Books with title Bicycle Magic and Other Stories

“Did Amma really steal a bicycle, and is it even possible to wrestle your shadow?” Did you ever wonder how your parents were as kids? Were they up to mischief? Did they get into trouble a lot?Then read these stories about a mother who tells her child about her strange and exciting adventures growing up in a village in South India. Look carefully at the beautiful illustrations... and imagine yourself in this fantastic world of midnight feasts, roving hyenas, shrieking peacocks, buzzing insects and stolen bicycles...does it sound unbelievable? And yet...could it all be true?

A compilation of short stories for children all told in rhyme and in the style of Dr. Seuss. Each story has a moral and a simple message such as "Home is where the heart is", "Beauty is skin deep" or "A good deed never goes unrewarded".Over the course of book, the stories touch on issues such as jealousy, greed, fair play and loving oneself. Most of the stories use cute animals to get these messages across.

Devi only knew she loved trees. She said, sadly, "I very much want to plant trees but I have no home." The old man said, "I've been thinking about your problem, child, and I have the solution. Treat the world as your home." Each of the six stories has something valuable to offer. The Green Earth is a lesson in protecting our earth and nature. Project Chinna is about sharing knowledge. The Clever Princess shows how one may overcome difficult situations by being resourceful. The Dream has a family coming to terms with loss. The Unicycle is all about determination and earning respect through –recycling and Mr. Ben'sTreasures is a tale of strange hobbies, honor, and community.