Chotoder Sera 101 by Sunil Gangopadhyay [Hardcover]

সুনীল গঙ্গোপাধ্যায়। বাংলা সাহিত্যের অপ্রতিদ্বন্দ্বী কবি, ঔপন্যাসিক ও কথাশিল্পী। কবিতা-প্রবন্ধ- রম্যরচনা-ভ্রমণ-উপন্যাস-ছোটগল্প...যে মহাসাগর তিনি সৃষ্টি করে গেছেন, তার তুলনা সাম্প্রতিক কালের বাংলা সৃজনে নেই। সব ধরনের কবিতা-গল্প-উপন্যাস ছাড়াও তাঁর সৃষ্টির সুগন্ধী সব ফুল ফুটেছে ছোটদের সাহিত্যেও। অসংখ্য নানাস্বাদের নানারসের ছোটগল্প, যা শুধুমাত্র ছোটদের জন্যই।

জীবিতকালে লেখকের সৃষ্টির মহাসাগর থেকে নিজের নির্বাচিত এই সংকলনে রয়েছে ১০১টি ছোটদের অনবদ্য ছোটগল্প। তাঁর মধ্যে বিজ্ঞানসুরভিত, রহস্য-রোমাঞ্চ, ভয়-আতঙ্ক, অনাবিল মজার গল্পের পাশাপাশি কৈশোরের, অনুভবের, মর্মস্পর্শী গল্প আছে, আছে রূপকথাধর্মী গল্পও।

সেই ষাটের দশক থেকে শুরু করে পঞ্চাশ বছর পরের তাঁর সর্বশেষ গল্পটিও স্থান পেয়েছে ছোটদের সেরা ১০১-এ।

Few writers have shaped modern Bengali literature as profoundly as Sunil Gangopadhyay. While he is celebrated for his poetry, novels, travel writing, and essays, generations of readers have also grown up with his unforgettable stories for children and young adults.

‘Chotoder Sera 101’ brings together 101 handpicked stories by the legendary author, offering an extraordinary collection of imagination, adventure, humour, mystery, science, fantasy, and emotion. Spanning more than five decades of his writing career, the anthology showcases the remarkable range of a storyteller who could make readers laugh, wonder, dream, and reflect—all within a few pages.

From science-inspired tales and thrilling mysteries to heartwarming coming-of-age stories, ghostly encounters, fairy-tale adventures, and deeply touching narratives, every story opens a new door to discovery. Whether you're meeting eccentric characters, exploring the unknown, or experiencing the joys and anxieties of growing up, Sunil Gangopadhyay’s storytelling remains fresh, engaging, and timeless.

A treasure trove of Bengali children's literature, ‘Chotoder Sera 101’ is the perfect introduction to one of Bengal’s greatest literary icons and an essential collection for young readers, families, and lifelong admirers of classic storytelling.