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The Fox Who Counted Stars

The Fox Who Counted Stars

In a quiet forest lived a fox named Tiku. He could find hidden berries, follow footprints through mud, and rem…

Meera and the Paper Boat

Meera and the Paper Boat

Rain had washed the village clean, leaving the mango leaves shiny and the lanes full of little puddles. Meera …

The Moon's Silver Lamp

The Moon's Silver Lamp

Long ago, in a story told beside evening fires, the Moon had no light of her own. She travelled quietly throug…

The Elephant Who Was Afraid of Mice

The Elephant Who Was Afraid of Mice

Gajju was the biggest elephant in the jungle. He could lift a fallen branch, carry baskets of fruit, and reach…

Rohan's Rainbow Umbrella

Rohan's Rainbow Umbrella

On the morning of the first heavy rain, Rohan's grandmother gave him an umbrella with every colour of the rain…

Why the Peacock Dances in Rain

Why the Peacock Dances in Rain

In the old days, according to a forest tale, the peacock had plain brown feathers. He lived near a lake where …

The Turtle Who Won the Kite Festival

The Turtle Who Won the Kite Festival

Every year, the animals by the river held a kite festival. Bright kites floated above the reeds, and the bank …

The Library Cat

The Library Cat

A grey cat named Pustak lived in the town library. She had white whiskers, quiet paws, and a favourite sunny w…

The River That Forgot Its Song

The River That Forgot Its Song

The River Goddess Sarika once sang as she flowed through a green valley. Her music sounded like water skipping…

The Clever Rabbit and the Greedy Tiger

The Clever Rabbit and the Greedy Tiger

A greedy tiger named Bagha lived in a forest where he wanted everything his own way. He frightened animals fro…

Grandpa's Secret Garden

Grandpa's Secret Garden

Every Sunday, Kabir visited Grandpa's house at the edge of the village. They ate lunch together, played a boar…

The Star Who Fell Into a Well

The Star Who Fell Into a Well

One night, a young star named Tara leaned too far from her place in the sky. She had always wondered what lay …

The Owl Who Couldn't Stay Awake

The Owl Who Couldn't Stay Awake

Ullu was an owl with a problem that seemed very serious to the other owls. He fell asleep every night and woke…

The Lunchbox Exchange

The Lunchbox Exchange

Ishaan never seemed pleased with his lunch. Each morning, his mother packed a small box before leaving for wor…

How the Mountains Learned to Stand Still

How the Mountains Learned to Stand Still

At the beginning of the world, the mountains could walk. They lifted their enormous feet and wandered wherever…

The Monkey and the Mango Promise

The Monkey and the Mango Promise

A monkey named Bandu lived in a mango tree beside the river. Its branches gave him shade, a comfortable place …

The Girl Who Painted the Wind

The Girl Who Painted the Wind

Zoya loved to paint. Her room held pictures of trees, rooftops, flowers, and her family's slightly crooked coo…

The Golden Feather of the Sun Bird

The Golden Feather of the Sun Bird

King Veer heard a tale about the Sun Bird, whose golden feather could grant any wish. Her nest lay beyond seve…

The Two Goats on the Bridge

The Two Goats on the Bridge

A narrow log bridge stretched across a rushing stream between two green hills. The animals used it to reach fr…

The Robot Who Wanted a Name

The Robot Who Wanted a Name

In a busy workshop, a small robot was built to sweep floors. It had bright round eyes, careful wheels, and a l…