India
Folk tales from the diverse traditions of India.
Indian Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
How Raja Rasalu Was Born
How Raja Rasalu Was Born: Once there lived a great Raja, whose name was Sâlbâhan, and he had two Queens. Now the elder, by name Queen Achhrâ, had a fair young
Panchatantra Stories
Ages 9-12
Home (far) away from home!!!
The famous Efik folk tale from southern Nigeria — Sun and Moon were old friends with the great Water, and they built a house big enough to welcome him in. But Water brought every fish and every wave with him, and the friends had to learn that some friendships are honored best across a great distance. A West African pourquoi tale, first written down in English by Elphinstone Dayrell in 1910 — and the gentle origin of why the Sun and Moon live in the sky.
Indian Folk Tales
Ages 12+ / YA
How Raja Rasalu Swung The Seventy Fair Maidens Daughters Of The King
How Raja Rasalu Swung The Seventy Fair Maidens Daughters Of The King: The story of Raja Rasalu has echoed through the ages in Indian folk tradition, capturing
Indian Folk Tales
Ages 3-5
How The Rajas Son Won The Princess Labam
How The Rajas Son Won The Princess Labam: In a country there was a Raja who had an only son who every day went out to hunt. One day the Rani, his mother, said
Indian Folk Tales
Ages 3-5
How The Wicked Sons Were Duped
How The Wicked Sons Were Duped: A very wealthy old man, imagining that he was on the point of death, sent for his sons and divided his property among them.
Indian Folk Tales
Ages 3-5
Jackal Or Tiger
Jackal Or Tiger: One hot night, in Hindustan, a king and queen lay awake in the palace in the midst of the city. Every now and then a faint air blew through
Indian Folk Tales
Ages 3-5
How Raja Rasalu Played Chaupur With King Sarkap
How Raja Rasalu Played Chaupur With King Sarkap: Now, when evening came, Raja Rasâlu went forth to play chaupur with King Sarkap, and as he passed some
Indian Folk Tales
Ages 3-5
Dorani
Dorani: Once upon a time there lived in a city of Hindustan a seller of scents and essences, who had a very beautiful daughter named Dorani. This maiden had a
Indian Folk Tales
Ages 6+
Eating Up the Protector
Southern Indian folktale: poor Brahmin Kusalanatha saves a serpent from fire. A hood-gem, a hard promise, and gratitude stop a deadly mistake.
Indian Folk Tales
Ages 9+
If Only Fairy Tales Could Be Like This
A modern Cinderella story-poem and short essay for ages 9+: what real beauty means, why kindness matters more than looks, plus a clear moral and FAQ.
Panchatantra Stories
Ages 3-5
A Baker’s Dozen – An American Folktale
Why do American bakers give thirteen instead of twelve? A Dutch baker, a strange old woman, and Saint Nicholas made it so.
All Ages
The Blank Canvas: A Short Story About Life’s Possibility
The Blank Canvas: A Tale About Life's Empty and Full Moments In a busy modern city, where tall buildings touched the clouds and millions of people rushed from