India?s best-loved children?s writer Ruskin Bond introduces us to some of the most endearing and adorable characters he has ever written about?his grandfather, with his unusual ability to disguise himself as the street-vendor, carpenter and sometimes the washerman; the eccentric and ubiquitous Uncle Ken, with his knack for trouble and disastrous escapades; the stationmaster Mr Ghosh and his amazing family comprising a dozen mice; and the unforgettable Aunt Ruby, whose encounter with a parrot who wouldn?t talk will make you burst with laughter!
Meet the regimental myna, read about the snake who turned into a handsome prince every night, and enjoy the tale of the author?s travails as a cook?Heart-warming, funny and delightful, The Parrot Who Wouldn?t Talk and Other Stories features some old favourites as well as refreshingly new stories written exclusively for this collection.
Marked by Bond?s inimitable style and trademark humour, and embellished with lively illustrations, this book will be a firm favourite with children.