Fables from India: A Collection of Short Stories
Fables from India: A Collection of Short Stories

Author: Uday Mane

Publisher: One Point Six Technology Pvt Ltd

Published: 2016-09-26

Total Pages: 149

ISBN-13: 9352016262

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A King's negligence costs the Prince his eyes. How will the King make amends? A farmer is torn between resurrecting his wife and upholding his duties. What will influence his choice? A jester lives two lives - Masked for others. Unmasked for himself. His masked side brings happiness to everyone. But what brings happiness to his unmasked side? A magnificent tree bears fruits of different kinds, but the King wants it to be cut down to serve justice. How will the tree defend itself? An orphan boy is in search of the world's bestselling book. Will he eventually find it? A dog struggles to uncurl his tail. Will he break the curse that curled his tail in the first place? A young boy and his pet lamb are separated from each other. Will their friendship stand the test of time? Set in the ancient times, Fables from India, is a collection of 22 profound and unheard stories from a country known for its storytelling.

Indian Children's Favorite Stories
Indian Children's Favorite Stories

Author: Rosemarie Somaiah

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2020-04-14

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 146290632X

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This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Indian fairy tales and other folk stories that the whole family will enjoy! Indian Children's Favorite Stories is a charming selection of eight Indian tales that provide an insight into traditional Indian culture. They make perfect new additions for story time or bedtime reading. Retold for an international audience, the beautifully illustrated stories will give children of all ages a glimpse into the fables and folklore of India, including tales of how Lord Krishna escapes the evil Kamsa's repeated attempts to kill him, and how the elephant keeper's daughter, Rani, humbles an unwise and unjust king by emptying his storehouses of rice. Featured Indian stories include: The Story of Rama, the ancient Indian tale of a prince's exile and return to his homeland Sukhu and Dukhu, two sisters--one kind, one selfish--and their different fates Munna and the Grain of Rice, how a good and clever girl saves her people from hunger And five more wonderful tales to delight story lovers everywhere. A glossary is also included, so that everyone can understand and appreciate the Indian words scattered throughout the stories. The Children's Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West. Other multicultural children's books in this series include: Asian Children's Favorite Stories, Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories, Japanese Children's Favorite Stories, Singapore Children's Favorite Stories, Filipino Children's Favorite Stories, Favorite Children's Stories from China & Tibet, Chinese Children's Favorite Stories, Korean Children's Favorite Stories, Balinese Children's Favorite Stories, and Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories.

101 Best Indian Fables for Children
101 Best Indian Fables for Children

Author: Stuti Gupta

Publisher: Sristhi Publishers & Distributors

Published: 2019-05-15

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9387022595

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Would you like to meet the ferocious king of the jungle? How about reading the story of the cunning fox that talks its way out of tricky situations? Wonder what the little monkey is doing with the looking glass? Or what the peacock and crow are fighting over? While you will be amazed at the wit of a few, the subtlety in many others will impress you. Enter the magical world of fables that capture the splendour of kings, commoners, animals and birds alike, to bring to us some of the best tales from the Indian subcontinent. 101 Indian Fables for Children is a collection of hand-picked short stories that entertain, amuse and leave you with essential life lessons in the end. Hiding the most valuable of teachings in the simplest of tales, this book is a treasure trove of wisdom. What’s more, an Introduction by Stuti Gupta brings forth interesting anecdotes about the fun of storytelling, and how it has the power to change lives.

Aesop's Fables
Aesop's Fables

Author: Aesop

Publisher: Wordsworth Editions

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 9781853261282

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A collection of animal fables told by the Greek slave Aesop.

Tales from India
Tales from India

Author: Bali Rai

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2017-08-03

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 0141373253

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A collection of 20 stories from India's rich folklore heritage. From wicked magicians to wise old priests, charming princes and beautiful princesses, to greedy tigers and wily jackals, these magical tales are full of adventure and trickery, and infused with deeper messages about morality, Life and the world around us. Founded on the work of folklorist, Joseph Jacob, and from tales from India's Mughul period, award-winning author Bali Rai's lively retellings are a delight for readers of all ages. The book includes endnotes with a glossary, additional information as well as ideas for activities that children can do to explore the stories further.

Pañcatantra
Pañcatantra

Author: Patrick Olivelle

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2009-08-27

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 0199555753

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The Pañcatantra is the most famous collection of fables in India and was one of the earliest Indian books to be translated into Western languages. It teaches the principles of good government and public policy through the medium of animal stories, providing a window onto ancient Indian society. This new translation vividly reveals the story-telling powers of the original author, while detailed notes illuminate aspects of ancient Indian society and religion to the non-specialist reader.