Children's story.

Children's story.

Set in Bihar, India, this folk story centers around cobbler, Kalia, who makes beautiful shoes but is poor. A ghost helps him become rich. Only, this ghost must be kept busy or else he will eat up Kalia. Includes 2 original songs.

Bhikhubhai's mouth waters for some coconut ... fresh, juicy, grated, with a dash of sugar. But there aren't any in the house and he must go to the market for one. The problem is that he'd rather not pay for it.! This hilarious folktale from Gujarat follows miserly Bhikhubhai's desperate attempts to get himself a coconut - all free! Pictures in the book are based on the stylised painted paper scrolls used by Garoda storytellers in northern Gujarat.

Enchanting tree spirits grant a poor playwright named Muthu his wish: that he always have food. Muthu then hosts a feast for the entire village and in so doing angers the richest man in town.

Peacock becomes leader of the forest, and marries Surya, the daughter of the sun king. But Peacock, who is only concerned with his looks, is replaced by another leader and learns that looks alone are not what matter.

Nazneen Carefully Cooks Some Fragrant Marzwangan Kurma For A Special Family Dinner. But Just When It Is All Ready, Guests Arrive Unwanted Guests, Who Cleverly Sniff Out A Good Free Meal. A Warm, Amusing Folktale From Kashmir Which Captures Life In A Simple Kashmiri Household. The Illustrations Use Traditional Kashmiri Embroidery Motifs To Provide Ambience For The Story.

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