Best Children Stories by Ruskin Bond

Ruskin Bond is a renowned present day Indian author of British descent. When we recall famous kids' book writers, his name springs up almost instantaneously owing to his authoring several children’s books. 

Pretty much all kids have read his literary work since his short stories are an integral part of school syllabus.   Additionally, his books have been adapted into movies and serials; thereby bringing more people into his readership/viewership net.   

We have tried to create a list of the best children stories written by the illustrious writer.  In case your kids have missed out reading any titles, go, grab a copy and start reading!

1.    The Blue Umbrella: This story is about a young girl and her fascination for a gifted blue umbrella.  Unfortunately, the umbrella is also eyed by the local shopkeeper, Ram Bharosa, who wants to own it at any cost. Even if it means he has to steal it!  The story nicely captures human vices like jealousy and virtues like caring/sharing that eventually stands out.

2.    Ghost Trouble: This one is a sweet story of a playful and harmless ghost, Pret, who initially lives in a peepal tree.  However, ruthless human activity like deforestation displaces him and he seeks shelter in a boy’s house, who later become good friends.

3.    The Cherry Tree: This is Rakesh’s journey of lovingly nurturing and protecting the cherry plant, until it become a sight to behold.  

4.    Dust on the Mountain: This story portrays the hardship and suffering of a  young boy who is a nature lover.  The narrative further reveals his positivity and strength when faced with obstacles.  

5.    Grandfather’s Private Zoo: This makes for a hilarious read! How a young boy and his grandfather admit and settle different animals in their private zoo keeps the narrative going.   

6.    Cricket for the Crocodile: This is an interesting tale of how a crocodile in search of human flesh disturbs the human habitat.  Besides, it is his way to seek vengeance from humans who have made his life a living hell. 

7.    Rusty, The Boy from the Hill: The title says it all!  This book tracks the adventures of a young boy, Rusty, who lives with his grandparents.  There is never a dull moment for him.  He is either surrounded by pet pythons or survives an air crash or meets  a ghost; the list is endless.  

During this era of social distancing, online writing classes is a blessing for beginners learning to write. A good writer should be disciplined, a meticulous observer, possess strong vocabulary and above all be a voracious reader.  So sit back and use this time to learn and read books of different genre.  It will surely act as a booster to enhance your writing skills.

At the same time, if you wish to learn from the experts, we have just the right course for you. “Learn writing online with Ruskin Bond” in his unluclass and learn from him first-hand the art of writing. Bond is a contemporary Indian author and has been a recipient of Padma Shri (1999) and the Padma Bhushan (2014).  The “Learn writing online with Ruskin Bond” class takes you through his journey and Bond shares valuable lessons in this course. Happy learning!