Illustrated by: Mugdha Shah
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Tulika

Ever wondered how a peacock got the eyes on his tail?

Illustrated by: Srividya Natarajan
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Tulika

Mother plans to cook a delicacy from tender young brinjals for the family, but then unexpected guests arrive.

Illustrated by: Durga Bai
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Tara Books

An Indian version of the well-known Grimms' tale - the Musicians of Bremen

Illustrated by: Radhashyam Raut
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Tara Books

A charming trickster story illustrated in traditional Patachitra style

By: Anon
Illustrated by: Jitendra Thakur
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Eklavya

A song exists in everyone's hearts, but, this woman knew none and requests her husband to get her one.

Illustrated by: Uma Krishnaswamy
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Karadi Tales

Two stories from the evergreen Jataka tales that teach valuable lessons

Illustrated by: Natasha Sharma
Age group: 5+ yrs
Publisher: Pratham Books

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: 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.