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Sudha Murty Books: Biography, Best Books & Where to Read Them

born 1950 · Shiggaon, Karnataka, India · also known as Sudha Murthy
📖 Best for: K–2nd grade (ages 5–8) · Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11)

Sudha Murty booksbooks by Sudha MurtyHow I Taught My Grandmother to Read and Other StoriesThe Magic Drum and Other Favourite StoriesGrandma’s Bag of StoriesThe Bird with Golden WingsSudha Murthy

Sudha Murty books in order · Borrow free (Open Library & your library) · Free books like these

Who is Sudha Murty?

Sudha Murty, an engineer, philanthropist and writer, tells simple stories with big values. Grandma’s Bag of Stories and How I Taught My Grandmother to Read are among India’s best-selling children’s books.

Where to start

New to Sudha Murty? Start with Grandma’s Bag of Stories.

Sudha Murty’s best-known books, in order

Sudha Murty’s books are under copyright, so Pagine doesn’t host them — but you can borrow every title below free. Tap Local library to see which libraries near you have it, Libby / OverDrive to borrow the ebook or audiobook with your library card, or Open Library for free online lending.

  1. The Magic Drum and Other Favourite Stories (2006)
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  2. The Bird with Golden Wings (2009)
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  3. Grandma’s Bag of Stories (2012)
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Love Sudha Murty? Try these free books for k–2nd grade (ages 5–8) and up — no download, no cost.

The Giant Crab, and Other Tales from Old India
W. H. D. Rouse
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Struwwelpeter: Merry Stories and Funny Pictures
Heinrich Hoffmann
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Grandmother's stories
Mutai Chepkoech
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The Jungle Fugitives: A Tale of Life and Adventure in India Including also Many Stories of American Adventure, Enterprise and Daring
The Jungle Fugitives: A Tale of Life and Adventure in India Including also Many Stories of American Adventure, Enterprise and Daring
Edward Sylvester Ellis
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The White Elephant, and Other Tales From India
The White Elephant, and Other Tales From India
Georgene Faulkner
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Grimm's Fairy Stories
Jacob Grimm
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Old Greek Stories
James Baldwin
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The Ice-Maiden: and Other Tales.
H. C. Andersen
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The Pearl Story Book: Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day
Ada M. Skinner
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City of Stories
Global Digital Library
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Holidays With Grandmother
African Storybook
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Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm
Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm
Jacob Grimm
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sudha Murty?

Sudha Murty, an engineer, philanthropist and writer, tells simple stories with big values. Grandma’s Bag of Stories and How I Taught My Grandmother to Read are among India’s best-selling children’s books.

What is Sudha Murty’s most famous book?

Grandma’s Bag of Stories is a great place to start; other favourites include How I Taught My Grandmother to Read and Other Stories, The Magic Drum and Other Favourite Stories, The Bird with Golden Wings.

What age are Sudha Murty’s books for?

Sudha Murty’s books are best for k–2nd grade (ages 5–8) · grades 3–5 (ages 8–11).

Can I read Sudha Murty’s books free online?

Sudha Murty’s books are still under copyright, so they are not free to download. You can borrow them free: from your public library (search WorldCat), as ebooks and audiobooks with a library card through Libby/OverDrive, or from Open Library’s free lending. Pagine links to each below, and suggests similar books you can read free right now.

Where can I borrow Sudha Murty books near me?

Search WorldCat to see which libraries near you have a copy, or ask your school or public library. Most libraries also lend Sudha Murty ebooks and audiobooks free through the Libby app.

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