Parnell, Fran.

The abominable snowman : a story from Nepal / retold by Fran Parnell ; illustrated by Sophie Fatus. - 48 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm. - Monster stories ; #3 .

A Nepalese tale in which a lazy boy who is cast out of his home by his exasperated mother reaps rewards during an encounter with an abominable snowman. A collection of six folktales that introduce the reader to monsters from around the world. Ramay lives with his mother in the high mountains of the Himalayas. He is lazy and never helps at home; he would rather spend his days dreaming. His Mum is at her wits end. One day, she tells Ramay to go away and he is not to come back until he has mended his ways. What will become of Ramay as he sets out, and whom will he encounter along the way?

9781846865589 (alk. paper)

2011002938


Folklore--Nepal.
Folklore--Juvenile literature.
Monsters--Folklore.

PZ8.1.P2257 / Ab 2011

/P242