4028 - The Rainbow Prince
Author: Amar Chitra Katha
The Rainbow Prince Description: In these two Bengali folk tales, we meet Princess Rupanjali, beautiful but headstrong, who longs only for the mystical “Rainbow Prince.” When she learns he's trapped in the form of a red parrot, she insists all birds be captured—and even imprisons her kindhearted maid Nilanjana for protesting. Meanwhile, a shepherd-turned-king is cursed with ceaseless, multiplying needles piercing his skin. As he writhes in agony, it’s up to his queen to find a remedy. These intertwined tales reward humility and compassion, reminding us that arrogance—even in royalty—is always punished, and true virtue lies in kindness. Keywords: Humility, Folktale, Transformation, Kindness, Princess Rupanjali,Red parrot,Amar Chitra Katha Ideal For: 7-14 years of age, elementary and middle school aged readers, young readers Theme: - Humility over Arrogance: Tone: Moralistic, cautionary, didactic, and whimsically fantastical Book Type: Comic book Length: 32 pages typical for a comic book