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In "Elephant Dance," young readers follow Ravi and Anjali as they listen to their grandfather’s animated storytelling. He recounts the colorful procession of elephants during the Diwali feast of his youth, while also offering insights into life in India, a detailed list of cooking spices, and vivid descriptions of native animals. The book weaves these cultural nuggets into a lively narrative that brings India’s traditions and landscapes alive for a child audience.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Theresa Heine
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