Tales from Indian Classics Book II
Author:
SavitriPublisher:
Children'S Book TrustLanguage:
EnglishCategory:
Picture-books2 Ratings
Price: ₹ 90
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The stories presented in this book are some of the best from Indian classics.
ISBN: 9788170110279
Pages: 65
Avg Reading Time: 2 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
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Bujji Chhotu, Pedda Gaali
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Sound Town
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Brahmana Chitte
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Adventures of Dipu The Donkey
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Avakhala Dukaru
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HICCOPOTAMUS
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Ped Nahi Baithate
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Kaan-Kaan Kumari
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Gajapati Kulapati
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