Pagine1887–1923 · Calcutta (Kolkata), India
📖 Best for: K–2nd grade (ages 5–8) · Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11)
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Sukumar Ray was the Bengali master of nonsense verse — India’s Edward Lear. His collection Abol Tabol (1923) and the story HaJaBaRaLa are still recited by Bengali children. He was the father of filmmaker Satyajit Ray.
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Sukumar Ray was the Bengali master of nonsense verse — India’s Edward Lear. His collection Abol Tabol (1923) and the story HaJaBaRaLa are still recited by Bengali children.
Abol Tabol is a great place to start; other favourites include HaJaBaRaLa, Pagla Dashu.
Sukumar Ray’s books are best for k–2nd grade (ages 5–8) · grades 3–5 (ages 8–11).
Yes. Sukumar Ray’s books are in the public domain. You can also find them on Project Gutenberg and listen free on LibriVox.
Search WorldCat to see which libraries near you have a copy, or ask your school or public library. Most libraries also lend Sukumar Ray ebooks and audiobooks free through the Libby app.