The Looking Glass
By J.D. BERESFORD (From The Cornhill Magazine) 1921, 1922 This was the first communication that had come from her aunt in Rachel’s lifetime. “I think your aunt has forgiven me, …
Where was Wych Street?
By STACY AUMONIER (From The Strand Magazine and The Saturday Evening Post) 1921, 1922 In the public bar of the Wagtail, in Wapping, four men and a woman were drinking beer and …
The Fox with a Snapped Tail
Once, Kallu the fox, was wandering in the forest when his tail got stuck in a snare. He pulled at it so hard that the tail snapped and a …
The Trickster Monkey
There lived a very naughty monkey named Mogri who loved to play pranks on other animals. He would drop rotten fruits on other animals and laugh at their discomfort. …
How The Crows Became Black
Long ago, the crow used to be a white bird. In his neighbourhood, lived an owl who had a dye shop. The crow was fascinated by the myriad colours. …
Koobar the Koala and Water
Long ago, there was a young orphan boy named Koobar. He lived with his relatives in a dry country where water was seldom ound. His relatives ill-treated him and …
A Trunk Full of Clothes
Once upon a time, there lived a bear named Bartholomew who was loved by one and all in the jungle. One day, while Bartholomew went to the river to …
The Scorpion and the Frog
A scorpion lived in a dark and dingy cave near a mountain. He grew tired of his surroundings and wanted Lied a change. One day, he came out of …
Bright Eyes the Glider Possum
Bright Eyes was a possum, who lived with his parents. He used to live in his mother’s pouch. As the days passed, he grew a furry coat, pink ears …
The Little Grey Donkey
The fair had come to the village after a long time. Everyone in the village was excited about it. The elders wanted to see the big games and the …
The Root of the Matter
One day, a hungry porcupine came to a dog to ask for food. The dog took the porcupine to a sugarcane field and asked him to eat to his …