Cinnamon
Hardcover – Picture Book, May 2, 2017
HarperCollins · Hardcover · May 2, 2017
A perfect read-aloud picture book by the Newbery Medal-winning and New York Times bestselling author of American Gods and Norse Mythology, Neil Gaiman, and illustrated in bold colors by Divya Srinivasan.
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- Who it’s for
- A mythic India, bold-color illustrations, and Gaiman’s wit give this picture book an inviting read-aloud feel.
- Themes
- Mythic India, A princess who does not speak
- Genres
- Asian Myths & Legends, Big Cats, Country & Ethnic Folktales
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A perfect read-aloud picture book by the Newbery Medal-winning and New York Times bestselling author of American Gods and Norse Mythology, Neil Gaiman, and illustrated in bold colors by Divya Srinivasan. A talking tiger is the only one who may be able to get a princess to speak in this beautiful picture book set in a mythic India. This stunning picture book will transport readers to another time and place and will delight parents and children alike.
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"Full of Gaiman's wit and whimsy, this one is great for reading aloud (and looks pretty lovely on the shelf as well). Gorgeous, with lush illustrations by Divya Srinivasan" (Brightly). Previously available only as an audio book, Cinnamon has never been published in print before, and Divya Srinivasan’s lush artwork brings Neil Gaiman’s text to life.
A Tale to Hear
A mythic India, bold-color illustrations, and Gaiman’s wit give this picture book an inviting read-aloud feel.
Come here for
- Folktale atmosphere and a talking tiger
- Lush, bold-color artwork by Divya Srinivasan
Expect
- A picture book suited to reading aloud
- A princess who does not speak
Where it sits
| Big Cats | 76% |
|---|---|
| Country & Ethnic Folktales | 60% |
| Asian Myths & Legends | 42% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Jungle Animals
- Art & Architecture
- Historical Comics
- Alphabet Books
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- Word Books
- Folktale Retellings
- Historical Asia
- Stories Set in Asia
- Authors
- Neil Gaiman
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- May 2, 2017
- Format
- Hardcover
- Theme
- Mythic India · A princess who does not speak
- Reading lane
- Jungle Animals