The Gijjigadus And The Fireflies
Author:
Gopini Karunakar, Atanu RoyPublisher:
KathaLanguage:
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The nests of the golden sparrows are dark, as they have no light. They fly all the way of the kingdom of Gods to ask for help, and together they find magical imagery, leaps of fantasy, shadows and moondust. This shimmering tale of friendship is sure to light up the eyes of its little readers.
ISBN: 9788189934750
Pages: 30
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
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