THE GREAT BIRDYWOOD GAMES
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There’s once again a buzz in Birdywood – it is time for the great Games! Birds that fly and those that don’t are coming in from all over the world. Who flies fastest? Who dives deepest? While the best are tested, the rest have loads of fun! Amid much ruffling of feathers, tweeting and chirping, old records are smashed and new champions emerge, crowned by the grand peacock, Mor Khan. This sequel to Birdywood Buzz: Return of the Vulture, which sees some familiar faces and many new ones, is also an exciting way to get to know birds.
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There’s once again a buzz in Birdywood – it is time for the great Games! Birds that fly and those that don’t are coming in from all over the world. Who flies fastest? Who dives deepest? While the best are tested, the rest have loads of fun! Amid much ruffling of feathers, tweeting and chirping, old records are smashed and new champions emerge, crowned by the grand peacock, Mor Khan. This sequel to Birdywood Buzz: Return of the Vulture, which sees some familiar faces and many new ones, is also an exciting way to get to know birds.
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Radhika Chadha
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Dipavali Sen +11
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Nandita da Cunha +1
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- Author Name:
Rishi Sahni
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- Author Name:
Mahashweta Devi
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- Author Name:
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Nandini Nayar
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- Author Name:
Mariam Karim Ahlawat +1
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- Author Name:
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- Author Name:
Devdutt Pattanaik
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Pedon Ki Amma
- Author Name:
Prabhat +1
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- Description: साँझ घिरे जब नींद की झपकी पेड़ों को आने लगती चुप चुप सी पेड़ों की अम्मा मन में पछताने लगती फैल-फूट कर जगह घेर कर सोते परबत बड़े बड़े मेरे दिल के टुकड़े कैसे सो पायेंगे खड़े खड़े
Customer Reviews
09/04/2023
radhika kapoor
wonderful children book, my daughter enjoyed it a lot, beautiful illustrations