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How I Taught My Grandmother to Read and other Stories

Author : Sudha Murty

Publisher : Penguin UK

Page : 200 pages

File Size : 42,19 MB

Release : 2015-02-06

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 8184759010

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These are just some of the questions you will find answered in this delightful collection of stories recounting real-life incidents from the life of Sudha Murty-teacher, social worker and bestselling writer. There is the engaging story about one of her students who frequently played truant from school. The account of how her mother’s advice to save money came in handy when she wanted to help her husband start a software company, and the heart-warming tale of the promise she made-and fulfilled to her grandfather, to ensure that her little village library would always be well supplied with books. Funny, spirited and inspiring, each of these stories teaches a valuable lesson about the importance of doing what you believe is right and having the courage to realize your dreams.



How I Taught My Grandmother to Read and Other Stories

Author : Sudhā Mūrti

Publisher : Penguin Books India

Page : 148 pages

File Size : 14,55 MB

Release : 2004

Category : Biography in literature

ISBN : 9780143335986

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What Do You Do When Your Grandmother Asks You To Teach Her The Alphabet? Or The President Of India Takes You On A Train Ride With Him? Or Your Teacher Gives You More Marks Than You Deserve? These Are Just Some Of The Questions You Will Find Answered In This Delightful Collection Of Stories Recounting Real-Life Incidents That Happened To Sudha Murty, Teacher, Social Worker And Wife Of The Man Who Founded India'S Best-Known Software Company, Infosys. Whether It Is About The Letter She Dashed Off To J.R.D Tata Because His Company Did Not Want To Employ Women, Or The Student Who Always Falls Short Of Attendance In Her Class And Later Realizes His Mistake, Or How Her Mother'S Advice Of Saving Money Came In Handy When Her Husband Wanted To Start A Software Company, Each Of These Stories Teaches A Valuable Lesson, Of Simplicity, Patriotism And The Importance Of Love And Friendship. Funny, Heartwarming And Spirited, These Stories Will Inspire Children To Make A Difference In The World Around Them And To Become Better People.



How I Taught My Grandmother to Read and Other Stories

Author : Sudha Murty

Publisher : Prhi

Page : pages

File Size : 13,48 MB

Release : 2015-06-02

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ISBN : 9780143432852

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Book Description

These are just some of the questions you will find answered in this delightful collection of stories recounting real-life incidents from the life of Sudha Murty-teacher, social worker and bestselling writer. There is the engaging story about one of her students who frequently played truant from school. The account of how her mother's advice to save money came in handy when she wanted to help her husband start a software company, and the heart-warming tale of the promise she made-and fulfilled to her grandfather, to ensure that her little village library would always be well supplied with books. Funny, spirited and inspiring, each of these stories teaches a valuable lesson about the importance of doing what you believe is right and having the courage to realize your dreams.



Karma

Author : Sudha Murty

Publisher : Penguin UK

Page : 171 pages

File Size : 31,78 MB

Release : 2015-02-06

Category : Literary Collections

ISBN : 8184756038

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Who can resist a good story, especially when it’s being told by Grandma? From her bag emerges tales of kings and cheats, monkeys and mice, bears and gods. Here comes the 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 got turned into an onion; a queen who discovered silk, and many more weird and wonderful people and animals. Grandma tells the stories over long summer days and nights, as seven children enjoy life in her little town. The stories entertain, educate and provide hours of enjoyment to them. So come, why don’t you too join in the fun.



The Magic Drum and Other Favourite Stories

Author : Sudhā Mūrti

Publisher : Penguin Books India

Page : 164 pages

File Size : 39,99 MB

Release : 2006

Category : Children's stories, Indic (English)

ISBN : 9780143330066

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A princess thinks she was a bird, a coconut that cost a thousand rupees, and a shepherd with a bag of words...Kings and misers, princes and paupers, wise men and foolish boys, the funniest and oddest men and women come alive in this sparkling new collection of stories. The clever princess will only marry the man who can ask her a question she cannot answer; the orphan boy outwits his greedy uncles with a bag of ash; and an old couple in distress is saved by a magic drum. Sudha Murty's grandparents told her some of these stories when she was a child; others she heard from her friends from around the world. These delightful and timeless folktales have been her favourites for years, and she has recounted them many times over to the young people in her life. With this collection, they will be enjoyed by many more readers, of all ages. Age group of target audience is 8+.



The Bird with the Golden Wings

Author : Sudha Murty

Publisher : Penguin UK

Page : 125 pages

File Size : 30,76 MB

Release : 2016-01-01

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 9385890506

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A poor little girl is rewarded with lovely gifts when she feeds a hungry bird all the rice she has. What happens when the girl’s greedy, nosy neighbour hears the story and tries to get better gifts for herself? Why did the once sweet sea water turn salty? How did the learned teacher forget his lessons only to be aided by the school cook? And how did the king hide his horrible donkey ears from the people of his kingdom? For answers to all this and more, delve right into another fabulous collection of stories by Sudha Murty.



My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry

Author : Fredrik Backman

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 400 pages

File Size : 47,62 MB

Release : 2016-04-05

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1501115073

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Book Description

A cloth bag containing 10 paperback copies of the title, 1 large print edition, 1 audio book, that may also include a folder with sign out sheets.



Grandmother Fish

Author : Jonathan Tweet

Publisher : Feiwel & Friends

Page : 40 pages

File Size : 20,26 MB

Release : 2016-09-06

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1250134110

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Where did we come from? It's a simple question, but not so simple an answer to explain—especially to young children. Charles Darwin's theory of common descent no longer needs to be a scientific mystery to inquisitive young readers. Meet Grandmother Fish. Told in an engaging call and response text where a child can wiggle like a fish or hoot like an ape and brought to life by vibrant artwork, Grandmother Fish takes children and adults through the history of life on our planet and explains how we are all connected. The book also includes comprehensive backmatter, including: - An elaborate illustration of the evolutionary tree of life - Helpful science notes for parents - How to explain natural selection to a child



The Magic of the Lost Temple

Author : Sudha Murty

Publisher : Penguin UK

Page : 138 pages

File Size : 21,66 MB

Release : 2015-11-25

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 9385890123

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City girl Nooni is surprised at the pace of life in her grandparents’ village in Karnataka. But she quickly gets used to the gentle routine there and involves herself in a flurry of activities, including papad making, organizing picnics and learning to ride a cycle, with her new-found friends. Things get exciting when Nooni stumbles upon an ancient fabled stepwell right in the middle of a forest. Join the intrepid Nooni on an adventure of a lifetime in this much-awaited book by Sudha Murty that is heart-warming, charming and absolutely unputdownable.



Wise and Otherwise

Author : Sudhā Mūrti

Publisher : Penguin Books India

Page : 232 pages

File Size : 46,43 MB

Release : 2006

Category : India

ISBN : 9780143062226

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Fifty Vignettes Showcase The Myriad Shades Of Human Nature A Man Dumps His Aged Father In An Old-Age Home After Declaring Him To Be A Homeless Stranger, A Tribal Chief In The Sahyadri Hills Teaches The Author That There Is Humility In Receiving Too, And A Sick Woman Remembers To Thank Her Benefactor Even From Her Deathbed. These Are Just Some Of The Poignant And Eye-Opening Stories About People From All Over The Country That Sudha Murty Recounts In This Book. From Incredible Examples Of Generosity To The Meanest Acts One Can Expect From Men And Women, She Records Everything With Wry Humour And A Directness That Touches The Heart. First Published In 2002, Wise And Otherwise Has Sold Over 30,000 Copies In English And Has Been Translated Into All The Major Indian Languages. This Revised New Edition Is Sure To Charm Many More Readers And Encourage Them To Explore Their Inner Selves And The World Around Us With New Eyes. &Nbsp;