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Here is a chance for you to live the age that you are at heart. This collection of the best tales for children is something that can be enjoyed by readers of all ages. The stories are carefully selected with much thought and affection. The reader is bound to have an unforgettable experience with the poems and stories in this book. Summary of the Book Everybody has something that will cater to their interests in this book. The kinds of stories you will find in this book include: ghost stories, silly rhymes, stories about home and school, adventure tales, and a bit of heart break too. Spinning Yarns: The Best Children’s Stories from India, is a precious book with timeless classic works from great writers like Rabindranath Tagore, R. K. Narayan, Vikram Seth, Paul Zacharia and Sudha Murty. You will even be delighted to find stories from contemporary writers like Ruskin Bond, Ranjit Lal and Paro Anand. Wander the jungles too with Jim Corbett. This beautiful collection of tales is sure to never let you down. About Deepa Agarwal Deepa Agarwal is an author, poet and translator. She has written books for both children and adults, and has published fifty books. Her picture book, Ashok’s New Friends won her the National Award for Children’s Literature by the National Council of Educational Research and Training. She was featured on the International Board on Books for Young People Honor List of 2008 for Caravan to Tibet. Five of her titles have also been featured on the White Raven Catalogue of the International Youth Library, Tibet.