How the Rabbit Became White
One day, a Red Indian tribesman, named Eye of the Eagle, decided to go hunting to get food for his tribe. On reaching the forest, he discovered that all …
The Giant and the Miser
Once there lived a kindhearted giant. One day, he came to know of a blacksmith who treated his workers unjustly. He decided to teach him a lesson. The giant …
The Snow Maiden
Once there was an old man who lived with his wife. They were very sad because they had no children. One winter, when it was snowing, they made a …
The Hare's Bride
A woman and her daughter grew many cabbages in their garden. A hare used to eat up all the cabbages. One day, the girl went up to the hare …
The Camel and the Jackal
A camel and a jackal were very good friends. One day, the jackal asked the camel to carry him across the river to a sugarcane field. Once they reached …
The Goose Girl
A be princess was on her way to marry a prince who lived far away. “Keep this handkerchief with you. It will protect you against all evil,” said her …
The Gingerbread Man
A little old man and a little old woman stayed in a cottage. One day, the woman made a gingerbread man for dinner. She decorated the gingerbread man with …
Doctor Know-All
Humphrey wanted to become a doctor. So, one day, he wore a black coat and put a signboard saying “Doctor Knowall” outside his home. One day, a rich man …
The Strange Flower
A king had a beautiful daughter but she could not speak. She silently took care of plants and flowers in the royal garden. One day, the princess found a …
Redfeathers, the Hen
Redfeathers was a hen. All her feathers were red. One day, a fox saw Redfeathers and decided to eat it for dinner. “Keep the water boiling. I’m going to …
The Three Little Birds
Once there lived three sisters. The eldest sister was married to the king while the two younger ones were married to his ministers. The eldest sister was about to …