Manorama Jafa's <em>The Parrot and the Mynah,</em> published by<strong> Ratna Sagar</strong>, is a short story of foes-turned-friends. It narrates the tale of Mitthu the parrot and Meenu the mynah who argue over being the best singer. Angered by their loud verbal duel, the other birds drive them out. As Mitthu and Meenu spend a dark and lonely night, they decide to become friends again. The next morning they sing a beautiful song together. Delighted by their sweet song, all the birds accept them back into the group, and Mitthu and Meenu become 'friends for ever'. Beautiful illustrations by Reboti Bhushan bring each scene of the story to life. Some highlights of the book are: <br><br><br><br> <strong>Full-colour illustrations </strong>by famous children's books illustrator <strong>Reboti Bhushan </strong><br><br><br><br> <strong>Reading for beginners</strong>