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Grandparents' Bag of Stories
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!
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!
229 pages, Paperback
First published July 14, 2021
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Sudha Murty
179 books2,986 followersSudha Murty was born in 1950 in Shiggaon in north Karnataka. She did her MTech in computer science, and is now the chairperson of the Infosys Foundation. A prolific writer in English and Kannada, she has written nine novels, four technical books, three travelogues, one collection of short stories, three collections of non-fiction pieces and two books for children.
Her books have been translated into all the major Indian languages and have sold over three lakh copies around the country. She was the recipient of the R.K. Narayan's Award for Literature and the Padma Shri in 2006.
Her books have been translated into all the major Indian languages and have sold over three lakh copies around the country. She was the recipient of the R.K. Narayan's Award for Literature and the Padma Shri in 2006.
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December 4, 2024
A collection of nineteen short stories, this book tells a story of two grandparents, Ajji and Ajja, telling their grandchildren stories they have never heard before during the difficult days of quarantine.
The stories are told from their imagination, most by the grandmother, Ajji, on various topics dealing with the possible reasons of the origin of rice and wheat to gods and goddesses; culture and customs; animals and toys; ships and mysteries; families as well as luck and honour.
I find the stories quite fun and interesting, so well written, fit for middle grade, also teaching them the goodness of sharing and caring, teaching them basic responsibility and how to actively include them in discussions and chores.
A good one indeed!
The stories are told from their imagination, most by the grandmother, Ajji, on various topics dealing with the possible reasons of the origin of rice and wheat to gods and goddesses; culture and customs; animals and toys; ships and mysteries; families as well as luck and honour.
I find the stories quite fun and interesting, so well written, fit for middle grade, also teaching them the goodness of sharing and caring, teaching them basic responsibility and how to actively include them in discussions and chores.
A good one indeed!
September 17, 2021
I got so transported to the village and the house this book describes that I finished it the same day and in 1 sitting.
The book is based on the life of people and the community itself during the nationwide lockdown in India in the 1st wave of COVID in 2020.
Plot : With parents coping up with the new indefinite work from home set up and with Children's schools closed, the grandparents suddenly get visited by their grandkids just before lockdown. The book is how the grandparents and all the kids manage their entire house in the village and also help the community coping up with the lockdown; how the grandparents at the end of every day keep the kids entertained with their stories.
It was super fun to read and I really felt one with the kids for those few hours that I read the book.
The book is based on the life of people and the community itself during the nationwide lockdown in India in the 1st wave of COVID in 2020.
Plot : With parents coping up with the new indefinite work from home set up and with Children's schools closed, the grandparents suddenly get visited by their grandkids just before lockdown. The book is how the grandparents and all the kids manage their entire house in the village and also help the community coping up with the lockdown; how the grandparents at the end of every day keep the kids entertained with their stories.
It was super fun to read and I really felt one with the kids for those few hours that I read the book.
November 19, 2020
Our favourite literary 'ajji' returns with another bagful of stories, fables and life-lessons. Centered around our topical situation of living amidst a pandemic, Sudha Murty takes us back to Shiggaon where her main characters, Ajji and Ajja try to make the lockdown as stress-free and productive as possible for their grandchildren.
Between doing simple household chores and making arrangements for the people who have been adversely affected by the lockdown, the elders keep the children entranced with their never-ending stories. Through these tales, we revisit Gods, kings, princesses, animals, demons and saintly men who manage to impart some essential tidbit of everyday wisdom.
This book will always be special for me because only after I brought it home, did I realize that I had a signed copy in my hands. Sudha Murty's blend of practical advice and fanciful fables still work their magic. And to see her words on the first page almost feels like a blessing.
Definitely worth a read.
Between doing simple household chores and making arrangements for the people who have been adversely affected by the lockdown, the elders keep the children entranced with their never-ending stories. Through these tales, we revisit Gods, kings, princesses, animals, demons and saintly men who manage to impart some essential tidbit of everyday wisdom.
This book will always be special for me because only after I brought it home, did I realize that I had a signed copy in my hands. Sudha Murty's blend of practical advice and fanciful fables still work their magic. And to see her words on the first page almost feels like a blessing.
Definitely worth a read.
December 5, 2020
Grandparents bag of stories is a beautiful book to treasure. It's about Grandparents who are telling stories to their grandchildren's who came to visit them. It's a collection of 19 stories that will bring a smile on your face, will make you understand many things.
Sudha Murty with her words, once again made the readers fall in love with her writing. The stories that will entertain kids with lessons for life. Each story is beautifully narrated with a lesson for life.
There are many stories like a sibling story, Goddess of luck, Arrival of rice, the world of wheat and many other while we are unaware of. Especially the sibling story. Why Naga Panchami is celebrated is wonderfully explained by the author. I cannot choose any one story to be my favourite, each story is special to me. A must-read book for each one of us, especially for the Lil ones.
Sudha Murty with her words, once again made the readers fall in love with her writing. The stories that will entertain kids with lessons for life. Each story is beautifully narrated with a lesson for life.
There are many stories like a sibling story, Goddess of luck, Arrival of rice, the world of wheat and many other while we are unaware of. Especially the sibling story. Why Naga Panchami is celebrated is wonderfully explained by the author. I cannot choose any one story to be my favourite, each story is special to me. A must-read book for each one of us, especially for the Lil ones.
September 3, 2022
It's good, easy read.
The book has around 15-20 stories
Some of stories don't make much sense, but they all are quite engaging.
It's fun to read such stories to take your mind off from something
The book has around 15-20 stories
Some of stories don't make much sense, but they all are quite engaging.
It's fun to read such stories to take your mind off from something
May 4, 2021
Who can resist a good story, especially when it's told by grandparents ?
Grandparents' Bag of Stories is a great collection of stories about kings and soldiers, animals and birds , poor and rich , lazy and hardworking and many more . Written in very simple language , young readers will surely like this book . This is a fun read and a perfect addition to every child's bookshelf. The wonderful illustrations in the book makes it even more interesting. I also loved the writing style . This is a good read for kids
■Reccomended to young readers
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Grandparents' Bag of Stories is a great collection of stories about kings and soldiers, animals and birds , poor and rich , lazy and hardworking and many more . Written in very simple language , young readers will surely like this book . This is a fun read and a perfect addition to every child's bookshelf. The wonderful illustrations in the book makes it even more interesting. I also loved the writing style . This is a good read for kids
■Reccomended to young readers
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June 5, 2021
Sudha Murty is the most simplest yet beautiful author. This book will make people smile in the hardest of times. Her writing style is straightforward and admirable. This book taught me to stay close to my family, lend a helping hand whenever possible, and ofcourse to ask my grandparents long in tooth tales of our childhood. It reminds us that difficult situations (like the lockdown) can be dealt if we have someone to get it through with :)
Must read!!
Must read!!
May 5, 2025
Please skip the last story! It's mean and not suitable for children.
I didn't expect to enjoy this book until the last story. My partner's niece gifted me this book, and it's my first Sudha Murthy book.
The stories are a bit preachy, but they're well-written. I wouldn't have minded giving this book as a gift to children above seven, but the last story changed my mind.
When I read it, I was furious – it was sly, racist, and out of place in a children's book, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. I still can't believe it won the Sahitya Akademi's Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2023 award.
Without the last story, I would have been a vocal ambassador for Sudha Murthy's books, but that story made the entire experience bitter.
I didn't expect to enjoy this book until the last story. My partner's niece gifted me this book, and it's my first Sudha Murthy book.
The stories are a bit preachy, but they're well-written. I wouldn't have minded giving this book as a gift to children above seven, but the last story changed my mind.
When I read it, I was furious – it was sly, racist, and out of place in a children's book, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. I still can't believe it won the Sahitya Akademi's Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2023 award.
Without the last story, I would have been a vocal ambassador for Sudha Murthy's books, but that story made the entire experience bitter.
November 16, 2020
Collection of 19 stories. Easy and quick read. Opt to the present day. Stories that are thought provoking, entertaining and also teach interesting lessons.
December 26, 2025
There is something comforting about how Sudha Murthy writes , some kind of familiarity, and it really does feel like it's your own Dadi and Dada who are telling the tales .
I could see the sources of inspiration for most stories ( I guess that's where the familiarity kicks in )
Overall, I usually don't enjoy kiddie stories, but there's always some kind of exception !
Happy reading !
I could see the sources of inspiration for most stories ( I guess that's where the familiarity kicks in )
Overall, I usually don't enjoy kiddie stories, but there's always some kind of exception !
Happy reading !
January 11, 2021
Cute stories for children in a simple language for them to understand and dive in its fantasy land.
January 18, 2021
Ordered this book without knowing that it was topical and published in lockdown with stories of lockdown weaved in. Children are with their grandparents when the lockdown happens and then they have their share of fun through stories during the same. As always, stories have morals and values inherently baked in.
August 6, 2023
Nice stories. I loved it 😍
May 8, 2022
✳️These past few days I've been very busy and haven't had enough time to read a new book. But I really wanted to start a new one. So as always, children's book came to my mind as a solution. 'Grandparents' Bag of Stories' is actually the second book I have read by the author Sudha Murty. Just like the title, the book contains a big bag of stories that can be enjoyed by both kids and adults alike.✳️
✳️'Grandparents' Bag of Stories' is filled with lots of cautionary tales for children. As this story is written in times of pandemic, the book also teaches kids how to take care of themselves in such a situation. So I must say, this is very helpful for the young ones. I mean we all know how children are. If they are taught through stories, it will help them understand better.✳️
✳️OMG, the illustrations were really beautiful. I loved it, so I am sure the kids will too. The drawings are not made like those from a comic strip or a graphic novel. If I remember correctly, two pics per chapter. It was apt and perfect. Usually, when I read such novels, one or two stories will always have a touch that gives me the impression of having heard these stories somewhere before. But here, each story was new and brilliant. And the manner in which the author narrated it was so simple and elegant at the same time. If you love reading them or wish to share the stories with your little ones, then I would definitely recommend this book.✳️
✳️'Grandparents' Bag of Stories' is filled with lots of cautionary tales for children. As this story is written in times of pandemic, the book also teaches kids how to take care of themselves in such a situation. So I must say, this is very helpful for the young ones. I mean we all know how children are. If they are taught through stories, it will help them understand better.✳️
✳️OMG, the illustrations were really beautiful. I loved it, so I am sure the kids will too. The drawings are not made like those from a comic strip or a graphic novel. If I remember correctly, two pics per chapter. It was apt and perfect. Usually, when I read such novels, one or two stories will always have a touch that gives me the impression of having heard these stories somewhere before. But here, each story was new and brilliant. And the manner in which the author narrated it was so simple and elegant at the same time. If you love reading them or wish to share the stories with your little ones, then I would definitely recommend this book.✳️
April 13, 2024
This book reminds me of constantly asking my grandpa to tell stories.
These short stories though can’t be engaging for adults, teaches children morals through it.
I can’t wait to become a mother/ grandmother and tell stories to my offsprings and theirs too.
These short stories though can’t be engaging for adults, teaches children morals through it.
I can’t wait to become a mother/ grandmother and tell stories to my offsprings and theirs too.
December 21, 2021
A Story a Day Keeps All Troubles Away…
“Grandparents Bag of Stories”, has stories of princes and kings, ordinary but witty men, women and children, magical beanstalks and kingdoms and palaces, which are narrated by grandparents to their grandchildren to keep them curious at the same time engaged during this pandemic…
New Delhi, India For Immediate Release
18/08/2021
Work from home, virtual learning, lockdowns, and quarantines have pestered us in every way possible since the beginning of this uncalled-for situation. Though, it has affected the older as well as younger generation massively. This book is specially written for those little people in our lives that make a big difference.
7 Grandchildren have come to their grandparent’s house in the lockdown. This book is about the collection of stories that these children get to listen to while helping Ajji and Ajja do the daily chores as well as help others out in these unprecedented times.
“Remember the stories and lessons you have learned in the last few months? Keeping your word, being kind and polite, helping others is like helping yourself, keep surroundings clean!” Ajji said. “This was a different holiday…” said Ajja. Both Ajji and Ajja taught their grandchildren so many lessons through stories that are so engaging that not only children but elders also enjoy reading and listening to them. The stories have a background of what the story is going to be about without giving the exact information or wordings about it. After all, who can resist a good story especially when it's coming from a grandma, right?
The author is a prolific writer and has created stories with her wild and free imagination. The simple yet catchy language keeps you glued to every story that is there in the book. She has become both Ajja and Ajji and also the children, the main characters in the book.
Every grandparent play and replay the list of their childhood stories for their grandchildren. We also love to hear those stories no matter however old we become..
“Grandparents Bag of Stories”, has stories of princes and kings, ordinary but witty men, women and children, magical beanstalks and kingdoms and palaces, which are narrated by grandparents to their grandchildren to keep them curious at the same time engaged during this pandemic…
New Delhi, India For Immediate Release
18/08/2021
Work from home, virtual learning, lockdowns, and quarantines have pestered us in every way possible since the beginning of this uncalled-for situation. Though, it has affected the older as well as younger generation massively. This book is specially written for those little people in our lives that make a big difference.
7 Grandchildren have come to their grandparent’s house in the lockdown. This book is about the collection of stories that these children get to listen to while helping Ajji and Ajja do the daily chores as well as help others out in these unprecedented times.
“Remember the stories and lessons you have learned in the last few months? Keeping your word, being kind and polite, helping others is like helping yourself, keep surroundings clean!” Ajji said. “This was a different holiday…” said Ajja. Both Ajji and Ajja taught their grandchildren so many lessons through stories that are so engaging that not only children but elders also enjoy reading and listening to them. The stories have a background of what the story is going to be about without giving the exact information or wordings about it. After all, who can resist a good story especially when it's coming from a grandma, right?
The author is a prolific writer and has created stories with her wild and free imagination. The simple yet catchy language keeps you glued to every story that is there in the book. She has become both Ajja and Ajji and also the children, the main characters in the book.
Every grandparent play and replay the list of their childhood stories for their grandchildren. We also love to hear those stories no matter however old we become..
January 16, 2021
"Books are never failing friends
Real joy is reading books"
-Sudha Murty
With this quote handwritten by Sudha Murty herself, I recieved my first signed copy from @oxfordbookstores. This is my second read by Sudha Murty after reading "Something happened on the way to heaven". This book written during covid time with refrence to the current scenario referred to was a fun read. It reminded me of the days when I used to listen stories from my grandmother as she used to feed me, she told me tales of Cindrella,Snow White, Rapunzel ,the Thirsty crow, little lovelies like Red Ridding Hood and I used to have lot of fun sitting in the balcony listening to her which she used as a technique to make me eat as I was a bad eater.My mother picked up this ritual as well from her .
This book has short sweet stories being told by the grandparents to the five children's visiting the grandpa and grand ma's house during the early lockdown. Each chapter begins with children having fun each day and requesting their Ajji or Ajja for lovely tales which the grandparent's often used as a teaching aid to give them a moral lesson at the end of each story. The stories were so filled with innocence and love that made me feel warm and heartful inside.The stories of miser men, poor farmers, rich kings, wise men and many other were so filled with fantasy which is sure to empower one's imagination and help transform to a new world with each flick of page. With many illustrations this book will truly be one of my friend which will remind me of kindness whenever I will think of it again. 😊
Real joy is reading books"
-Sudha Murty
With this quote handwritten by Sudha Murty herself, I recieved my first signed copy from @oxfordbookstores. This is my second read by Sudha Murty after reading "Something happened on the way to heaven". This book written during covid time with refrence to the current scenario referred to was a fun read. It reminded me of the days when I used to listen stories from my grandmother as she used to feed me, she told me tales of Cindrella,Snow White, Rapunzel ,the Thirsty crow, little lovelies like Red Ridding Hood and I used to have lot of fun sitting in the balcony listening to her which she used as a technique to make me eat as I was a bad eater.My mother picked up this ritual as well from her .
This book has short sweet stories being told by the grandparents to the five children's visiting the grandpa and grand ma's house during the early lockdown. Each chapter begins with children having fun each day and requesting their Ajji or Ajja for lovely tales which the grandparent's often used as a teaching aid to give them a moral lesson at the end of each story. The stories were so filled with innocence and love that made me feel warm and heartful inside.The stories of miser men, poor farmers, rich kings, wise men and many other were so filled with fantasy which is sure to empower one's imagination and help transform to a new world with each flick of page. With many illustrations this book will truly be one of my friend which will remind me of kindness whenever I will think of it again. 😊
November 26, 2020
𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 - "𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀’ 𝗕𝗮𝗴 𝗢𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀" 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗱𝗵𝗮 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝘁𝘆
One of my happiest childhood memories is when we used to visit our grandparents. We used to sleep on the roof of the house, and our grandma used to tell us all these magical stories. My personal favourite used to be that of a cat and its five kittens.
Sudha Murty reminded me of this memory and everything in it. Lockdown has brought a lot of uncertainty in our lives, and kids are equally affected. Ajju and Ajji tried to make these difficult times a bit easier for their grandchildren by taking them to a world full of magical creatures.
The book is a collection of 19 short stories that I thoroughly enjoyed. There are so many stories which I would love to share with my kids one day. Through these tales, you will get to revisit Gods, kings, animals, demons, princesses, and saintly men who manage to impart some essential tidbit of everyday wisdom.
And this book is doubly special for us as it is a signed copy. Sudha Murty’s fanciful fables and her beautiful tales would work their magic on kids and adults alike.
Highly recommend this book especially to those who have kids, nephews or nieces.
Rating - 4.5/5
One of my happiest childhood memories is when we used to visit our grandparents. We used to sleep on the roof of the house, and our grandma used to tell us all these magical stories. My personal favourite used to be that of a cat and its five kittens.
Sudha Murty reminded me of this memory and everything in it. Lockdown has brought a lot of uncertainty in our lives, and kids are equally affected. Ajju and Ajji tried to make these difficult times a bit easier for their grandchildren by taking them to a world full of magical creatures.
The book is a collection of 19 short stories that I thoroughly enjoyed. There are so many stories which I would love to share with my kids one day. Through these tales, you will get to revisit Gods, kings, animals, demons, princesses, and saintly men who manage to impart some essential tidbit of everyday wisdom.
And this book is doubly special for us as it is a signed copy. Sudha Murty’s fanciful fables and her beautiful tales would work their magic on kids and adults alike.
Highly recommend this book especially to those who have kids, nephews or nieces.
Rating - 4.5/5
January 30, 2022
This is obviously a book for kids, and I am not one, I'm a teenager who had nothing other than this to read, so I ll just try to think from the mindset of 8yr old me. This belonged to my little cousins who seemed to be into it a little, but not too much. This book was ok, kids will like it but probably won't love it.
I like how the book instructs and informs children about covid-19. It's presented plain enough for them to understand, without scaring the living daylights out of them.
Books are never perfect for everyone, but this one fell a little too off the mark from my perspective. First off, I love Sudha Murty as a person but not as much as a writer. So that plays into this book as well, I am personally not a fan of her writing style and that affects the rating. Secondly, I felt like i have heard these stories elsewhere, with slight differences. Some stories can be told again and again, but some of these retellings just fell flat.
I like how the book instructs and informs children about covid-19. It's presented plain enough for them to understand, without scaring the living daylights out of them.
Books are never perfect for everyone, but this one fell a little too off the mark from my perspective. First off, I love Sudha Murty as a person but not as much as a writer. So that plays into this book as well, I am personally not a fan of her writing style and that affects the rating. Secondly, I felt like i have heard these stories elsewhere, with slight differences. Some stories can be told again and again, but some of these retellings just fell flat.
July 15, 2022
Who doesn't love to listen to stories!
"Grandparents' Bag of Stories" reminds us of our childhood vacations at our Grandparents' place. The book is set in the background of COVID-19. The parents have sent their children to their Grandparents' place since it gets hard for them to keep the children within the locked doors due to lockdown. The house of Ajja and Ajji is spacious and has ample of open space in front with a blooming vegetable garden. The Grandparents tell 19 moral stories about honesty, hard work, helping each other, luck etc to the Grandchildren during their stay.
A few things I liked about the book is one of the stories was made by and told by a child - "why can't I also tell a story like Ajja and Ajji." The author has encouraged kids not just to read and listen to stories but also to create their own. The other thing I liked about this book is how the kids help their grandparents with household chores - this is a wonderful attempt to encourage kids nowadays to take up a few easy household chores.
The book is written in simple and easy-to-understand English and is perfect for kids and even adults. What could have been better is the flow - at times Ajja and Ajji would say now I am going to tell you a story of XYZ who was ABC. The kids and grandparents are doing something but suddenly comes the story-telling session. So the overall flow in the book changes abruptly.
"Grandparents' Bag of Stories" reminds us of our childhood vacations at our Grandparents' place. The book is set in the background of COVID-19. The parents have sent their children to their Grandparents' place since it gets hard for them to keep the children within the locked doors due to lockdown. The house of Ajja and Ajji is spacious and has ample of open space in front with a blooming vegetable garden. The Grandparents tell 19 moral stories about honesty, hard work, helping each other, luck etc to the Grandchildren during their stay.
A few things I liked about the book is one of the stories was made by and told by a child - "why can't I also tell a story like Ajja and Ajji." The author has encouraged kids not just to read and listen to stories but also to create their own. The other thing I liked about this book is how the kids help their grandparents with household chores - this is a wonderful attempt to encourage kids nowadays to take up a few easy household chores.
The book is written in simple and easy-to-understand English and is perfect for kids and even adults. What could have been better is the flow - at times Ajja and Ajji would say now I am going to tell you a story of XYZ who was ABC. The kids and grandparents are doing something but suddenly comes the story-telling session. So the overall flow in the book changes abruptly.
January 23, 2021
One of those books that you read slowly as you don’t want it to finish early !
What a brilliant collection of stories and lessons in them for the kids to learn and follow in their house. Although the whole book is cantered around the idea of kids living at their grandparents house during lockdown and included multiple stories it still had the power to make me get lost in the world of Aditi, Meenu, Raghu, Anouska and my lovely Ajji’s and Ajja 🥰 It had swelled my heart and made me grin throughout when I was reading it ! 😀
Can’t wait to get my nephews and neices and to recite these to them ! 😀😇🤗
What a brilliant collection of stories and lessons in them for the kids to learn and follow in their house. Although the whole book is cantered around the idea of kids living at their grandparents house during lockdown and included multiple stories it still had the power to make me get lost in the world of Aditi, Meenu, Raghu, Anouska and my lovely Ajji’s and Ajja 🥰 It had swelled my heart and made me grin throughout when I was reading it ! 😀
Can’t wait to get my nephews and neices and to recite these to them ! 😀😇🤗
February 1, 2021
This book! It's gorgeous.
Sudha Murty has definitely brought up a lot of emotions that we all went through at some point in our lives during lockdown. ESPECIALLY CHILDREN
Full of not only the lockdown story but other amazing short stories too that are both funny and heartwarming!
The' how rice came on Earth' and rat-cat-dog-lion-ant' stories are my favourite.
And I got a signed copy from Amazon!
A must read. I relived mostly all the emotions that I went through during the lockdown including sorrow, sadness, laughter and a ray of believe in the hearts.
Sudha Murty has definitely brought up a lot of emotions that we all went through at some point in our lives during lockdown. ESPECIALLY CHILDREN
Full of not only the lockdown story but other amazing short stories too that are both funny and heartwarming!
The' how rice came on Earth' and rat-cat-dog-lion-ant' stories are my favourite.
And I got a signed copy from Amazon!
A must read. I relived mostly all the emotions that I went through during the lockdown including sorrow, sadness, laughter and a ray of believe in the hearts.
March 26, 2021
Collection of 19 stories which somewhere we have heard in our childhood through our grand-parents. I wanted to read it and personally, I liked it. Of course, this is not for elite-class book readers. This book is the simplest storybook I have ever read.
Sudha Murthy, the co-founder of Infosys and the better-half of The Narayan Murthy have framed this story in the quarantine time and I totally admire her for this work.
Great.
Sudha Murthy, the co-founder of Infosys and the better-half of The Narayan Murthy have framed this story in the quarantine time and I totally admire her for this work.
Great.
August 13, 2021
The stories in this book are amazing. The book is a collection of 19 short stories. All Stories are thought-provoking, interesting and fun to read with many wonderful illustrations. There are Stories of cultures, about God & Goddess, family values and stories like about how wheat came to earth & Why the Nagapanchami festival is celebrated. Trust me all the stories will bring a smile to your face. Highly recommended to children.
April 18, 2024
What a lovely read. I'm totally loving this book, it just took me to a world of childhood innocence. Yes, it felt like I was one of those curious grandkids. Also, my heart was aching just like ajji when kamlu ajji & the kids left after vacation. So much to learn from each story, reminded me of those childhood days when I was excitedly reading panchathantra.
I'll say, it's a book for all ages if you like to get back to your inner child. Love you Sudha Murthy Mam & Thank you so much.
I'll say, it's a book for all ages if you like to get back to your inner child. Love you Sudha Murthy Mam & Thank you so much.
March 18, 2021
The book sudha murty is an good book for children. Its story was a mix of magical stories, nature's story, and many more. My favourate story was the 'April shower bring May flowers. It was a story that was based on nature. And also an story on Sudha Murty was my second favorate story known as 'A rat that becomes rat '
July 20, 2024
I like episodic books, with each chapter come a moral story for kids in this one - typical Sudha Murthy.
With COVID in the backdrop, this is a very current & relevant book. But the stories were largely unimpactful and meh... unlike "How I taught my Grandmother to Read" which is a classic unforgettable story.
Definitely not one the best publications from the author.
With COVID in the backdrop, this is a very current & relevant book. But the stories were largely unimpactful and meh... unlike "How I taught my Grandmother to Read" which is a classic unforgettable story.
Definitely not one the best publications from the author.
January 3, 2021
In love with these stories
I can't stop reading these stories. Its so inspiring, and brings so much joy. I forget world around me when i read sudha murthy's books especially short stories. Waiting for her next book
I can't stop reading these stories. Its so inspiring, and brings so much joy. I forget world around me when i read sudha murthy's books especially short stories. Waiting for her next book
May 9, 2021
Despite, the lockdown and difficult times this book has thought us how to be positive. I liked all the stories which the grandparents narrated to their grandchildren. This book is very interesting and teaches us morals in every story. I liked this book very much.
December 28, 2021
Bought it as a gift for young cousins of mine. I have always enjoyed Sudha Murty's tales myself. Simple tales set up in the background of covid infection /lockdown to teach young ones a moral science class! Good for kids
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