Grandma’s Bag of Stories: Collection of 20+ Illustrated short stories, traditional Indian folk tales by Sudha Murty

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Memories of a grandparent spinning tales around animals and mysterious characters have kept many of us rapt till date. Sudha Murty’s Grandma’s Bag of Stories is simply delightful. The story starts with Anand, Krishna, Raghu and Meena arriving at their grandparents’ house in Shiggaon. Overjoyed Ajji and Ajja(Grandmother and grandfather in Kannada) get the house ready, while Ajji prepares delicious snacks for children. Finally, times comes when everyone gathers around Ajji, as she opens her big bag of stories. She tells stories of kings and cheats, princesses and onions, monkeys and mice and scorpions and hidden treasures.

through unlikely in combination, stories makes perfect sense when Grandma is the one narrating them. This book is ideal for young children and those who are 5+ in age. Stories are accompanied by colourful illustrations and morals. Lucid and simple language of the book, makes reading a pleasure.

About the author:

Active Indian social worker and writer, Sudha Murty was born 19th August 1950. She writes in two languages: Kannada and English. Sudha started her career in field of computer science and engineering. She is an active member in the Gate Foundation and the chairperson of a non-profit organization, Infosys Foundation in Karnataka. Credited for founding several orphanages, Sudha has also participated in various rural development efforts, to provide library and computer facilities in all Government schools of Karnataka. One of her many achievements includes establishing the ‘The Murty Classical Library of India’ at Harvard University. Apart from writing novels, she has also acted in films: Pitruroon (Marathi film) and Prarthana(Kannada film).

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Delight in timeless tales from Grandpa’s bag with this beautifully illustrated collection, perfect for cherished story times with young readers. Step into a treasure trove of cherished stories that bridge generations, perfect for moments of wonder and connection. A heartwarming tale of literacy, love, and intergenerational connection, celebrating the power of learning at any age. Dive into a world of magic and wonder with a delightful collection that sparks imagination and joy in every reader. Embark on a magical journey to a lost temple in this captivating novel, perfect for young readers seeking adventure and wisdom. The: 3-in-1 book combo, Short-Story Collection for Children Including the Most-Loved Grandma’s Bag of Stories by Sudha Murty

ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0143333623
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Books Limited; Latest edition (1 January 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780143333623
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0143333623
Reading age ‏ : ‎ Customer suggested age: 6 years and up
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 kg 50 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.7 x 1.52 x 20.32 cm
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India
Importer ‏ : ‎ Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd
Packer ‏ : ‎ Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd
Generic Name ‏ : ‎ Book
Best Sellers Rank: #24 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths for Children (Books) #1 in Children’s Traditional Stories (Books) #1 in Children’s Fantasy (Books)
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