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Whether you're sharing a bedtime story, encouraging an independent reader, or looking for the perfect gift, these books offer something to delight young minds of every age.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe hope these stories bring laughter, wonder, and cherished reading moments to your family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery great reader begins with a a wonderful story!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Friends at India Club\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"12803-jaldi-s-friends","title":"Jaldi’s Friends","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: Kalpana Swaminathan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher: Penguin\/Puffin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear: 2003\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages: 197\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\/UPC (if available): 0143335693\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Description:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pup with ESP, a benign elephant, a kidnap and a Secret Service led by the famous Rani of Bandalbaaz!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis swift and racy tale of the adventures of Jaldi, a railway puppy with special powers, is set a against the backdrop of Bombay’s notorious underworld. 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