Aryanand and the crown of life
Author:
Werner BandelPublisher:
National Book TrustLanguage:
EnglishCategory:
Picture-books4 Reviews
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Aryanand felt the story the sage had told had been all too short. Like in a pleasant dream, time had passed far too fast but when he slowly opened his eyes, he was amazed to find the silver shield of the moon already afloat in a star-studded sky.
This beautiful tale of Aryanand is filled with the most profound wisdom on earth. No matter what your age, it will uplift your soul.
ISBN: 9789354916021
Pages: 80
Avg Reading Time: 3 hrs
Age : 0-11
Country of Origin: India
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