India
Folk tales from the diverse traditions of India.
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.
Hitopadesha
Ages 6-8
The Story of the Brahman and the Goat
The Story of the Brahman and the Goat: Source: Hitopadesha | Type: Hitopadesha | Country: India | Language: English In a certain village there lived a Brahman
Bengal Folk Tales
Ages 3-5
The Origin of Opium
The Origin of Opium: Source: Folk Tales of Bengal | Type: Folktale | Country: India | Language: English Long ago, there was a terrible demon who lived in the
Hitopadesha
Ages 3-5
The Story of the Merchant of Seri (Expanded)
The Story of the Merchant of Seri (Expanded): Source: Hitopadesha | Type: Hitopadesha | Country: India | Language: English There was once a merchant named
Bengal Folk Tales
Ages 6-8
The Indigent Brahman
The Indigent Brahman: Source: Folk Tales of Bengal | Type: Folktale | Country: India | Language: English Once upon a time there was a Brahman who was very poor.
Bengal Folk Tales
Ages 6-8
The Boy Whom Seven Mothers Suckled
The Boy Whom Seven Mothers Suckled: Source: Folk Tales of Bengal | Type: Folktale | Country: India | Language: English In a certain kingdom there were seven
Panchatantra Stories
Ages 3-5
5 Panchatantra Stories About Animals That Kids Love
5 Panchatantra Stories About Animals That Kids Love: Kids love stories with animals in them. Stories of dense forests, strange birds and animals, beautiful
Bengal Folk Tales
Ages 6-8
The Bald Wife
The Bald Wife: Source: Folk Tales of Bengal | Type: Folktale | Country: India | Language: English Once there was a merchant who had a very beautiful wife. The
Indian Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
Dark Original Stories Behind 5 Disney Movies
Five Disney films rest on older, darker sources—Andersen’s mermaid, Grimm Rapunzel and Snow White, Barrie’s Peter Pan, and the real Pocahontas. Honest contrasts for readers 12+.
Bengal Folk Tales
Ages 6-8
The Story of a Hiraman
The Story of a Hiraman: Source: Folk Tales of Bengal | Type: Folktale | Country: India | Language: English In a certain village there lived a poor man named