The Five Fingered Family

by Shakta Khalsa, Siri-Kartar K. Khalsa (Illustrator)

From the Punjab people of Northern India comes this timeless tale of strength and unity. Papa Angulee and his family work together like fingers of a hand. When a troll tries to capture them, he becomes afraid of their united strength and gives them a treasure in exchange for his life. But when a greedy neighbor decides to try his luck with the troll, he and his family return with a treasure beyond jewels

Hardcover

First published May 1, 2000

Reviews

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful adaptation of an Indian folktale by friend and teacher, Shakta Kaur Khalsa. A really awseome yoga set accompanies this story and I was fortunate enough to be able to teach it with Shakta at Rise and Shine Yoga in December. What a great way to combine yoga and literature for young yogis. I love this book!

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A retelling of the ancient Punjabi tale in which a family prevails over a troll because of the way they stick together and cooperate. When a neighbor family try the same trick their squabbling and disunity almost get them eaten, but their narrow escape brings them together.