BOOK WARM
Long, long ago…
ROHINI RAMAKRISHNAN
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Five stories that will make your imagination soar...
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Do you know why you and I don’t have a tail? Well, it’s because our ancestor, the very first man was greedy. When God gave animals, birds and man to choose the type of tail he wanted, man found fault with every tail till it was too late. Santhini Govindan’s slim book, Creation Stories, hosts a clutch of stories that are both funny and thought-provoking.
Wings of fantasy
In your geography lessons you have been reading about the sun and moon eclipses. But here is another version that sends our imagination spinning as we ride on the wings of fantasy — For the tale relates how the moon punished the sun’s arrogance and the sun had to behave properly.
Do you like to snuggle in bed for just a few more minutes? This rooster wanted to do so too, so he made a long journey to meet morning and request her to delay her arrival.
And how did the dog get a heart of gold and become man’s best friend? An endearing story that you will find in “God’s Masterpiece” while “The tree that walks” relates why the Banyan is called the “many footed one.” Have you ever wondered where the wind comes from? (now forget your text book for a moment) “The secret of the wandering wind” tells you all about it.
A gift of five stories related in a simple and direct manner to enrich your creativity and make you smile as you read your geography book the next time. But if you are looking forward to seeing illustrations like the one on the cover then you are going to be disappointed.
CREATION STORIES, Santhini Govindan, Publications Division Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, GOI, Rs. 40
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