{"product_id":"gajananer-kouto","title":"Gajananer Kouto","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre\u003c\/strong\u003e: Children's Literature (Chotoder Boi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9788177561289\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 88\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 134 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGajananer Kouto\u003c\/em\u003e is a delightful children's story that showcases the signature style of Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay—blending humor, fantasy, and adventure seamlessly. With a magical element encapsulated in a \u003cem\u003ekouto\u003c\/em\u003e (box), the story transports readers to a world where the extraordinary meets the ordinary, keeping young minds engaged and entertained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Read This Book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaptivating narrative filled with wit and imagination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppeals to both children and adults with its timeless storytelling charm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for those who enjoy exploring unique adventures with a touch of magic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShirshendu Mukhopadhyay\u003c\/strong\u003e (Born: November 2, 1935) is a celebrated author, widely admired for his contributions to Bengali literature, especially in the genres of children's fiction and novels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Life\u003c\/strong\u003e: Born in Bikrampur, Dhaka district, his childhood was spent in various locations due to his father’s job in the railways. His experiences in Kolkata, Bihar, North Bengal, East Bengal, and Assam have left a lasting impression on his writing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEducation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Completed schooling in missionary institutions and pursued higher studies from Victoria College and later Kolkata University.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCareer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Began as a school teacher, later transitioning to journalism, where he remains associated with \u003cem\u003eAnandabazar Patrika\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiterary Milestones\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst story published in \u003cem\u003eDesh\u003c\/em\u003e magazine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDebut novel: \u003cem\u003eGhurnopoka\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst children's novel: \u003cem\u003eManojder Adbhut Bari\u003c\/em\u003e, which remains a classic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVidyasagar Award (1985) for excellence in children's literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnand Puraskar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSahitya Akademi Award (1989) for his novel \u003cem\u003eManabjamin\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShirshendu Mukhopadhyay’s writings are celebrated for their deep insights into human emotions, social nuances, and a captivating narrative style that appeals across age groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGajananer Kouto\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-read for fans of children's fiction, offering a whimsical journey into a fantastical world. With Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay's storytelling prowess, it promises a memorable literary experience for young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ananda Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49471854739760,"sku":"AnandaPublishers_9788177561289","price":225.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/ananda-publishers-book-default-title-gajananer-kouto-40018507202864.jpg?v=1775942264","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/gajananer-kouto","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}