Books by Ruskin Bond

Portrait of Ruskin Bond

Ruskin Bond is one of India's most cherished storytellers, celebrated for his gentle prose, vivid Himalayan settings, and deep affection for nature and everyday life. His writing captures the quiet rhythms of small-town existence, weaving nostalgia and warmth into tales that appeal to readers of all ages. From misty hill stations to bustling bazaars, Bond's world is one of simplicity, kindness, and enduring charm.

Across decades of storytelling, he has produced an extraordinary body of work spanning short stories, novels, essays, and children's fiction. His unmistakable voice-at once wistful and humorous-invites readers to pause and savour life's fleeting moments. A Ruskin Bond book is both a comfort and a celebration of the ordinary, a reminder that beauty often lies in the most familiar corners of our world.

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118 products


  • How to be Happy

    HarperCollins India How to be Happy

    20 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis is a book that carries decades of experience on how to be contented, how to lead a fulfilling life, how to inhabit the delightful world of books and stories, and most of all on how to be happy!

    20 in stock

    £14.00

  • 1 in stock

    £11.12

  • Another Day in Landour

    HarperCollins Publishers India Another Day in Landour

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £10.91

  • Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd Flowing with the Currents

    1 in stock

    a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

    1 in stock

    £15.52

  • Flight Of Pigeons

    Penguin Random House India Flight Of Pigeons

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisBased on true events, this story is haunting, rich in details and drama. It is told with simplicity and humanity.

    1 in stock

    £14.08

  • The Parrot Who Wouldnt Talk

    Penguin Books India Pvt Ltd The Parrot Who Wouldnt Talk

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £5.99

  • The Room of Many Colours

    Penguin Books India Pvt Ltd The Room of Many Colours

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £12.39

  • The Puffin Book of Magic Stories

    Penguin Books India Pvt Ltd The Puffin Book of Magic Stories

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £9.79

  • Getting Grannys Glasses A Popular Puffin Chapter

    Penguin Random House India Getting Grannys Glasses A Popular Puffin Chapter

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £7.55

  • Penguin Random House India The Eyes of the Eagle

    Out of stock

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    Out of stock

    £10.18

  • Rusty and the Leopard

    Penguin Random House India Rusty and the Leopard

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £7.59

  • Rusty The Boy From The Hills

    Penguin Random House India Rusty The Boy From The Hills

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisRusty is a quite imaginative and sensitive boy who lives with his grandparents in pre-Independence Dehra Run. Though he is not that adventurous himself, the strangest and most extraordinary things keep happening around him.

    1 in stock

    £17.95

  • Ranji The Music Maker

    Penguin Random House India Ranji The Music Maker

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £7.55

  • Parrot Who Wouldnt Talk And Other Stories

    Penguin Random House India Parrot Who Wouldnt Talk And Other Stories

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £17.95

  • The Box of Many Colours

    Penguin Random House India The Box of Many Colours

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA special box set edition of Ruskin Bond's best stories, poetry, and non-fiction pieces, including treasuries like The Room of Many Colours and Uncles, Aunts and Elephants, as well as an anthology of sports stories. Sumptuously illustrated with a rich cast of characters, this definitive book is a treasure for all fans of India's beloved author.

    1 in stock

    £19.99

  • Penguin Books India Pvt Ltd Rusty

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisFor several decades, Ruskin Bond's stories about Rusty, a quiet, imaginative and sensitive boy growing up in the hills, have enthralled and entertained young readers. After the immense popularity of Rusty, the boy from the Hills, a chronicle of Rusty's early years in Dehra Dun Rusty Runs Away takes Rusty's story forward to his ado lent years.

    Out of stock

    £999.99

  • Till the Clouds Roll by

    Penguin Random House India Till the Clouds Roll by

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisTen-year-old Ruskin spends holidays with new family in Dehradun after father's death. Longs for father's company and old belongings. Explores town, makes unlikely friendships. Reflects on boyhood years with humor, charm, and heartache.

    1 in stock

    £11.48

  • Listen to Your Heart The London Adventure

    Penguin Random House India Listen to Your Heart The London Adventure

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisRuskin follows his heart, embarks on a literary journey to England, faces uncertainties, loneliness, love, and chases his dream. The story captures his transformation into a writer, leading to the creation of his iconic book, The Room on the Roof. A tale of inspiration for young writers, embracing fears, seizing opportunities, and living dreams.

    5 in stock

    £14.11

  • Rupa Book of Great Animal Stories

    Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Rupa Book of Great Animal Stories

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £5.85

  • My Brush with Art: An Anthology of Contemporary

    Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. My Brush with Art: An Anthology of Contemporary

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £13.12

  • Rupa Book of Wicked Stories

    Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Rupa Book of Wicked Stories

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £5.95

  • Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. The Rupa Book of Great Escapes

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisA collection of gripping accounts of travelers and adventurers across various historical and geographical settings, showcasing famous escapes and the universal thirst for adventure in courageous human hearts.

    Out of stock

    £4.74

  • Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Rupa Book of Favourite Fairy Tales

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisRuskin Bond's collection of fairy tales from around the world includes stories like 'The Green Man of Sinai' from Egypt and 'Jivaka the Boy Wonder' from India. A diverse and captivating read for book lovers.

    Out of stock

    £5.15

  • Rupa Book of Eerie Stories

    Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Rupa Book of Eerie Stories

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £4.99

  • Snappy Surprises

    Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Snappy Surprises

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £11.24

  • Thrilling Tales & Thrills and Spills 2-in-1

    Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Thrilling Tales & Thrills and Spills 2-in-1

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £11.24

  • Shudders in Dark & Carnival of Terror 2-in-1

    Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Shudders in Dark & Carnival of Terror 2-in-1

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £11.19

  • Love Stories/favorite Fairy Tales

    Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Love Stories/favorite Fairy Tales

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £11.99

  • Great Escape & Great Crime Stories 2-in-1

    Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Great Escape & Great Crime Stories 2-in-1

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £12.79

  • School Time

    Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. School Time

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn this collection of stories, which includes a little girl waiting for her father to return from war, a Eurasian schoolboy and his finicky grandmother who detests the English, a middleaged man who goes back to school and a destitute lad coping with a school full of wealthy students, Ruskin Bond brings together some of the finest writing ever to capture the unforgettable years of schoollife

    2 in stock

    £4.99

  • Angry River

    Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Angry River

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisBut one day, the river flooded and took everything with it, including Sita. How will Sita survive when the angry river sweeps her away?

    2 in stock

    £5.99

  • Party Time in Mussoorie

    Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Party Time in Mussoorie

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisIt is very kind of people to invite me to their parties, especially as I do not throw parties myself or invite anyone anywhere. At more than one party I have been known to throw things at people. In spite of thisor maybe because of itI get invited to these affairs. There''s nothingike being able to see the funny side of things inife. Whether it is a belt that decides to get hooked on to another passenger''s bag or monkeys who visit and take refuge in theoo or even the omelettes that don''t turn out exactly the way they were intended, Ruskin Bond brings alive each of these situations with wry humour and a generous dose of wit. Party Time in Mussoorie is as much fun to read as it is to attend any of the weird and wonderful parties Ruskin Bond describes in this collection.

    1 in stock

    £7.19

  • THE WISE PARROT

    Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. THE WISE PARROT

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisOnce upon a time, there was a Raja who owned a parrot and its name was Hiramantota.Delving into stories from folklore, epics andegends, Ruskin Bond brings toife a cast of fantastic and extraordinary characters. From the wise parrot Hiramantota who brings the fruit of immortality to the king but suffers grievously for it, to the Green Man of Sinai, who now haunts the desert of Sinai; from the boy wonder Jivaka who can solve all sorts of problems, to Sindbad the sailor, who has magical adventures on his voyages, these stories are as exciting as they are unforgettable.Retold here by Ruskin Bond with his characteristic wit, The Wise Parrot is a treasure trove of tales that is sure to delight and entertain a new generation of readers.

    1 in stock

    £7.59

  • THE REGIMENTAL MYNA

    Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. THE REGIMENTAL MYNA

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £6.79

  • WHEN THE NIGHT FALLS

    Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. WHEN THE NIGHT FALLS

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA boy with no face seen weeping in the forest. Watchman mimics, revealing he too has no features. Collection of terrifying ghost stories including haunted manor, doomed couple, vengeful spirit, and eerie woods. Prepare to be spooked by the wild elements of the night.

    1 in stock

    £7.19

  • The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes and Selected

    Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes and Selected

    3 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    3 in stock

    £7.49

  • Roli Books Pvt Ltd Ruskin Bond's Green Book

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisWhen you relax in your small verandah or on a garden seat, take this book with you and open it at any page. You will be well rewarded. For, as the old proverb goes, 'There is money to be made in the market-place, but under the cherry tree there is rest . . .'

    Out of stock

    £7.64

  • Granny's Tree Climbing

    Speaking Tiger Publishing Private Limited Granny's Tree Climbing

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisGranny loves climbing trees but is now old. Concerns arise about her safety and ability to come back down. In a humorous poem by Ruskin Bond, a young boy shares Granny's tree-climbing adventures. The book offers a heartwarming solution to Granny's passion, accompanied by lovely illustrations.

    1 in stock

    £12.39

  • Granny's Tales

    Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Granny's Tales

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisGranny was a genius. You''dike to know why? Because she could climb trees. Spreading or high She''d be up their branches in a trice. And mind you Whenast she climbed a tree, she was sixty-two.'' You ask anybody who their favourite member of the family is, and their answer will be one of their grandparents. A grandparent''s capacity forove, the abundance of affection that they hold and share with abandon, make them the purest and the best people to be with. What is more, they entertain you with stories of a time past and sometimes, if we areucky, they partake in crazy activities with us as witnesses. In Granny''s Tales, Ruskin Bond takes us through such stories of affection and tenderness, of grandpas being hilariousfighting ostriches, building zoos in his backyard and tickling tigers. And the wonder that grandmas aretelling bedtime stories with flourish, witnessing us climbing trees for afternoon hilarity and teachingessons that will help us in all. This book is the perfect dose of grandparent stories, for children and adults alike!

    1 in stock

    £8.24

  • Garden of Dreams

    Rupa Publ iCat Ions India Garden of Dreams

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisI''ve come to see you,'' she said. For aong,ong time, I hope.'' And I took her by the hand anded her into my home, my garden of books. And that was how Kiran came into myife. [] If you meet her, she will tell you about the garden of dreamsperhaps she will take you there some day, for she is a girl who can make dreams come true. In a world that treasures being realistic'' more than daydreaming, we sometimes forget that the only way to aim higher is to daydream aittlehow do we have ambition without aittle hope? It is at timesike this when we should remember the desires of your youth. How we dreamed bigger than we could afford to; how weeapt and then thought of the fall. In Garden of Dreams, Ruskin Bond brings together stories and personal essays that talk of such youthful exuberance. He talks ofove and its effect on a tired soul; of friends that become your anchors through stormy days, of romance kindled over chocolates; and many such tales that rekindle our zest forife. This book is for all those who dare to be aittle naÃve in this sombre world.

    1 in stock

    £7.19

  • Build your English Skills with Ruskin Bond

    HarperCollins India Build your English Skills with Ruskin Bond

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis book contains a careful selection of excerpts from some of Ruskin Bond's favourite classics ranging from Christina Rossetti's 'Who Has Seen the Wind' and Robert Louis Stevenson's 'From a Railway Carriage' to Jonathan Swift's 'Lilliput and Its Laws' and Arthur Conan Doyle's 'The Mystery of the Test Papers',

    15 in stock

    £13.99

  • Zindagi Kaise Jiyen

    HarperCollins India Zindagi Kaise Jiyen

    4 in stock

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    4 in stock

    £12.39

  • Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: ROADS TO HAPPINESS

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisIn a grey and frightened world driven to despair by the pandemic, Ruskin Bond?suminous new book, it?s a wonderfulife, cuts through the gloomike a blade of bright Steel. His unerring eye seeks out the joys and positive truths to be found in the smallest of incidents that occur in ourives, The good news and sources of happiness that we often Miss out on as a result of the anxiety and bad news that has pervaded our daily existence over the past year. Perceptive, uplifting, and deeply moving, it?s a wonderfulife is another triumph from one of our most beloved writers.

    Out of stock

    £999.99

  • Tales From My Heart

    Westland Publications Limited Tales From My Heart

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisMiss Kellner has a tin of biscuits that fascinates little Ruskin. And granny''s cat is just so full of attitude. Oh, and have you heard about the famous playback singer from Mumbai who sang for the ghost of the maestro Tansen?Ruskin Bond''s charming life has been anything but ordinary. In this wonderful collection, he scours through his memories to come away with tales that celebrate life, its myriad splendours and many lessons; spectacular wonders of nature; stories of ghosts; and the surprising friendships between animals and people. Tales From My Heart, written in Bond''s inimitable style, is peppered with his trademark warmth and wit. Vividly illustrated by Sumouli Dutta, this is a gift for all readers, big and small a family treasure to return to with joy and affection over the years.Read more

    Out of stock

    £999.99

  • Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. The Rupa Book of Ruskin Bond's Himalayan Tales

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisThe Rupa Book of Ruskin Bond's Himalayan Tales is a captivating collection of short stories, essays, and poems showcasing life in the Indian Himalayas. Through his keen observations, Bond beautifully captures the essence of the hills, blending fiction and non-fiction to create an endearing and compelling read.

    Out of stock

    £17.83

  • Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. The Ruskin Bond Mini Bus

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisRuskin Bond's Mini Bus is a collection of stories and verse from his popular books, showcasing life in the foothills, his bond with India, and nature poetry. It includes selections from Himalayan Tales, The India I Love, A Little Night Music, and Roads to Mussoorie, capturing classic Bond themes.

    Out of stock

    £27.14

  • Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Too Much Trouble

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisRuskin Bond's collection features a young narrator in Dehra Dun with quirky guests like a python, monkey, and ghost. The narrator's aunt and uncle's visit adds to the chaos, but the animals bring humor with their escapades involving the reluctant relatives.

    Out of stock

    £16.14

  • Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. The Blue Umbrella

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsis?The umbrella wasike a flower, a great Blue flower that had sprung up on the dry Brown hillside.'' in exchange for heruckyeopard''s claw pendant, Binya acquires a beautiful Blue umbrella that makes her the envy of everyone in her village, especially Ram Bharata, the shop-keeper. Ruskin Bond''s short and humorous novella, set in the picturesque hills of Garhwal, perfectly capturesife in a village, where both heroism and redemption can be found.

    15 in stock

    £25.37

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