Famous Indian Legends
Famous classics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata as well as stories of krishna presented simply and interestingly. These stories will provide an excellent introduction to the Indian culture.

• Krishna's Birth
• Krishna's Life in Gokul
• Krishna Returns to Mathura
• Life and character sketch of Ravana
• Krishna and Rukmini
• Krishna and the Syamantaka Gem
• The Story of Krishna and Jarasandha
• The Story of Krishna and Narakasura
• Vishwamitra Makes a Difficult Request
• The Princes' First Adventure

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Panchatantra
This section consists of famous Indian stories quite similar to the Aesop's Fables, also based on the Animal Kingdom, but with an Indian context, and make for some fun readings.

• The Monkey and the Crocodile
• The Big Lion and the Little Rabbit
• The Stork and the Crab
• The Crows and the Black Snake
• The Musical Donkey
• The Tortoise and the Geese
• The Ass Has No Brains
• The Girl Who Married a Snake
• The Mice That Ate Iron
• Unity is Strength

Jataka Tales
The Hindu's believe in reincarnation, i.e. life after death. The Bodhisattva, or the Buddha came in many forms - man, elephant, dear etc. The Jataka tales are his life stories as various life forms, spreading the message of justice. These tales will show you how good ultimately triumphs over evil.

• The Banyan Deer
• The Golden Goose
• The Great - Hearted Monkey
• The Noble Stag
• The White Elephant

Aesop's Fables
All children love animals. Here are over a 100 fables based on the animal kingdom and cleverly woven around a moral. Enjoyable reading for children of all ages.

• The Wolf and the Lamb
• The Bat and the Weasels
• The Ass and the Grasshopper
• The Lion and the Mouse
• The Charcoal-Burner and the Fuller
• The Father and His Sons
• The Boy Hunting Locusts
• The Cock and the Jewel
• The Kingdom of the Lion
• The Wolf and the Crane

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Akbar and Birbal
Sharpen your wits with Birbal, King Akbar's famous, clever and witty advisor. Let your child learn the skills of perception and deduction from Birbals fine example.

• Why is the Camel's Neck Crooked?
• Re-Union
• Who Are Donkeys?
• Honest Birbal
• Akbar's Dream
• Tit-Bits
• The Cock And The Hen
• How many Crows in the Kingdom
• Pandit Sevaram
• The Three Questions

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Arabian Nights - Unabridged
Welcome to the world of magic lamps, wish-granting genies, valiant heroes & damsels in distress. Discover the voyages of Sindbad the gallant sailor, the adventures of Ali Baba and the forty thieves and many more mysterious and enchanting Arabic tales.

• Introduction
• The Arabian Nights
• The Story of the Merchant and the Genius
• The Story of the First Old Man and of the Hind
• The Story of the Second Old Man, and of the Two Black Dogs
• The Story of the Fisherman
• The Story of the Greek King and the Physician Douban
• The Story of the Husband and the Parrot
• The Story of the Vizir Who Was Punished
• The Story of the Young King of the Black Isles

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Fairy Tales and Other Stories
Take a trip down fantasy land and enter a world of magic, elves and fairies. Relive your childhood with your child as you help him or her develop a vivid imagination and good reading habits.

• Cinderella or The Little Glass Slipper
• Sir Gobble
• John's Bright Idea
• A Cat's Instincts
• A Horse Who Wore Snow Shoes
• A Kind Heart
• A Visit from a Prince
• Bertie's Corn-Popper
• Brave Tomasso
• Cinderella or The Little Glass Slipper

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Contributed Stories
Read and enjoy some of the stories contributed by other members and visitors.

• Benjy and the cat - Ashwin Ananthakrishnan
• How the Dolphins came to be ... - Ashwin Ananthakrishnan
• Johnny and the Fairy
• The Magic Beads
• Mickey Mouse
• Eddie The Elephant Finds a Friend
• The Day the Sky Felt Blue - Anandam Ravi
• Fast Facts about Winne the Pooh

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