Top 5 Bengali must-read books for children
Literature is our religion. From ancient times, Bengal has been the epicentre of literature, art and culture in India. A major portion of India centres on Bengali literature. In one word, Bengali literature is simple and endearing.
The stereotyped Bengalis are obsessed with their literature. We have grown up reading and cherishing Bengali literature as part and parcel of our childhood. The essence of our childhood lies in reading Sohoj Path, Bornoporichoy, Aabol Taabol, Gupi Gayen Bagha Bayen, Feluda and many more. OCS is one such online Bengali book store Kolkata that takes you back to your childhood with its marvellous collection of books.
From hilarious comics to adventures, from suspense to murder, from romance to travel, Bengali literature traverses through all genres. And so does OCS.
Let us take a quick look at the top 5 must-read children’s books of Bengali literature-
Aabol Taabol- It is a collection of Bengali poems composed by the famous children’s writer Sukumar Ray and published in 1923. It consists of 46 titled and 7 untitled rhymes and falls in the genre of absurd literature. The collection of poems deals with the satire of the society in the early 20th century colonial India.
Sonar Kella- Sonar Kella is a 1971 mystery book written by the famous Bengali playwright and director Satyajit Ray. The story, later adapted into film casts the sleuth Feluda for the first time. The plot of the story is set in Rajasthan where the detective is in search of a treasure.
Chander Pahar- Chander Pahar is a Bengali adventure book written by Bibhutibhushon Bandopadhyay and published in 1937. The novel traces the adventure of a young man in the forests of Africa. The novel is one of the most loved adventure novels which is available in our online Bengali book store Kolkata at a minimum price.
Feluda Samagra- When it comes to detective stories, Feluda is the top priority. This set of two books comprises 35 stories written by the noted Bengali filmmaker Satyajit Ray. Pradosh Chandra Mitra (Feluda), a private detective, is the main character in this series accompanied by Lalmohan Ganguly and Topshe.
Gupi Gayen Bagha Bayen- This is a Bengali fantasy adventure comedy story written by Upendrikishore Ray Chowdhury. The story is based on Gupi, the singer and Bagh, the drummer, who were expelled from their villages for their loud and incessant music. This book is one of the most loved and most-read books by children.
About the author
Mr Gautam Dey is a passionate blogger and the owner of one of the leading online book stores in India with an experience of more than 15years. His aim is to educate his viewers about his book shop and the books available.
