Swati Sengupta will be sharing the excerpts from the story of 'The Talking Bird' with the children. It will be followed by an activity where the children will be blindfolded and asked to stick the beak on the bird correctly. 

 

Later, the author will give out bookmarks to the children as a small keepsake. 

“Story is a place which is loved by the children, for whom we keep on doing varied activities throughout the year. We are very happy to launch Swati Sengupta’s book at Story. The enthusiasm with which the children have participated is remarkable”. said Sidharth Pansari, Chief Story-teller, Story & Managing Director, Primarc Group.

Swati Sengupta is a journalist on a sabbatical. She took a break from work to write some books for the young, and mostly to be able to talk endlessly with her six-year-old son. She writes in whatever time she is allowed in her baking-travelling-gardening overdrive. 

 

'The Talking Bird' is her first picture book with Tulika.

 

'The Talking Bird' is the story of 'Ma' who buys the perfect present for her little 'Tokai' from a pavement hawker – a toy bird that repeats everything it hears. The problem starts when Ma can’t make it stop. 

 

There is mayhem in the middle of busy, busy Dalhousie Square, with a stalled bus and an angry policeman.

Story, a bookstore on Elgin Road is an initiative by the Primarc Group of Companies. It is eastern India’s largest standalone bookstore covering an area of 15000 sq feet. 

 

Eventually a pilgrimage for all book-lovers Story has a massive collection of books of all genres and a dedicated floor for children. 

 

Through innovative technology and outstanding customer service, Story provides more than 50000 titles. The best basket of collectible pens and writing accessories is available in the Pen & Ink section. The art street section offers art material and accessories, gift it! section has bountiful of special gift items, greetings section boasts of a wide range of all reasons greeting cards whereas the paper shop & amp; stationery section has a comprehensive range of house paper and stationery materials of different kinds.