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My First Sudha Murty Collection: A Set of 5 Chapter Books | Gift this full colour, illustrated storybooks set to children

My First Sudha Murty Collection: A Set of 5 Chapter Books | Gift this full colour, illustrated storybooks set to children

Sudha Murty
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Puffin Chapter books is a series of short, illustrated books for young readers.

From India’s favourite writer comes a curated collection of 5 heartwarming stories packaged as charming chapter books. Each book offers a splendid introduction to Sudha Murty’s world through captivating illustrations, endearing characters and deliciously written tales in her unique style.

Magical, beautiful and full of wonder this boxset is a perfect gift for beginners.

Includes these five timeless chapter books:

How the Sea Became Salty

A long, long time ago, seawater was sweet and drinkable. How it became salty is a remarkable story.

How the Onion Got Its Layers

Have you noticed how the onion has so many layers? And have you seen your mother’s eyes water when she cuts an onion? Here is a remarkable story to tell you why.

How the Earth Got Its Beauty

Have you ever stopped to marvel at the earth’s beauty: at snow-capped mountains and oceans so deep; at colourful flowers and extraordinary animals? The tale of how such beauty came into existence is a curious one indeed.

How the Mango Got Its Magic

We all love the sweetness of mango and how it quenches our thirst on a hot summer day, but have you ever wondered how the mango got its magical sweetness?

How the Bamboo Got Its Bounty

In a lush, green forest, a shy, unassuming tree is presented with a reward by the forest queen. This makes
all the forest inhabitants curious . . .

Imprint: India Puffin

Published: Jun/2023

ISBN: 9780670099504

Length : 176 Pages

MRP : ₹750.00

My First Sudha Murty Collection: A Set of 5 Chapter Books | Gift this full colour, illustrated storybooks set to children

Sudha Murty

Puffin Chapter books is a series of short, illustrated books for young readers.

From India’s favourite writer comes a curated collection of 5 heartwarming stories packaged as charming chapter books. Each book offers a splendid introduction to Sudha Murty’s world through captivating illustrations, endearing characters and deliciously written tales in her unique style.

Magical, beautiful and full of wonder this boxset is a perfect gift for beginners.

Includes these five timeless chapter books:

How the Sea Became Salty

A long, long time ago, seawater was sweet and drinkable. How it became salty is a remarkable story.

How the Onion Got Its Layers

Have you noticed how the onion has so many layers? And have you seen your mother’s eyes water when she cuts an onion? Here is a remarkable story to tell you why.

How the Earth Got Its Beauty

Have you ever stopped to marvel at the earth’s beauty: at snow-capped mountains and oceans so deep; at colourful flowers and extraordinary animals? The tale of how such beauty came into existence is a curious one indeed.

How the Mango Got Its Magic

We all love the sweetness of mango and how it quenches our thirst on a hot summer day, but have you ever wondered how the mango got its magical sweetness?

How the Bamboo Got Its Bounty

In a lush, green forest, a shy, unassuming tree is presented with a reward by the forest queen. This makes
all the forest inhabitants curious . . .

Buying Options
Paperback / Hardback

Sudha Murty

Sudha Murty was born in 1950 in Shiggaon in north Karnataka. A philanthropist, a teacher and an author, she is the chairperson of Murty Foundation. She is also a member of the Rajya Sabha. 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 fifteen 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. To read more about her books, please visit www.sudhamurty.in.

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