Adapted from a popular Punjabi folk tale, this story of the clever sparrow that has been narrated over the decades to little kids
Illustrated by: Ayswarya Sankaranarayanan
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Karadi Tales
A timely reminder that songs an dance are a rich oral traditon that has to be passed down from one generation to the next
Illustrated by: Nimret Handa
Age group: 7+ yrs
Publisher: Katha
A collection of four delightful folktales from the north-east.
Illustrated by: Jagdish Chitara
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Tara Books
Kanchil, the mouse deer who boasts that he is the fastest deer in the forest, is soon outwitted by a lowly snail.
Illustrated by: Meren Imchen
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Tulika
A subtle message that human beings are never grateful for the gifts of nature bestowed on them.
Illustrated by: Benedict Hynniewta
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Tulika
Two sisters decide to race down a hill…Who will reach first?
Illustrated by: Pooja Pottenkulam
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Young Zubaan
When conceited little Choozu Mian sets off on a journey to the King's palace, he discovers that helping each other was by far more important
Illustrated by: Proiti Roy
Age group: 7+ yrs
Publisher: Tulika
A story about a popular deity Bon Bibi set in the Sunderbans