Here is a book that brings you stories about Diwali. This collection is exciting and heart warming laying emphasis on the colourful array of characters and settings. There is a special boat ride, a Diwali rocket that turns out ot be an alien spacecraft, a wonderful miracle, a spooky Diwali and more.
DIWALI, Hachette, Rs. 250
All is well in the prosperous and orderly kingdom of Ayodhya until the greedy Queen Kaikeyi tricks King Dashratha into sending his eldest son and heir apparent, Rama, into exile for 14 years.
This retelling of the Ramayana, written for young readers has been translated for the first time into English. The original was written by Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury and translated into English by Swapna Dutta.
RAMAYANA for young readers, Hachette, Rs. 299
This is a collection of short stories and personal essays. Some fiction, some non-fiction – that’s what Imagination Unplugged has to offer. Under fiction there are two categories Figments of Imagination and Thrillers. The non-fiction section addresses more serious concerns like Global Issues, Inspiration, Modern Day Revelations and Unforgettable Experiences.
IMAGINATION UNPLUGGED by Maulik Jain, Imprint, Rs. 175
It’s back to all time favourite Tenali Raman. These stories are of the ruler of the Vijayanagar kingdom Krishnadeva Raya and one of his courtiers, Tenali Raman, a witty and intelligent person. His job was to help the king in solving even the most difficult problems. For this reason, he was the favourite of the king.
THE BEST OF WITTY TENALI RAMAN, Tiny Tot Publications, Rs. 150
(This book is available in Hindi also.)
Ruskin Bond’s A Little Book of Life was very well received. That encouraged his publishers to go in for a second Little Book, “a selection of personal reflections and quotations which could be helpful to readers in times of stress. Or even in times of contentment”.
The book begins with a saying: To have a good day, find a new friend.
Bond places great value on friendships. In the Foreward of this book he writes “My own life has been greatly influenced by friendships, old and new. Even though some may be far away, they are never far from my thoughts. Sometimes friends have become family, and sometimes, friends have made me a part of their families.
A pocket book that you can read at leisure and in no particular order. The beauty of the book lies in not only being able to read what great minds have said but also for you to be able to pen your thoughts alongside.
A LITTLE BOOK OF FRIENDSHIP, Ruskin Bond, Rupa, Rs. 295
