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Name, Place, Magic!: Stories of How Indian States Got Their Names
Publisher:
Hachette India
| Author:
Shweta Ganesh Kumar
| Language:
English
| Format:
Paperback
Publisher:
Hachette India
Author:
Shweta Ganesh Kumar
Language:
English
Format:
Paperback
Original price was: ₹299.₹239Current price is: ₹239.
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Every place has a story. And sometimes, the story starts with a name.
Have you heard of the fifty runaway sons of a sage who built a new land called Andhra? Or of a ruler named Vanga, whose kingdom by the mighty waters came to be known as West Bengal? What about the land of Jharkhand, named for the deep bond its people have with the forest?
Filled twenty-eight fascinating stories filled with gods, goddesses, warriors and adventures, Name, Place, Magic! is a book for every child from every corner of India. Whether you are from the lush fields of Punjab or the tea gardens of Assam, from Kerala’s sunny shores or the misty hills of Meghalaya, your home has a name that holds centuries of meaning, memory and magic.
For anyone who has ever wondered how Indian states got their names, this enchanting book of myths and legends will take readers on a magical journey across the diverse landscapes of India.
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Every place has a story. And sometimes, the story starts with a name.
Have you heard of the fifty runaway sons of a sage who built a new land called Andhra? Or of a ruler named Vanga, whose kingdom by the mighty waters came to be known as West Bengal? What about the land of Jharkhand, named for the deep bond its people have with the forest?
Filled twenty-eight fascinating stories filled with gods, goddesses, warriors and adventures, Name, Place, Magic! is a book for every child from every corner of India. Whether you are from the lush fields of Punjab or the tea gardens of Assam, from Kerala’s sunny shores or the misty hills of Meghalaya, your home has a name that holds centuries of meaning, memory and magic.
For anyone who has ever wondered how Indian states got their names, this enchanting book of myths and legends will take readers on a magical journey across the diverse landscapes of India.
About Author
Shweta Ganesh Kumar is an award-winning writer, blogger, and senior developmental editor. She is the author of five children's books including Leela's Special Day, The Tiffin Gang, At Home, and What House Shall I Build Today?. Her books have been featured at the New York Public Library's World Literature Festival and the Children's Museum of Manhattan's India Week. Shweta hosts the podcast Storytelling with Shweta on Spotify and lives in New York City with her husband, two children and their dog.
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