{"product_id":"treasury-of-stories-for-children","title":"Treasury of stories for children by Ruskin Bond","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"788\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"65\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"788\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"102\"\u003eTreasury of Stories for Children\u003c\/em\u003e is a delightful collection of short stories by Ruskin Bond, specially curated for young readers. The book features a mix of adventure, nostalgia, humor, and heartwarming tales set mostly in the hills of India, where Bond spent much of his life. The stories reflect themes of childhood innocence, friendship, nature, and life’s simple joys. Characters include curious children, quirky animals, mysterious strangers, and wise grandparents—all portrayed with Bond’s signature warmth and gentle storytelling style. Whether it’s a thrilling ghost story, a slice-of-life narrative, or a tale about growing up, the collection captures the magic of everyday experiences through a child's eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"1456\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"1456\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eRuskin Bond is one of India’s most beloved and prolific authors, known for his simple, evocative stories that often draw on his experiences in the Himalayan foothills. Born on May 19, 1934, in Kasauli, India, Bond began writing at an early age and published his first novel, \u003cem data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eThe Room on the Roof\u003c\/em\u003e, at the age of 17. Over the decades, he has written hundreds of short stories, novellas, essays, and children’s books, many of which explore themes of nature, love, loss, and the innocence of youth. His work has earned numerous awards, including the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, and continues to inspire readers of all ages across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44276725186817,"sku":"2E661GDDU-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/rr4.jpg?v=1713161404","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/treasury-of-stories-for-children","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}