Grandma's Bag of Stories

Title- Grandma's Bag of Stories

Author- Sudha Murthy

Genre- Short stories for children

As a teacher of the Elementary section I am in close contact with children . I need to know how they think, know what they like and also be able to suggest good reads for them. Many times I read children's books in order to rewind and bring out my inner child. Sudha Murthy's books live up to my expectations time and again and this time it was no different.

Who does not like stories? Everyone from a toddler to an adult loves stories.Stories do more than entertain, they educate and improve vocabulary. They are the best means to tell stories to a generation that has little or no contact with their grandparents.In this competitive world , stories like the ones in this book take us closer to our roots, traditions and make us feel one with our native land.In this world of gadgets, books like these are like a breath of fresh air for young readers.

The stories are narrated in simple language and are interesting and vividly presently. Each story has a value that encourages the young reader to become a better person. The stories teach us to appreciate the little things in life through instances in day to day life. All the stories are based in the village and they acquaint the readers with village life in a matter of fact manner.For the city bred readers, this is an added bonus, to learn about the simplicity and calm of life in the village as compared to the hustle and bustle of a city.

To conclude , I would say that this book of short stories is great for young readers but adults too can pick this one for a simple read.