Lalita Iyer

The Boy Who Swallowed a Nail and Other Stories Lalita Iyer

Appa is busy trying to buy a buffalo, Amma is wondering where to hang a clothesline in Dhanulti, while Cheenu has happily swallowed a nail! Lalita Iyer's family is always up to something. Read about their quirks and adventures in this charming collection of stories."Lalita Iyer is a very innocent storyteller. She narrates them with a granny's ease. The most interesting part is, the stories have been picked up from day to day life, which can surprise the reader, as if they were his or her own story. The stories are very emotional and told very intimately. One should go through these stories just for their freshness. They carry a very palatable fragrance of the soil." - Gulzar. A Children's Bookshelf Selection: Each month our editor's pick the best books for children and young adults by age to be a part of the children's bookshelf. These are editorial recommendations made by our team of experts. Our monthly reading list includes a mix of bestsellers and top new releases and evergreen books that will help enhance a child's reading life.