India
Folk tales from the diverse traditions of India.
Indian Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
Her Childhood
A blue-eyed village girl who lives in books meets a songbird — then an empty nest — and learns that what we love may leave while love itself remains. Full unique literary short.
Hitopadesha
All Ages
Charity Alone Conquers
Charity Alone Conquers: In ancient times, there lived a wealthy king who ruled over a prosperous kingdom. He had everything a man could desire - vast The
Indian Folk Tales
All Ages
A Lac of Rupees for a Piece of Advice
A Lac of Rupees for a Piece of Advice: In a bustling town in ancient India, A merchant paid an enormous sum for a single piece of advice that saved his life.
Indian Folk Tales
All Ages
A Lesson for Kings
A Lesson for Kings: Long ago, in the prosperous kingdom of Magadha, there ruled a mighty king named Brahmadatta. He was powerful, commanding vast armies and
Indian Folk Tales
All Ages
The Royal Thief-Catcher
The Royal Thief-Catcher: In a bustling town in ancient India, A king appointed a clever man to catch thieves, but the methods were unconventional. This tale
Indian Folk Tales
A Story Weaver by Chance: Interview with Vani Balaraman
Interview with Bengaluru storyteller Vani Balaraman on Pratham Books Champions, Cuddles and Reads, and finding storytelling while juggling a tech career.
Hitopadesha
All Ages
Bopoluchi the Clever Girl
Bopoluchi the Clever Girl: Once upon a time, in a village in Punjab, there lived a girl named Bopoluchi who was known throughout the land for her quick wit and
Indian Folk Tales
All Ages
The Bronze Ring
The Bronze Ring: There was once a poor young man who lived with his aged mother in a small hut at the edge of a great forest. Despite their poverty, they were
Indian Folk Tales
All Ages
Brahma’s Wife and the Mongoose
Brahma's Wife and the Mongoose: Long ago, there lived a Brahman and his wife who had a pet mongoose. The mongoose was loyal and gentle, and the couple treated
Indian Folk Tales
All Ages
A Clever Thief
A Clever Thief: In the great city of Varanasi, during the reign of a wise but strict king, there lived a man known as Chatur, which means “the clever one.”
Indian Folk Tales
All Ages
A Crow And His Three Friends
A Crow And His Three Friends: In a lush forest that stretched from the foothills of the Vindhya mountains to the banks of a winding river, there lived a crow
Indian Folk Tales
Ages 3-5
The Two Brothers Indian Folktale
The Two Brothers Indian Folktale: Once upon a time there lived a King who had two young sons; they were good boys, and sat in school learning all that kings’