The Tortoiseshell Beetle
Author:
Yuvan AvesPublisher:
Pratham BooksLanguage:
EnglishCategory:
Picture-books3 Reviews
Price: ₹ 80
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Sudha Ma,am know that Rohith struggles inside the four walls of the school. So the two of them go for a walk by the lake. They meet a tortoiseshell beetle who,just like the boy,walks its own path.The development of this book has been supported by Henkel Anand India Private Limited.
ISBN: 9789361307065
Pages: 20
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
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