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Indian Folklore Tales
Children'S Adventure Stories
Cultural Heritage Stories
Moral Lessons For Kids
Illustrated Story Collection
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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
204
Language
English
Piracy Free
Secure Transactions
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Eco‑Conscious Packaging
Book Summary
Spinning Yarns: The Best Children'S Stories From India collects timeless Indian folklore stories for curious minds, weaving adventures set around 1399 in Mahisuru with two brave youngsters from Dwaraka. Ideal for children aged 6–12 and the whole family, this book invites readers into a realm of legends that feels adventurous, educational, and heartwarming.
Inside, the book is a treasure chest of tales told in a warm, flowing voice. Each story is a self-contained journey that also celebrates heritage, with lush illustrations that bring scenes to life. The structure is perfect for bedtime reading or classroom sharing, pacing that invites immersion without rushing, and a gentle rhythm that makes learning about courage, kindness, and wisdom enjoyable for young readers.
The narrative follows two brave youngsters who leave their ancestral home in Dwaraka, Gujarat, and travel through a world where mythical beings mingle with historic settings, including the principality that would become Mysore. Spinning Yarns: The Best Children'S Stories From India offers a vivid sense of place and time, while the characters’ curiosity and courage model values that resonate with today’s children.
After finishing Spinning Yarns: The Best Children'S Stories From India, readers gain a deeper connection to Indian heritage, a sense of wonder, and the confidence to explore new ideas and cultures—all while feeling inspired and comforted by stories that remind us of our shared humanity.
Product Details
Author
Deepa Agarwal
Publisher
Rupa Publications India
Number of Pages
204
Language
English
SKU
9788129121202
ISBN
9788129121202
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 295
₹ 250
₹ 45 Off
Author, Poet And Translator, Deepa Agarwal Writes For Both Children And Adults. She Received The N.C.E.R.T. National Award For Children'S Literature In 1993 For Her Picture Book Ashok'S New Friends. Deepa Agarwal Is An Author, Poet And Translator With Over 60 Books Published For Children And Adults. She Is A Regular Contributor To Magazines And Journals In India And Abroad, And Has Curated Several Anthologies. Many Of Her Stories Have Been Included In Textbooks As Well. Her Work Has Been Translated Into Seventeen Indian And Several Foreign Languages. Deepa Has Received Several Awards Including The N.C.E.R.T. National Award For Childrens Literature In 1993 For Her Picture Book Ashoks New Friends. Her Historical Fiction Caravan To Tibet Was On The Ibby (International Board On Books For Young People) Honour List 2008; Non-Fiction Journey To The Forbidden City Was On The Parag Honour List 2020 And A Finalist For The Neev Book Award 2021 In The Junior Readers Section As Well As The Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar; Kashmir! Kashmir! Was On The Parag Honour List And A Finalist For The Publishing Next Award; And Sacked, Folktales You Can Carry Around Was Shortlisted For The Sahitya Akademi Award. The Arthashastra For Children Is Her Latest Book. Deepas Writings Often Explore Themes Of Gender Equality, Social Justice And Environmental Preservation. She Is Active In Reading Promotion And Was Awarded A Senior Fellowship From The Ministry Of Culture To Research Indian Childrens Literature. She Has Presented Many Papers At Seminars And Conferences In India And Abroad And Participated In Several Literary Festivals Including The Prestigious Jaipur Literature Festival, The Sahitya Akademi Festival Of Letters And The Bangalore Literature Festival.