2154th BLOG POST
21st Book of 2025
Another
book by Delshad Karanjia was finished within half an hour, with a smile on my
face. Another set of six tales based on the character of Mullah Nasruddin felt
like reading funny WhatsApp messages shared by a friend. There are many books
written for children with the intention of teaching values or lessons, but
Delshad’s attempt here highlights why it is equally important to tell stories
to children purely for fun, without attaching any strong educational agenda to
them.
Of
course, the narration, story structure, and language still help students learn
the art of storytelling, writing, and visualization. However, the author’s
primary intention—to simply make children laugh through these stories—is what
makes this book special. In this collection, Mullah Nasruddin’s six tales are
crafted in a way that showcases how cleverly he outwits both the good and the
bad people in society.
Through
two of the stories, we see how he troubles his teacher and a shopkeeper, while
another story humorously conveys how he makes the host of a party realize that
people should be valued more than their rich attire. The story that shares the
book’s title is another amusing take, highlighting how Mullah sometimes chooses
not to use his brain at all.
The
illustrations are well done and can also encourage children to draw and add
their own colours. These are stories that children will not only enjoy reading
but will also eagerly share with their friends, spreading laughter all around.
I give this book 4.25 stars out of 5.
Thanks!
WRITING BUDDHA
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