🚚 Same Day Delivery Available in Chennai! 🎉
Home
The Blue Umbrella - Stories By Ruskin Bond - English | Childrens Book/ Story Book
The Blue Umbrella - Stories By Ruskin Bond - English | Childrens Book/ Story Book
Availability:
Only 3 left!
Original price
Rs. 99.00
-
Original price
Rs. 99.00
Original price
Rs. 99.00
Rs. 99.00
-
Rs. 99.00
Current price
Rs. 99.00
| /
The India Book House story "The Blue Umbrella" is a compelling story that, in its simplicity and profundity, goes beyond the commonplace. This endearing tale, which is set in a charming town tucked away in the verdant Himalayas, centers on little Binya, whose life takes an unexpected turn when she exchanges her fortunate leopard claw jewelry for a stunning blue umbrella.
Envy and want boil under the surface as the villagers marvel at the unusual umbrella, especially in the heart of Ram Bharosa, the shopkeeper who becomes fixated on possessing the umbrella himself. A moving examination of human nature, greed, and compassion is shown as Binya and Ram Bharosa work through the difficulties of balancing their conflicting goals and the fallout from their decisions.
Through vivid imagery and rich storytelling, "The Blue Umbrella" transports readers to the serene landscapes of rural India, where every character is intricately woven into the fabric of the village life. With themes of friendship, empathy, and the value of simplicity, this timeless classic resonates with readers of all ages, reminding us of the power of kindness and the beauty of life's simple pleasures. Published by India Book House, this enchanting novella is a must-read for anyone seeking solace in the midst of life's storms.
(function () {
function blockQeTextInstant() {
const styleId = 'qetext-kill-style';
if (!document.getElementById(styleId)) {
const style = document.createElement('style');
style.id = styleId;
style.innerHTML = `
#qetext{
display:none !important;
visibility:hidden !important;
opacity:0 !important;
pointer-events:none !important;
position:absolute !important;
left:-9999px !important;
top:-9999px !important;
z-index:-9999 !important;
}
.audio-btn-row button {
transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}
/* State: Stopped - Only Play allowed */
.audio-btn-row.st-stopped #pause,
.audio-btn-row.st-stopped #stop,
.audio-btn-row.st-stopped #resume,
/* State: Playing - Only Pause and Stop allowed */
.audio-btn-row.st-playing #play,
.audio-btn-row.st-playing #resume,
/* State: Paused - Only Resume allowed */
.audio-btn-row.st-paused #play,
.audio-btn-row.st-paused #pause,
.audio-btn-row.st-paused #stop {
opacity: 0.3 !important;
filter: grayscale(1);
cursor: not-allowed !important;
pointer-events: none !important;
}
`;
document.head.appendChild(style);
}
if (!window.qeObserver) {
window.qeObserver = new MutationObserver(() => {
const qe = document.querySelector('#qetext');
if (qe) {
qe.style.setProperty('display', 'none', 'important');
qe.style.visibility = "hidden";
qe.style.opacity = "0";
}
});
window.qeObserver.observe(document.body, {
childList: true,
subtree: true
});
}
}
function applyFix() {
if (!document.body.classList.contains('template-product')) return;
const container = document.querySelector('.buttons');
const target = document.querySelector('.product-main .product-details .single-product-meta');
if (!container || !target) return;
blockQeTextInstant();
const hide = container.querySelector('.hide_text');
const show = container.querySelector('.showtext');
if (hide) hide.remove();
if (show) show.remove();
if (target.nextElementSibling !== container) {
target.parentNode.insertBefore(container, target.nextSibling);
}
container.style.cssText = `
display:flex !important;
flex-direction:column !important;
align-items:flex-start !important;
gap:8px !important;
margin-top:12px !important;
padding:10px 14px !important;
background:#2e7d32 !important;
border-radius:6px !important;
width:fit-content !important;
`;
if (!container.querySelector('.audio-instruction')) {
const text = document.createElement('div');
text.className = "audio-instruction";
text.textContent = "Please click to listen to the audio of the description.";
text.style.cssText = `
color:#fff;
font-size:14px;
font-weight:500;
`;
container.prepend(text);
}
let btnWrapper = container.querySelector('.audio-btn-row');
if (!btnWrapper) {
btnWrapper = document.createElement('div');
btnWrapper.className = "audio-btn-row st-stopped";
btnWrapper.style.cssText = `
display:flex;
align-items:center;
gap:10px;
`;
container.querySelectorAll('button').forEach(btn => {
btn.style.cssText = `
display:flex;
align-items:center;
justify-content:center;
background:transparent;
border:none;
cursor:pointer;
padding:5px;
color:#fff;
`;
btnWrapper.appendChild(btn);
});
container.appendChild(btnWrapper);
}
container.querySelectorAll('svg').forEach(svg => {
svg.style.width = "16px";
svg.style.height = "16px";
});
const close = container.querySelector('.close_sbutton');
if (close && !close.dataset.done) {
close.onclick = () => container.style.display = "none";
close.dataset.done = "1";
}
// --- Button State Management ---
const play = document.getElementById('play');
const pause = document.getElementById('pause');
const stop = document.getElementById('stop');
const resume = document.getElementById('resume');
if (play && pause && stop && resume && btnWrapper) {
const setPlaying = () => {
btnWrapper.classList.remove('st-stopped', 'st-paused');
btnWrapper.classList.add('st-playing');
};
const setPaused = () => {
btnWrapper.classList.remove('st-stopped', 'st-playing');
btnWrapper.classList.add('st-paused');
};
const setStopped = () => {
btnWrapper.classList.remove('st-playing', 'st-paused');
btnWrapper.classList.add('st-stopped');
};
if (!play.dataset.listenersDone) {
// We change classes synchronously to avoid flicker
play.addEventListener('click', setPlaying);
resume.addEventListener('click', setPlaying);
pause.addEventListener('click', setPaused);
stop.addEventListener('click', setStopped);
// Interval to detect when audio ends naturally
// Original script calls handleEnd() which enables Play.
// We should sync our class when that happens.
setInterval(() => {
if (!play.disabled && btnWrapper.classList.contains('st-playing')) {
setStopped();
}
}, 1000);
play.dataset.listenersDone = "1";
}
}
}
let count = 0;
const interval = setInterval(() => {
applyFix();
if (++count > 40) clearInterval(interval);
}, 250);
const observer = new MutationObserver(() => applyFix());
observer.observe(document.body, {
childList: true,
subtree: true
});
})();
.template-index #start_button,
.template-collection #start_button,
.template-product #start_button,
body.template-index .buttons {
display: none !important;
}
.template-collection .buttons,
.template-product .buttons {
display: none !important;
}