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Grandparents' Bag of Stories / by Sudha Murty ; illustrations by Priya Kuriyan.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: Gurgaon, Haryana : Penguin Random House, 2020.Description: x, 229 p. : ill. ; 20 cmISBN:
  • 9780143451846
  • 0143451847
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 23 823.914 MUR
Contents:
The Arrival of Rice and the Children A World of Wheat. The Magic Beans / Jaggu and the Beanstalk. The Goddess of Luck. A Sibling Story. A Handful of Grains. The Mouse that Became a Mouse. Forty Days of Quarantine. What's Luck Got to Do with It? A World of Honour.
Summary: It's 2020 and children are stuck indoors as the novel coronavirus finds its way into India. A nationwide lockdown is announced and amidst the growing crisis, Ajja and Ajji welcome their grandchildren and Kamlu Ajji into their house in Shiggaon.From stitching masks, sharing household chores, preparing food for workers to losing themselves in timeless tales, the lockdown turns into a memorable time for the children as they enter the enchanting world of goddesses, kings, princesses, serpents, magical beanstalks, thieves, kingdoms and palaces, among others. The myriad stories told by their grandparents become the biggest source of joy, making the children compassionate, worldly-wise and more resilient than ever.Following the trail of the best-selling Grandma's Bag of Stories, India's favourite author Sudha Murty brings to you this collection of immortal tales that she fondly created during the lockdown period for readers to seek comfort and find the magic in sharing and caring for others. Wonderfully woven in her inimitable style, this book is unputdownable and perfect for every child's bookshelf!
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Target Audience : 8 Years and Above.

The Arrival of Rice and the Children A World of Wheat. The Magic Beans / Jaggu and the Beanstalk. The Goddess of Luck. A Sibling Story. A Handful of Grains. The Mouse that Became a Mouse. Forty Days of Quarantine. What's Luck Got to Do with It? A World of Honour.


It's 2020 and children are stuck indoors as the novel coronavirus finds its way into India. A nationwide lockdown is announced and amidst the growing crisis, Ajja and Ajji welcome their grandchildren and Kamlu Ajji into their house in Shiggaon.From stitching masks, sharing household chores, preparing food for workers to losing themselves in timeless tales, the lockdown turns into a memorable time for the children as they enter the enchanting world of goddesses, kings, princesses, serpents, magical beanstalks, thieves, kingdoms and palaces, among others. The myriad stories told by their grandparents become the biggest source of joy, making the children compassionate, worldly-wise and more resilient than ever.Following the trail of the best-selling Grandma's Bag of Stories, India's favourite author Sudha Murty brings to you this collection of immortal tales that she fondly created during the lockdown period for readers to seek comfort and find the magic in sharing and caring for others. Wonderfully woven in her inimitable style, this book is unputdownable and perfect for every child's bookshelf!

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