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Akbar and Birbal / Sarin, Amita 2005  Book
Sarin, Amita Book
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Publication New Delhi, Penguin Group, 2005.
Description 144pCream Spine
Summary/Abstract The friendship between Emperor Akbar and his minister Birbal created history...and some delightful stories!
Standard Number 0143334948 Pb.
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ID:   000762


Classic Tales of India For Children / Mehta, Anurag 2003  Book
Mehta, Anurag Book
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Publication India, Nita Mehta Publications, 2003.
Description 186pPink Spine
Summary/Abstract Includes stories from the great Indian epics of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, stories of Akbar and Birbal and animal stories from the Panchatantra.
Contents True Friends How Ganesha became Ganpati? The Uncooked Rice Crows and the Snake Secret Mantra The Brahmin's Goat Bhishma's Promise Savitri & the God of Death The Birth of Karna The Monkey's Advice Revenge of the Monkey Birbal's Justice King Shibi - The Greatest Giver Pigeons and the Hunter The Foolish Crocodile Vishwamitra The Judge Stork and the Crab Ravan Kidnaps Sita Mongoose and the Baby Lion and the Sheep Krishna and Kaliya
Standard Number 817676034X Hb.
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ID:   023492


Dollop of ghee and a pot of wisdom: stories from India / Soundar, Chitra; Krishnaswamy, Uma (ill.) 2010  Book
Krishnaswamy, Uma (ill.) Book
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Publication London, Walker Books, 2010.
Description 96pCream spine
Summary/Abstract Four stories about young Prince Veera, who, along with his friend Suku, helps his father, the king, solve some of the problems he is having with his subjects. Trickster tales with lots of humour and colour, based on traditional Indian folktales.
Contents Prince Veera's first case Who stole the laddus? The case of the greedy moneylender The unfortunate case
Standard Number 9781406317022 Pb.
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ID:   010028


Four forest friends and other Panchatantra tales / Kaul, Suvir; Thapar, Bindia (ill.) 2009  Book
Kaul, Suvir Book
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Publication India, Scholastic India Pvt. Ltd, 2009.
Description 36pBlue Spine
Summary/Abstract Hiran the deer, Kraken the crow, Chuhaa the rat and Kachua the wise old tortoise live and play together in the forest. But when danger strikes one of them, they show what good friends they really are.
Contents Dhenchu sings out loud Two crows and a snake Crocodile tears Four forest friends
Standard Number 9788184772654 Pb.
Key Words PYP  Friendship - Fiction  REFLECTIVE  CARING  Tales - India  Folktales - India 
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Ganesha goes to lunch / Kapur, Kamla K. 2009  Book
Kapur, Kamla K. Book
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Publication India, Om Books International, 2009.
Description 158pBrown Spine
Summary/Abstract Relying on ancient sacred texts and personal narrative of interesting myths, the author has created a collection of teaching stories which ofer a window to a fascinating culture and a code for living which can be applied to the modern world.
Contents Stories of Vishnu Stories of Brahma Stories of Shiva, Parvati, and Ganesha A story of Krishna and some parables Stories from the Ramayana Stories from the Mahabharata
Standard Number 9788187108788 Pb.
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ID:   007009


Indian Folk-Tales and Legends / Nath, Pratibha 1995  Book
Nath, Pratibha Book
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Publication India, Puffin Books, 1995.
Description 170pBlue Spine
Summary/Abstract Culled from all parts of the country, and spanning heaven, earth and the nether world, these stories let us into a world of enchantment, wisdom and loads of fun. They also include legendary and mythological characters
Contents Fifty-fity The two daughters The stone lion A seer of lime Rupali Ba The magic wrap One into two Tables turned Work for the demon The qazi of Jaunpur The secret valley Enter Mulla-do-Piaza The ghost that got away A sweet for Khan Adventure by midnight The unwanted guest Why pigs are so dirty A trip to heaven The Pandavas in the forest Vishwamitra How Ganga came down to earth Ganapati and Kuber The thirteenth year Ram and the squirrel The God Ayyappan Dronacharya A gift of flour Agastya Bhim and Hanuman Bhasmasura
Standard Number 0140380876 Pb.
Key Words IGCSE  Mythology - India  Tales - India  Folktales - India 
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ID:   002902


Stories from India / Naidu, Vayu 2002  Book
Naidu, Vayu Book
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Edition 2002 (Reprint)
Publication Great Britain, Hodder Wayland, 2002.
Description 48pRed Spine
Series Stories from
Summary/Abstract Folk tales from the Indian history told on special occassions and gatherings, that help you grow wiser and even learn to laugh at life.
Contents Come, listen to a story-Dead man walking The 'Ramayana' Epic-Valmiki - the Highway Poet Tenali Rama-The Goddess with her Hands Full A Tale of Common Sense - Folly's wisdom Tree ghosts at moon-Meeting Mala Husbands aren't always right-The wfe who could not be beaten
Standard Number 0750224320 Pb.
Key Words Folklore - India  Tales - India 
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ID:   003634


Stupid tiger / Radice, William 1981  Book
Radice, William Book
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Publication London, Andre Deutsch Limited, 1981.
Description 86pYellow Spine
Summary/Abstract Adventures of the taunting tailor bird, the wily jackal and the stupid tiger, the ill-fated crocodile and other assorted animals in a collection of twenty tales.
Standard Number 0233982019 Pb.
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ID:   006529


Tales My Grandmother Told Me: A collection of short stories / Jhuli, Thakumar 2005  Book
Jhuli, Thakumar Book
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Publication India, Rupa & Co, 2005.
Description 162pPink Spine
Summary/Abstract A beautiful collection of stories that go beyond the confines of time and history and keep alive the traditions of a people and race. When a young person listens to these tales, the melody of the whole of Bengal's affections enters his mind and leaves it totally spellbound.
Standard Number 8129106566 Hb.
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ID:   002997


Tenali Raman / Mandana, Kavitha; Bhattacharya, Dipankar )ill.) 2006  Book
Mandana, Kavitha Book
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Publication New Delhi, Penguin Group, 2006.
Description 162pGolden and Purple Spine
Summary/Abstract Age old stories of Tenali Raman. The tales are retold in a short story/novel way.
Standard Number 0143330004 Pb.
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ID:   015519


Three Indian princesses: The stories of Savitri, Damayanti and Sita / Gavin, Jamila 2011  Book
Gavin, Jamila Book
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Publication London, Walker Books, 2011.
Description 157pPink Spine
Summary/Abstract These are three captivating retellings of Hindu tales. Princess Savitri happily leaves the palace to live with her husband, Satyvan, in the jungle. But behind her joy there is fear, for Savitri carries a dark secret. It is written in the stars Satyvan will die within a year...Princess Damayanti is the one everyone wants to marry, including the gods. However, even they are happy to consent to her marriage to King Nala - all except the demon Kali, who lays a curse on the perfect couple...Princess Sita follows her husband Prince Rama when he is banished to the jungle by his jealous stepmother, just before he is to become king. But she is kidnapped by Ravana.
Standard Number 9781406330960 Pb.
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Traditional stories from India / Naidu, Vayu 1999  Book
Naidu, Vayu Book
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Edition 2006 (Reprint)
Publication Great Britain, Hodder Wayland, 1999.
Description 48pRed Spine
Series Traditional Stories from
Summary/Abstract Introduces many fascinating characters in the stories, explaining its origin, and also gives you a good knowledge of the Indian history.
Contents Come, listen to a story-Dead man walking The 'Ramayana' Epic-Valmiki - the Highway Poet Tenali Rama-The Goddess with her Hands Full A Tale of Common Sense - Folly's wisdom Tree ghosts at moon-Meeting Mala Husbands aren't always right-The wfe who could not be beaten
Standard Number 0750249498 Pb.
Key Words Tales - India 
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ID:   024885


Where has the tiger gone? / Uikey, Dhavat Singh 2018  Book
Uikey, Dhavat Singh Book
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Publication New Delhi, Tara Books Pvt.Ltd., 2018.
Description 34pGreen spine
Summary/Abstract A retelling of traditional Gond tales about the tiger, illustrated with richly symbolic art -- capturing not only the mythic and iconic status of the great beast, but also a time, place and relationship that is lost to us.
Standard Number 9789383145997 Hb.
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World of Indian Stories: A teaching resource of folktales from every state / Spagnoli, Cathy 2003  Book
Spagnoli, Cathy Book
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Publication Chennai, Tulika Publishers, 2003.
Description 118pPink Spine
Summary/Abstract A teaching resource of folktales from every state reflecting the folk life of India. Storytelling, one of the oldest teaching tools in the world, is the ideal way to engage comfortably with contemporary concerns, diverse subjects and curriculum workloads in schools today. This book shows how easily and effictively ia can be used.
Contents Andhra Pradesh - A Ruby Returned Arunachal Pradesh - A Porcupine's Tricks Assam - A Fair Deal Bihar - Baawan Ganga Chhattisgarh - The Karam Story Delhi - The Lost Camel/The Lost Money Goa - The Foolish Farmers of Moira Gujarat - The Wisdom Seller Haryana - True Strength Himachal Pradesh - The Hunt Jammu & Kashmir - Suyya and the River Jharkhand - The First Plough Karnataka - The Laughing Pearl Necklace Kerala - The Guru Madhya Pradesh - Buying a Song Maharashtra - Parvatibai and the Dacoits Manipur - Journey to the Sun Meghalaya - A Tale of the Eclipse Mizoram - The Munia and the Dove Nagaland - Of Two Worlds Orissa - Rani Shuka Dei Punjab - A Very Hungry Man Rajasthan - Lightning Strikes Sikkim - Sweet Potatoes Tamilnadu - Kumanan's Sacrifice Tripura - Sacred River Uttaranchal - A Learning Journey Uttar Pradesh - Sheikh Chilli and the Khichdi/ Going Shopping West Bengal - Strange Friends
Standard Number 8186895930 Pb.
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