Everything you look at can become a fairy tale and you can get a story from everything you touch. Bengal folklores, legends, myths and fairy tales have been inseparable parts of childhood through the ages. Every youngster from educated families has a wholesome and instinctive love for stories that are fantastic, marvellous and manifest unreal events. ‘Thank you Baboo, I earnestly hope and trust that the noble examples of this most enlightened and public spirited Kumar Krishna Kich Kinda of Orissa will be followed by all Maharajas, Rajas, Jamindars and other wealthy people— not only in India but throughout the length and breadth of Bengal, Behar & Orrissa—for the amelioration of self and friends and all the poor gentlemen at large like…’ Abanindranath Tagore was born in the renowned Jorasanko Tagore family on 7th of August, 1971. Popularly known as Aban Thakur, his writings for children are class by themselves. The stories are known for their beautiful narration. His works include, Kshirer Putul, Buro Angla, Nalak, Bhut Patrir Desh, Raj Kahini, Shakuntala. These are classics that stimulate the imagination of young children of Bengal and are an integral part of their childhood. Ananda Publishers’ Bhutpatrir Desh by Abanindranath Tagore consists of three stories— Bhutpatrir desh, Harunder katha, Kichkinder Galpa. What makes the book immensely popular among the children is its unique story telling in a simple style, signature illustrations and sketches with a dash of hilarity. The epic magical adventure in this lovely book offers a brief respite from the overtly rational and sometimes dreary world. If you are fond of reading Bengali books, access your own Bangla online book store and buy Ananda Publishers’ book online.
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