! So, come spend and enjoyable evening Dressing Up With Archchi!

Visit Sri Lanka and be home by bedtime! Discover the magic, culture, and beauty of Sri Lanka in this one-of-a-kind children's alphabet book. A perfect travel book for children, each page highlights a vocabulary word like Buddha, jackfruit, monsoon, and yoga. Take your kids around the world while they learn their ABCs! A portion of all proceeds are donated to the Mallavi Central College to support the education of Sri Lankan girls.

*** Purchase a PAPERBACK and get the ebook FREE*** Do you wish you could actually meet a Dinosaur? Read this story and go on a journey of discovery to an exotic place and share the joys and fears of a young boy who was lucky enough to do just that...Ronan is dealing with a crisis. He and his parents have just moved into an old mansion to look after his Grandmother who requires assistance. Ronan is very introverted and anxious and even refuses to venture out of the house. Everything changes when he makes an unexpected friend - a dinosaur. Scoot introduces the young boy to new experiences, new adventures, and new friends (including an Archaeopteryx) and helps him gain some self confidence. However all good things must come to an end...and more change and upheaval are on the way...Childhood anxiety is a lot more common that we realize. Dealing with it can be stressful to both children and the adults who care for them. This chapter book shows that help can come from the most surprising of places, and all you really need is FAMILY and FRIENDSHIP to overcome your problems. *** #4 Top Free children's Dinosaur books in October 2018!!! *** ***NEW - Book Club Questions for Children age 8 - 12***

Sri Lanka is NO 1 on Lonely Planet's places to visit in 2019 !!! And it is famous for - Elephants! If you like to know more about these majestic animals in a FUN and ENTERTAINING way, then this is the book for you... Eyesha the baby elephant visits the Minneriya Tank with her family for the first time to experience the annual Great Gathering. Curious and adventurous, she makes new friends, but is soon lost and in trouble. How will she find her way back to her family? Did you know that only 6000 elephants now survive in their natural habitat in Sri Lanka? This story is illustrated by spectacular real-life photographs that capture the beauty of the region. The Glossary, Fun Facts and Revision Questions are researched and accurate. So enjoy the book, and book the next flight to Sri Lanka to see for yourself this annual gathering of the great . . ***Purchase a PAPERBACK and get the ebook FREE!!!*** ***FREE on Kindle Unlimited until 25th March 2019*** ***Ranked No 1 in Free ebooks Geography and Cultures / Asia in February 2019*** Ranked No 2 in Free ebooks Children's Books / Elephants

*** Receive the Kindle Edition FREE when you purchase the Paperback*** Mermaids, Demons, Gods... It is 8000 years B.C. Sita Devi, the wife of Lord Rama has been abducted by the Demon King Raavana. Hanuman, the Ape hero, is tasked with building a bridge to facilitate the invasion of Lanka. The expedition is however brought to a halt by the workings of the Mer-People who inhabit the Indian Ocean. Will Hanuman be able to overcome their enchantments and complete his task? Who is the mysterious Mer-Queen? What part has she to play in this epic war? Is all fair in love and war? The Ramayana is a Hindu Epic as old and as famous as Homer's Odyssey. However, it is not as well retold in Western Literature. Taking inspiration from the Ramakien (the Thai version of the Hindu tale) this novella will reveal hidden secrets that will entertain and amaze you.... If you are a lover of Mythology, History or Fantasy - then this is for YOU!***FREE on Kindle Unlimited and Prime Reading******Includes Places to Visit in Sri Lanka, linked to the Myth*** GOODREADS REVIEW (James Maxstadt - Author)Raavana's Daughter is, according to the author, inspired by the Ramakien, the Thai version of the Ramayana. It's an ancient story that I have only a passing familiarity with, if that. This short book makes me want to know more about it.The story is very well written, and reads like a myth, but with modern, updated language. It is very, very well done. Although short, it is more than worth your time to pick it up and give it a read. Even though it's for a YA audience, I can't imagine anyone who enjoys fantasy or mythology not liking it.

This volume provides a key analysis of Asian children’s literature and film and creates a dialogue between East and West and between the cultures from which they emerge, within the complex symbiosis of their local, national and transnational frameworks. In terms of location and content the book embraces a broad scope, including contributions related to the Asian-American diaspora, China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, and Taiwan. Individually and collectively, these essays broach crucial questions: What elements of Asian literature and film make them distinctive, both within their own specific culture and within the broader Asian area? What aspects link them to these genres in other parts of the world? How have they represented and shaped the societies and cultures they inhabit? What moral codes do they address, underpin, or contest? The volume provides further voice to the increasingly diverse and fascinating output of the region and emphasises the importance of Asian art forms as depictions of specific cultures but also of their connection to broader themes in children’s texts, and scholarship within this field.

Immerse yourself in the small town culture of rural Sri Lanka and follow the lives of two spirited female sleuths who prove that women can overcome social prejudice and take a stand. Kiyama Fernando, an English teacher from Colombo, is fleeing a failed marriage. She visits her good friend Vinodhini Dias in a small town far away from her troubles. But, little does she know that trouble is about to come knocking soon enough... When the body of a local teacher is found abandoned in a paddy field and her friend becomes the prime suspect in his murder Kiyama concludes that the only way to help her friend, is to solve the murder before the police. As their investigation leads them from a paddy field, to a rubber plantation, a gambling den, and a school the two friends realise nothing is as it seems. Will they uncover the killer before Vinodhini is taken away in handcuffs? Can they decipher friend from foe? Will the secrets they unearth lead them to an early grave? The cast of quirky characters include a crafty money lender, a vociferous cook, and a handsome landowner. Fans of Alexander McCall Smith, Stuart Palmer and Harriet Steel will love this new series. Shelve under Women Sleuths Asian Literature World Literature Detective Story Cozy Mystery Village Life Murder Mystery Women's Fiction Chick Lit

Discover the delicious, aromatic and vibrant food of Sri Lanka in this beautifully illustrated cookbook with 100 sumptuous recipes. Feather-light hoppers, fiery sambols, subtly spiced curries and unique ‘vada’ (fried snacks) come together in this definitive collection of Sri Lanka’s most authentic and exciting recipes. As Sri Lanka is being rediscovered a travel destination, its varied cuisine is also under the spotlight. As well as absorbing influences from India, the Middle East, Far East Asia and myriad European invaders, the small island also has strong Singhalese and Tamil cooking traditions and this cookbook brings these styles together to showcase the best of the country’s culinary heritage. These healthy and wholseome recipes draw on the strong traditions of the island, with quick recipes for light lunches, larger meals to share with family and friends, as well as mouth-watering desserts for those with a sweet tooth.​ Dig into 100 recipes that celebrate the island’s wonderful ingredients, from okra and jackfruit to coconut and chillies, and explore its culture through stunning original travel photography of the country, its kitchens and its people.

Do you believe in destiny? Can you ever imagine a girl who comes in your dream could come in real? "Ishana" is a love story in Prajwal's life which changed his life forever. You will get to know about, how all Prajwal traveled in his life to find his Dreamgirl and How all destiny played in his life. "Ishana" is a story that will teach you, how much you need to believe in a dream to make it real. Prajwal is not just a person, he could be anyone of you! Who dreams to achieve something bigger, which is always too far to reach. If you succeed in your dreams or not! but it's your decision that makes you happy in the end and ever after.

Swapping bodies might be fun for some but when 12 year old Jack Stevenson wakes up from a freak accident one day and finds himself in his dad's body, his life abruptly becomes one huge disaster after another. When he realizes that his dad will have to go to school in his place, things instantly get much, much worse.