Ek Choti Ladki Jo Badi Nahi Hona Chahti Thi
Author:
Véronique Tadjo, Catherine GroenewaldPublisher:
KathaLanguage:
HindiCategory:
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Little Ayanda loves her father with all her heart. One day he goes away, and doesnít return. She is so sad that she decides she doesnít want to grow up. So she stays small for a long time, even when her friends tease her. One day her mother gets sick and she changes her mind. She grows bigger so that she can help her family. But when trouble strikes her village, is she big and brave enough to save everyone? A wonderful fantasy that will make one nostalgic for the magic of childhood.
ISBN: 9789382454380
Pages: 36
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age : 0-11
Country of Origin: India
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