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Abok, Who Took my Tooth?

Abok, Who Took my Tooth? Book

Abok, Who Took my Tooth?

By Linthoi Chanu

Category: Perky Parrot Books
ISBN: 978-81-19626-35-9
MRP: 395
Illustrated by: Rishita Loitongbam

Piktru is a young girl who goes to visit her
aunt and cousins in the big city of Imphal
with her parents and grandmother (Abok).

While eating, Piktruโ€™s cousin Meemi loses a tooth. Abok
tells them the story of Pithrai Khongdaibi, an ancient
divine bird who gives nice new teeth to children in
exchange for their old ones.

Do they succeed in giving Meemiโ€™s tooth to
Pithrai Khongdaibi? Does she get a nice
new tooth in return? Find out what happens
in this heartwarming story about growing
up and discovering the wonders of folklore
with your loved ones.

Abok, Who Took my Tooth?
Linthoi Chanu

Linthoi Chanu Linthoi Chanu (Potsangbam Linthoingambi Chanu) is a writer from Manipur. Her central area of interest includes Manipuri folklore, legends and mythologies, of which she has with experimented modern retellings for the new generation through various media platforms. Her debut book The Tales of Kanglei Throne (2017) is recognised for its impact on re-popularising folk stories and legends of Manipur among the youth. Her second book is a collection of short stories, Wari (2019).Most of her works are conceived by memory, identity and imagination coming together to bring out the richness of a culture and art. As a storyteller, chasing after stories to share them with the world is her passion.ย ย 

Format: Paper Back Cover
Size: 228.5 mm x 228.5 mm
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