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The Better India · 26 days ago
Why Every Child Should Read Ruskin Bond: Lessons in Kindness, Wonder & Simplicity
In a world racing against time, Ruskin Bond's stories invite children and parents alike to embrace simplicity and presence. The tale of a mother who replaces her daughter's TV time with Bond's "The Cherry Tree" reveals the transformative pause his narratives create-enriching young minds with the beauty of patience, growth, and nature's quiet wisdom. "The past is always with us, for it feeds the present," Bond's words echo, crafting a soft-spoken symphony of nostalgia and present-day reflection. Within the gentle folds of his tales, children find permission to feel deeply and observe closely. Bond's storytelling nurtures an unhurried bond between a parent and child, reminding all that beauty lies in simple, shared moments.
