Nobody does it better when it comes to retelling these wondrous tales to a contemporary generation," said Sohini Mitra, publisher, children's division at PRHI. "From the tale of how the sea became salty to the pungent onion that makes our eyes water, Murty's selection of stories is always spot on, and a testament to India's rich folklore tradition. According to the publishers, Murty's latest book is an ode to our favourite summer fruit, and makes you wonder how the mango got its magical, delicious sweetness. "Visually, the stark deep green of the leaves and the bright green or shining yellow of the raw/ripe mangoes was a starting point for the colors," she added. "The starting point for this book was the Mangoes! One of the most loved fruits with many memories associated with it for many people - from picking the fruit, the fragrance of the flowering mango tree, the different varieties of Mango and the different ways of eating it!," explained the illustrator of the book and the chapter series. It is dotted with captivating and charming illustrations by Pachpande.
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The hearty tale is a story of a village where mangoes were ornamental fruits - more sour than sweet - and how the arrival of a guest and later a girl, who got free from a curse after being caught stealing mangoes, resulted in the fruit turning deliciously sweet.
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Her previous books in the chapter book series include "How the Sea became Salty", "How the Onion Got its Layers" and "How the Earth Got its Beauty". Rendering of the planned 45,000 puffin habitat at the Florida Aquarium Florida Aquarium Rendering of the planned Rocky Shores exhibit at the Florida Aquarium, which will feature California sea lions and African penguins. I often wondered how the summer mango got its sweetness and I wove this story for younger children hoping they enjoy it as much as they enjoy the magical mangoes," said Murty. The size may be similar, but the taste is fantastic. It's our national fruit! Every state has its own variation. "All of us like mangoes which come in summer.
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It is currently available for sale across offline and online stores. The book, illustrated by Priyanka Pachpande, is part of the Penguin Random House India's (PRHI) 'Puffin' chapter book series. As a gift or on your shelf, they speak volumes.Bestselling children's author Sudha Murty brings alive the fragrance of the flowering mango tree as she pays tribute to the king of fruits in her new chapter book, "How the Mango got its Magic". As a gift or on your shelf, they speak volumes." -O, The Oprah Magazine "Puffin in Bloom's lush new editions of children's classics are sure to entertain older girls." -Vogue Puffin in Bloom: A collection of classics with stunning cover art by renowned stationery brand Rifle Paper Co.'s principal artist, Anna Bond, now available as an exquisite gift set! Featuring three Puffin in Bloom classics with illustrated covers by Anna Bond in a charming keepsake box designed in her signature style.īox includes: Anne of Green Gables, Heidi, and A Little Princess Perfectly sized to slip into a pocket or bag, Penguin Minis are ideal for reading on the go. Complete and unabridged, the book's revolutionary landscape design and ultra-thin paper make it easy to hold in one hand without sacrificing readability.
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