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After the huge success of How the Sea Became Salty and How the Onion Got Its Layers, Sudha Murty brings to you a brand new tale as part of her gorgeous chapter book series for young readers.
Excellent artwork that helps expand a child’s imagination, easy to read and understand.
A remarkable story narrated simply and endearingly for young readers.
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.
India’s favourite storyteller brings alive this timeless tale with her inimitable wit and simplicity. Tricked out with enchanting illustrations, this gorgeous chapter book is the ideal introduction for beginners to the world of Sudha Murty.

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Puffin
Publication date ‏ : ‎ 25 July 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 44 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0143447068
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0143447061
Reading age ‏ : ‎ Customer suggested age: 6 – 10 years
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 181 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.24 x 0.76 x 22.86 cm
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India
Importer ‏ : ‎ Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd
Packer ‏ : ‎ Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd
Generic Name ‏ : ‎ Book
Part of series ‏ : ‎ A Puffin Chapter Book
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 – 4
Best Sellers Rank: #820 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3 in Children’s Fairy Tales, Folklore, Legends & Mythology Comics & Graphic Novels #6 in Multicultural Tales & Myths for Children #29 in Children’s Traditional Stories (Books)
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