The Bird With Golden Wings
Imagine a winged creature shimmering with gold landing on your doorstep, promising untold wealth. What would you choose to do? This charming collection spins stories where kindness meets consequence. A girl's simple act of sharing her meagre rice transforms her fortunes, yet her neighbour's hunger for riches leads somewhere far murkier. Elsewhere, an ocean's bitterness holds secrets of its own, whilst a scholarly teacher discovers wisdom isn't found in books alone, and a monarch guards an embarrassing truth beneath his crown. Murty weaves together a delightful mix of narratives populated by curious characters, enchanted beings, rulers and shrewd everyday folk. Each tale dances with wit and wonder, asking small but profound questions about greed, compassion and what truly matters. The vibrant illustrations breathe life into these worlds, making every page feel alive with possibility. Whether you're young or young at heart, these stories offer the kind of pleasure that lingers long after the final page, leaving you pondering the magic lurking in ordinary choices.
- Author: Sudha Murty
- Publisher: Puffin
- Genre: Classic Literature
- ISBN: 978-0143334255
- Pages: 136 pages