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Who can resist a good story, especially when it’s being told by Grandma? From her bag emerge tales of kings and cheats, monkeys and mice, bears and gods. Meet a bear who ate some really bad dessert and got very angry; a lazy man who would not put out a fire till it reached his beard; a princess who was turned into an onion; a queen who discovered silk and many more weird, wonderful people and animals. This beloved and bestselling collection of stories by India’s favorite author, Sudha Murty, has sold countless number of copies and entertained generations of children in the subcontinent. Featuring gorgeous illustrations and a new introduction by the author, this special keepsake edition brings to book lovers an old favorite in a stunning new look.
About the author.
Sudha Murty was born in 1950 in Shiggaon, in north Karnataka. She did her MTech in computer science. She is the founder of Infosys Foundation and is currently the chairperson of the Murty Trust. A prolific writer in English and Kannada, she has written novels, technical books, travelogues, collections of short stories and non-fictional pieces, and several bestselling titles for children. Her books have been translated into all the major Indian languages. Sudha Murty is the recipient of the R.K. Narayan Award for Literature. She received the Padma Shri in 2006, the Attimabbe Award from the Government of Karnataka for excellence in Kannada literature in 2011, the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2018 Crossword Book Awards and the Padma Bhushan in 2023. She has also received ten honorary doctorates. She weaves magical tales and especially enjoys writing for young readers. A generation of children has grown up reading her books, and her stories have been included in textbooks across schools in India.
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Customers find the stories good, sweet, and inspirational. They say the book is good for children and will light up their imaginations. Readers appreciate the simple enough vocabulary and effective writing. They also mention it's a nice buy and has value for money. However, some customers feel the stories are too lengthy and predictable.
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Customers find the stories in the book good, inspirational, and easy to understand. They say the stories trigger the imagination and nurture values.
" This story book is awesome , written in very effective way very tricky to let understand good things to children. My kids appreciate it very much." Read more
" Nice stories for kids " Read more
"This book has good collection of stories " Read more
"A must have book. It has the most classical collection of stories by grandparents and it also has the value for money." Read more
Customers find the book good for children. They say it helps them keep busy and lights up their imaginations. Readers mention it can be enjoyed by both kids and adults. They also mention the stories come with moral education mixed with fun.
" Perfect for kids under 12 years " Read more
"...it’s really good for kids as there are a lot of amazing stories" Read more
"...It will boost your soul and spirits , fill your heart with longing and happiness & will take you back to the time when life was simpler and fun...." Read more
"...at all.english is so friendly anyone can read her books. nice books to start for kids who want their children to withdraw the use if cell...n start..." Read more
Customers find the language simple enough to keep young kids from getting confused. They say the book is written in an effective way and in an amazing manner. Readers also mention the book improves their English skills and is a great way to teach kids real-life lessons through short stories.
"This story book is awesome, written in very effective way very tricky to let understand good things to children. My kids appreciate it very much." Read more
"My 9 year old , loved this book.. simple English , easy understanding and with real time examples .. connecting day today's values." Read more
"...It’s a beautiful n good book but very expensive." Read more
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Customers find the book has good value for money. They mention it has nice value-based stories.
"...classical collection of stories by grandparents and it also has the value for money ." Read more
"...They can improve their English skills, theme is good, value for money and stories give you moral that you can apply in life...." Read more
"The book is a value of money and give more amazing stories insights." Read more
"I really like the quality of the product and great price 👍..." Read more
Customers find the book nostalgic, lighthearted, and comforting. They say it brings back memories of their childhood and introduces them to village life. Readers also mention the stories ooze with small-town feel and feel like a piece of heaven.
"...Those memories were overwhelming . The smile that used to break on my Amma's & Dadaji's face are images that I would cherish for my lifetime...." Read more
"...It was very funny too. Sometimes it was very sad and emotional though I loved that...." Read more
"...The pack of short stories ooze with small town feel and you do definitely feel the RK Narayana vibes in them - simple, neat and very humble...." Read more
" Nostalgic and emotional . Murthy is one such writers whose every book appeals even to adults." Read more
Customers find the collection amazing, special, and nice. They say the stories have the true flavor of grandmother stories.
"Today I have purchased this book to gift to my student. It is one of the best collection .Hope, my student will like the story book." Read more
"Quality of book is very nice and the contents are nice .I recommend you all to buy this book. Regards," Read more
"...Makes a good addition to your collection ." Read more
"A very special book . These have the true flavour of grandma stories." Read more
Customers find the stories in the book too long. They mention the stories are predictable and difficult to understand. Readers also mention the pages of only two stories are repeated continuously.
"... Stories are a bit lengthy as 1 story of atleast 5 pages so first I read it myself then tell stories to my 5 year old kid he enjoyed a lot and always..." Read more
"...Sometimes the story was somewhat predictable . Still I really loved it. I will give four and half stars."" Read more
"The language of this book is difficult and not understanding the story ...my daughter did not like this book...." Read more
"Nice and light weight story book . It is composed of 22 stories aprox. My 9 yr old daughter loved this book...." Read more
Customers find the stories boring and the content poor. They also mention the paper quality is not good and the book is not appealing to kids at first sight.
"...Each story has a bare basics picture, nothing too interesting , nothing in color. Most of the words don't make sense to my boys. It was disappointing...." Read more
"...die in the stories and become plants or statues - this is neither enjoyable nor seems fair from a child's perspective." Read more
"...I tried reading 3 of them myself. They were soul-less and boring , just words repeated to fill pages. AI would write better ...." Read more
"It is for 5 years child the vocabulary is sooo much easy and not at all interesting " Read more
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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.
Though 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 morals. Lucid and simple language of the book make it thoroughly enjoyable.
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 nonprofit 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).
Listening Length | 4 hours and 6 minutes |
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Audible.com Release Date | September 30, 2021 |
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Program Type | Audiobook |
Version | Unabridged |
Language | English |
ASIN | B09HJDLBSC |
Best Sellers Rank | #284,913 in Audible Books & Originals ( ) #211 in #2,637 in #3,383 in |
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Customers find the stories nice, relatable, and with many values mentioned. They say the book is wonderful for all ages and highly recommended for children. Readers also describe the book as a good read.
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Customers find the stories nice, easy to read, and relatable. They appreciate the values mentioned through the stories.
"I would certainly recommend this book for all the kids. Stories propel imagination and these are the kind of books, which help them...." Read more
"I loved this book this book contains various stories which you will love moral stories I should say.this book is worth reading" Read more
" Awesome collection of short stories , must have for all children. So many values mentioned through these stories. Will be a great gift" Read more
"Absolute pleasure to read such simple and warm stories ... the types we took for granted in our childhood and something our children don't often get..." Read more
Customers find the book wonderful and excellent for children. They say it's highly recommended for children who would have missed the life of the 1970s and 80s in India.
" Excellent reading for children who would have missed the life of 1970s and 80s of India...." Read more
"...Easy reading. Stories that one can relate to. Highly recommended for children . My daughter loved it. Not expensive." Read more
" Wonderful Book for all ages !..." Read more
Customers find the book readable.
"...which you will love moral stories I should say.this book is worth reading " Read more
"This is a nice book I recommend to story lovers..." Read more
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