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Book Name: Once Upon A Beginning Author: Nalini Ramachandran Publisher: Hachette Genre: Children’s Literature Format: Paperback Print length: 210 pages  Rating: 4.5/5 Once Upon A Beginning by Nalini Ramachandran is a vibrant collection of folklore of the origin and beliefs associated with certain communities across India that will not only turn out educational but will stay with readers for long leaving them in awe of the knowledge it imparts.   Blurb IN THE BEGINNING, THERE WAS . . . NOTHING! Then, the earth met the sky. The sun married the moon. Birds were gifted the night. Beasts prowled the forests. And people? Well, they just burst out of their dark underground dwelling and came to live on land. They cooked for the gods and ate with the tiger. They fought shape-shifting ogres and honoured the first sorcerer. And oh, they conjured up a trove of astounding tales . . . of the extraordinary origins of the world, its wonders and its vivacious beings. Treasured and passed...

Book Name: Midaash and Maitreyi’s Magical Mayhem Author: Shobhita Narayan Publisher: Scholastic Genre: Children Fantasy Format: Paperback Print length: 112 pages  Rating: 4 /5 Midaash & Maitreyi’s Magical Mayhem by Shobhita Narayan is a delightful collection of short stories that will transport readers to the world of magic and surprise. Blurb on Amazon There is no magic in the village of Gol Gumbad or that is what everyone believes. That is until an old mage appears and grants magical wishes to little children. Midaash falls for the words of the mage and sets off a chain of events which change the lives of all the children in Gol Gumbad. Together with his sister, Maitreyi, and friend, Chittaa, Midaash sets out to make things right. But magic is never so simple, is it? A delightful read with six magical stories and lively characters inspired from your favourite fairytales. Review Shobhita Narayan’s Midaash & Maitreyi’s Magical Mayhem is a short story collection with s...