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 Lazy Brahmin and seven fairiesHe was so hungry that he wanted to eat all the seven in one sitting...
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Printable Version Three BoonsMerchant realized his mistakes and he repented his greediness...
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 Varun and DharaThey lived with their uncle and aunt. Aunt was very unkind and made them do all the household chores. She did not give them proper clothes and good food...
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 When Goddess Lakshmi Begged [Rajasthani Folktale]Long Long ago there was a king in Jaiselmer whose name was Rawal Prithvi Singh... Manpreet Malik
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 Aniz the ShepherdA Xinjiang (Uygur) Chinese Folktale...
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| The Story of the Three Genjias A Tibetan Folktale from Sichuan Province...
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 The Gold Colt and the Fire Dragon ShirtA Han(Chinese) Folktale...
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 Holi with BloodshedThe invitation said, 'Hope your thirst for battle has been quenched. Springtime has come. Come with your courtiers to play Holi with the Rajputani'... Dina Nath Dube
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 Old woman who became a WoodpeckerMay see her in the woods, where she lives in trees boring, boring, boring for her food... Phoebe Cary
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 The Little Match-SellerThe Christmas lights rose higher and higher, till they looked to her like the stars in the sky... Hans Christian Andersen
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 The Sparrows' HolidayWe will invite our country cousins to spend Christmas with us...
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 The Little Elder-Tree MotherThe little elder-tree mother had suddenly become a charming young girl, but her dress was still of the same green material, covered with white blossoms, as the elder-tree mother had worn... Hans Christian Andersen
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 The Old HouseThe little boy one day heard his parents say, “The old man opposite is very well off, but is terribly lonely.” Hans Christian Andersen
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 TwinklinkaOne day, not so long ago, a special new doll arrived at the toy shop. Fresh from the factory in her very own box, the doll’s name was... Janaki Sooriyarachchi
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 It's Amma's Birthday TomorrowNikini was a little girl. She lived with her mother and father, in a house near the woods. She was very friendly with the animals in the woods... Janaki Sooriyarachchi
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 FinboSri Lanka Folklore: Finbo was so big fish, it was very easy for his Friends to Find him. Janaki Sooriyarachchi
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 DaffodeeliaSri Lankan Fairytale: Daffodeelia was a pretty little fairy, who was as pretty as the prettiest wildflower. Her hair was golden in color and her eyes were the deepest blue Janaki Sooriyarachchi
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 EmirosySri Lankan Folktale: Emirosy is such a sweet doll, the fairy said to all the other dolls. She deserves to be in fairyland... Janaki Sooriyarachchi
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 The Shepherd’s Story of the Bond of FriendshipMy mother told me it was the Lord Jesus Christ who was represented by these roses. Then the priest announced, 'Christ is risen,' and all the people greeted each other... Hans Christian Andersen
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 What the Moon SawMy face was mirrored in the waters of the Ganges, and my beams strove to pierce through the thick intertwining boughs of the bananas, arching beneath me like the tortoise’s shell Hans Christian Andersen
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 Shrine of Goddess DurgaVikram and Vetaal - Part [III]: When he entered the temple, he worshipped and meditated in full devotion, the Goddess Durga, who in return with her eighteen mighty arms had given Danavas to Dhavala Manpreet Malik
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 Sailor CatAs the sailor passed, the hungry cat gave a sad "Miaouw!" Looking down, the man saw the thin little creature and threw him a...
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 The Sailor MiceTwo frightened little mice hid under the ropes, shivering and dripping wet. And there they had to stay - two miserable sailors...
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 Charlie and the Sand-pitThe men had made a sand-pit for children to play in, but Charlie didn't know that...
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 Sat Bhaion Ki Ek BahanA hindi folktale about brothers loving sister... Gopal Chander Agarwal
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 Satyavadi HarishchanderOnce upon a time, king sold himself to obey promise... Smt. Anita Sharma
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 Sage Dog and the KingDogs and the king's men were chasing each other. Some men were bitten by dogs and some dogs were badly wounded by the royal staff... Varsha Das
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 Illya of Murom and Solovei The Whistler-RobberUkrainian Folktales: It was Prince Volodimir who reigned in Kiev at the time, and when Illya of Murom arrived the Prince was holding a feast at which all his bohatyrs... Volodimir Boyko
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 Sangi BailA folktale about a peasant and his ox... Gopal Chander Agarwal
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 The SadhuOne day, Birbal decided to make the great emperor stop and think about life... Monisha Mukundan
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 A Great SacrificePanna placed her own sleeping son Chandan, on the bed of Uday Singh... Dina Nath Dube
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 RumpelstiltskinWhen the King saw the room full of gold the next morning, he kept his promise and made the miller's daughter his wife. One year afterwards the young Queen had a baby... Anonymous
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 The Little Round BunUkrainian Folktales: Old woman scraped out the flour-box and swept out the bin, she made some dough and she shaped a little round bun out of it. She then lit the oven, baked the bun and put it on the windowsill to cool... Volodimir Boyko
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 Roshni's FeastRoshni was preparing a grand feast when the birds came to the kitchen... Padmaja Chakravarty
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 Mrs Squirrel's Rose CarpetSquirrel looked at the roses and she had an idea. She pulled off all those pictures and spread them on the floor of her nest...
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 The Rabbit who saw the WorldAll night Rufty Tufty dreamed of a round world. As soon as he woke up he said...
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 Roni Aur Anandi!Folktale of a girl who keeps weeping for no reasons - one day... Shyamji Gokul Verma
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 The Ridge ForestOne morning, he took his gun and headed off to the jungle to hunt bear... Retold by Manpreet Malik
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 Rosster Sing-True Cock-A-Doodle-DooLithuanian Folktales: In our yard there once lived a rooster and a hen. The rooster was called Sing-True Cock-a-doodle-doo and the hen, Cackle-Cack... Irina Zheleznova
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 Ronnie the RacehorseA great shout went up from the grandstand: "They're off!" And Ronnie started to run...
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 Snow-White and Rose-RedThe widow had two children who looked like the rose bushes and were called Snow-White and Rose-Red... Anonymous
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 The Crow and the SnakeUkrainian Folktales: Crow dropped the chain into the Snake's nest, perched nearby on the top of another tree and waited to see what would happen... Volodimir Boyko
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 SmudgefaceAt the king's death Smudgeface became king in his stead and must be reigning over the kingdom still if he is alive... An Estonian Fairy Tale
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 Small is BigOne depressed carpenter sat under a tree resting his back against the tree trunk. Immediately he realized that the trunk was quite broad and strong... Varsha Das
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 Sister Fox and Brother WolfUkrainian Folktales: The Fox saw that they never looked back and began to throw the fish one after another out onto the road. Then, leaving the cart only half full, she climbed down herself... Volodimir Boyko
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 SirkoUkrainian Folktales: Guests jumped up in fright, they rushed hither and thither, and some of them wanted to beat up the Wolf... Volodimir Boyko
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 Singing in the DarkChameli smiled and said, "My friend, don't start singing now lest we awaken the watchmen of the farm. We are stealing their cucumbers and we would be inviting trouble by singing"... Manpreet
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 Silver HoofSilver Hoof'll come up close and then I'll see him. At first the old man wouldn't hear of it. "What! Take a little girl into the... Eve Manning
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 The Shirt-CollarThe collar had become so old that he began to think about getting married; and one day he happened to find himself in the same washing-tub as a garter... Hans Christian Andersen
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 Shubh Chintan Ka ParbhavOnce upon a time in Kashi... Sh. Parasnath Sarashwati
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 Scribe's DreamBirbal, the real coins belong to me, but all those in the reflection are yours in return for the dream loan... Monisha Mukundan
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 Shrewd BusinessmanTenalirama's wit - The king said in a thundering voice: Throw this impertinent businessman away by kicking him at his bottom! Anonymus
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 Sloth to the RescueAll around monkeys chattered and birds cheeped warnings, but lazy Sloth slept on...
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 Sher Phal Kyon Nahin Khata Hai?An African folktale retold... Girima
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 The Shepherdess and the SweepWhen the chimney-sweep saw that she was quite firm, he said, “My way is through the stove and up the chimney... Hans Christian Andersen
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 The Baron And The ShepherdLatvian Folktales: The baron came riding up and his eyes widened at the sight of the shepherd running round a tree-stump on which stood a boiling, steaming jug of gruel... Irina Zheleznova
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 ShatrutaMangal and Budh were amazed to see the honourable but fugitive king in the jungle... Manpreet
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 The Seven Brothers-Seven Ravens and Their SisterUkrainian Folktales: The brothers ate and went to bed, and one of them dreamt that their sister had come to visit them... Volodimir Boyko
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 The Serpent's TrailSome said this and some said that, but none so much as thought that maybe the boys might have five times as much as the bailiff said but fear to show it... Eve Manning
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 Silly Sanu's StoryShopkeeper was amazed. He had never heard of a product called something... Padmaja Chakravarty
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 The Swallow With One WingThe swallow with one wing kept house for the rabbit family and was very happy in their tree home...
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 The Phoenix BirdThe bird flutters round us, swift as light, beauteous in color, charming in song... Hans Christian Andersen
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 Pennies from HeavenLittle girl thought, it won't matter if I have no clothes. And she took off her vest, too, and handed it to the child... Anonymous
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 Ernest's PartyThe next day all the old lady elephants came to Ernest's party. They made a ring round the party food and began to eat...
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 Justice By ParablesRajasthani Folktales: one of the princely states of Marwar there ruled a king called Karni Singh... Dina Nath Dube
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 Pandavo Ki Gend!Indian Folklore from Gyan Sarover - Pandav : Yudhistar, Bhim, Arjun, Nakul and Sahdeo were playing with a ball - suddenly ... Shyamji Gokul Verma & Urmila Mehndirata
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 The Palace of The CatsLatvian Folktales: The two clever brothers prepared to set out in search of the kerchiefs. They took the best horses and plenty of money and they rode out of the yard through two different gates. But the fool stayed behind and never turned a hair... Irina Zheleznova
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 The Ox, The Ram And The CockUkrainian Folktales: Geese had dropped down on a hilltop where they meant to spend the night, and the leader of the flock, an old Gander, came up to the Ox and his two friends and greeted them with a bow... Volodimir Boyko
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 The Rajah who suffered for his GenerosityOnce there lived in India a Rajah who was known far and wide for his generosity. It was said of him that he never refused anyone whatever favour he asked of him... N. K. Aggarwala
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 Kit the Otter's EscapePoor Kit knew he couldn't swim home. Then he remembered his secret place...
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 Grateful PrinceEstonian Fairy Tale - No sooner had king uttered the last word than he found himself on the edge of the forest with the palace in full view... Irina Zheleznova
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 One Good Turn Deserves AnotherHe was a very polite little squirrel, and he wanted to do something to help his kind friends in return...
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 The Old Street LampOn the bridge over the canal stood three persons, who wished to recommend themselves to the lamp... Hans Christian Andersen
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 Ombu the OkapiOff trotted Ombu to play in the jungle. His favourite game was to race the pretty butterflies...
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 The Goat OgressBut the ogress longed for some tasty human flesh. She begged her brother to get her a man for dinner... Padmaja Chakravarty
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 The Magpie who had no TailKiki was big and strong, but his tail never grew...
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 Poor Little NobodyThe poor little duck felt very sad - but the swans would always say: "The visitors all come to see us. You are only an ordinary duck - a nobody...
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 Nihalde and SultanRajathani Folktale - Near the village, village women in their colourful dresses were busy getting water from the well. They were singing the famous Rajasthani folk song Panihari... Dina Nath Dube
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 Professor FoxSoon after moonrise the queen, accompanied by maids, reached the river. Her bodyguards waited near her bejeweled palanquin, a few yards away from the riverbank... Manoj Das
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 Our PrivilegeI wish I were a bee," said Arvind... Manpreet Malik
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 Phiroza and Viramdeo SongiraRajasthani Folktales: Kanhardeo accepted the proposal of marriage, but put up three conditions. He asked 12 lakh of rupees, three years' time for building a suitable palace at Jalore and performing marriage ceremony as per Hindu rituals... Dina Nath Dube
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 Little Red Riding HoodWolf opened the door, stormed into the room and swallowed the grandmother. Then put on her clothes, put her night cap on his head and lay in her bed... Anonymous
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 Red PeacockTenalirama's wit - The ruler of Vijaynagar, Raja Krishnadevrai was very fond of collecting quaint and rare objects. Courtiers used to look for something strange and unique for the King to impress him with their presentation, hoping to get huge sum in return of their present... Anonymus
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 The Red Handed ThievesTenalirama's wit - Tenali then contacted the richest jeweler of the state and asked him to have an exhibition of all the costly jewels and ornaments he had... Manpreet
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 The Real SaviourKing Deer and Head Deer heard the king and went away without responding. Perhaps they were more worried about the deer of their clans... Varsha Das
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 The Reader of MindsBirbal had come to the imperial court at Agra, Emperor Akbar had a magnificent new capital built at Fatehpur Sikri... Monisha Mukundan
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 Rani ChampakaliAnother folktale about a prince looking for Champakali... Vidhyavindhu Singh
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 Ranga Siyar!Folktale of a strange blue color king... Shyamji Gokul Verma
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 The Goat And The RamUkrainian Folktales: Wolves sat there, and they were every bit as frightened now as the Goat and the Ram and only wanted to make their escape... Volodimir Boyko
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 The Pipe and the WhipOferma snatched the magic whip from his belt and went with it at the dragon, and before the minute was up five of the dragon’s heads... Volodimir Boyko
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 Pip and Oscar find the end of the RainbowAll around them were puddles, and through the trees they could see the beginning of a rainbow...
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 Pirate PigOne day, out for a stroll, Pirate Pig found a tub. "A boat," he thought, and rolled it back to the lake...
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 The Puppet-Show ManHis inborn cheerfulness, he said, had been tested by a member of the Polytechnic Institution, and the experiment had made him completely happy... Hans Christian Andersen
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 The Magic PumpkinsUkrainian Folktales: The seed gave forth shoots and then a vine and leaves, the vine trailed over the ground, but though many golden flowers... Volodimir Boyko
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 PrognosticationTenalirama's wit - Tenali reached near the pitcher and began to observe them minutely. He also heaved a long sigh to make the onlookers believe that he is facing a really ticklish problem... Manpreet
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 The Prince with Six ToesKing Sudharmik was blessed with a son who had six toes on his left foot... Unknown
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 The Princess's RingUkrainian Folktales: The king was so surprised that he had his servants proclaim throughout the kingdom that the man who had taken the ring off the princess’s finger was to come to the palace and marry her... Volodimir Boyko
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 The Princess and The PeaOne evening a terrible storm came on; there was thunder and lightning, and the rain poured down in torrents. Suddenly a knocking was heard at the city gate... Hans Christian Andersen
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 Fleetfooted PrincessEstonian Fairy Tale - The travelers now reached the forest, and, riding into it, saw a man there uprooting trees. He would come up to one, clasp it with both hands and pluck it out of the ground together with the roots just as though it were a turnip or a head of cabbage... Irina Zheleznova
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 The Red ShoesOne day the Queen was travelling through that part of the country, and had her little daughter, who was a princess, with her... Hans Christian Andersen
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 Snowy the PoodleSnowy was always in trouble, especially when his owner, Anne, wanted to bath him...
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 Two Fish and a FrogI have but one wit, and that is inclined to flee. So I will go with my wife to another place today itself... A. N. D. Haksar
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 The Travelling CompanionThe poor man who owned the theatre could scarcely refrain from weeping; he was so sorry that he could not help them... Hans Christian Andersen
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 King Vikram and the ghost VetaalVikram and Vetaal - Part [I] : He saw a dead man hanging on the tree. He climbed up the tree and after cutting the string... Manpreet
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 Vikramaditya invited to IndralokaIn the Court of Indra there were four beautiful dancers-Urvasi, Rambha, Menaka and Tilottama. One day there was a dispute between Urvasi and Rambha as to who was the better dancer. They carried the dispute to Devendra, the God of gods, and asked him to decide between them... N. K. Aggarwala
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 How A Woodpecker Chopped A Spruce-TreeLithuanian Folktales: The wolf and the boar fell to the ground with a thump, the rabbit, the bear and the fox fell on top of them, and they all called out together... Irina Zheleznova
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 The Verse MessageThe family of the king including the queen, his son, his daughter and the courtiers were very unhappy with the king. The queen many a time reminded the king... Dina Nath Dube
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 Zhelezko's SecretThere was one like that in our village, Yevlakha Zhelexko, they called him. Folks said he'd found some secret place where he got malachite... Eve Manning
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 Veer Balak!Story from Gyan Sarover... Shyamji Gokul Verma
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 Upside-down WorldFerdi really believed that the whole world, and everything in it, was upside-down. Often he would say to his friend Kiki the monkey...
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 Union is StrengthThey thanked him for saving them from an almost certain death... Dr. S. D. Mulgaonkar
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 Somprabha's MarriageVikram andVetaal - Part [IV] : I will marry a man who is possessed with heroism and knowledge or magic power. I will not marry with any other man who does not possess any one of these qualities. Manpreet
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 The Two HorsesVery well," said he. "We'll see who outruns who!"... An Estonian Fairy Tale
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 The Wolf Who Wanted To Be The Village HeadUkrainian Folktales: Wolf climbed on the Ass's back, and as soon as they got to the village the Ass began braying loudly. The villagers came running, and they were all amazed to see a Wolf on an Ass's back... Volodimir Boyko
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 Tiny Grey Mouse and the TunnelHe took his torch out of his trouser pocket, switched it on and marched very bravely down the tunnel...
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 The True FriendLord Indra was most impressed by Shukaraj. He decided to load that tree with fruits of immortality after talking to Shukaraj... Varsha Das
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 The Top and BallA whipping top and a little ball lay together in a box, among other toys, and the top said to the ball, “Shall we be married, as we live in the same box?” Hans Christian Andersen
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 The Six Toothless Men And A Squinteyed OneLithuanian Folktales: Merchant saw that he had been tricked, but as there was no help for it, off he went without another word... Irina Zheleznova
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 Tit For TatHundreds of years ago in a small Dhani (cluster of houses) on the bank of the river Lunee, there once lived, two neighbours, Lakshman and Manohar Singh belonging to Bania and Jat communities respectively... Dina Nath Dube
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 The Tinder-BoxThe soldier very soon discovered after this the value of the tinder-box... Hans Christian Andersen
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 A Fright for TigerNo one had ever been able to catch the tiger, or drive it away, but the little boy decided to try...
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 King ThrushbeardPrincess went into the kitchen and filled her pot with some soup and her bag with some crusts of bread and leftover meat... Anonymous
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 Three ScholarsOnce upon a time, there were three young friends ... Manoj Das
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 The Ugly DucklingThe ducklings did as they were bid, but the other duck stared, and said, “Look, here comes another brood, as if there were not enough of us already... Hans Christian Andersen
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 The Wicked PrinceThe prince was lying half-dead in his ship, when it sank at last with a terrible shock into the branches of a large tree in the wood... Hans Christian Andersen
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 Wise BusinessmanOne demon noticed the caravan of the 500 bullock carts. He also saw the pots full of water... Varsha Das
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 Wise Counsellor [Estonian Fairy Tale]He was clothed as richly as a king in garments of silk, velvet and gold... Irina Zheleznova
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 The Prince and the Witch QueenThe Prince Played six more times and each time won back a brother and his horse... Padmaja Chakravarty
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 Sochen's GemsSochen blew the fire to a blaze, made the sign of the cross at all the corners and pulled out his wallet to take a look at... Eve Manning
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 Pea-Roll AlongUkrainian Folktales: Pea-Roll Along grew very fast, he grew and grew, and though young in years was big and strong... Volodimir Boyko
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 The Wolf and the Seven KidsOnce upon a time there was an old mother goat, who had seven lively kids. She loved her children dearly and guarded them against the wicked wolf... Anonymous
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 The Wolf who grew goodOne day the wolf was out walking in the forest, when he saw a man coming towards him...
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 Lost in the WoodShe took a piece of string out of her pocket and fastened it to his collar. At the bottom of the basket was an old newspaper...
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 Woodland DreamsBilly rubbed his eyes, and there were other little woodland folk hurrying along...
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| The Three Brahmans Vikram and Vetaal - Part [II] : But Agniswami father of Mandravati, decided not to give his daughter to any one of them. He was really afraid that if he did so with one, it will cause the death of others... Manpreet
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 Wild Wild PigWild Wild Pig went into the field. He snorted, he stamped, he looked very fierce and cried, "I am Wild Wild Pig...
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 Geronimo the SlothGeronimo swung off his branch, and began his slow journey away from that part of the forest...
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 Who is Honest?Tenalirama's wit - I can prove, Your Majesty, but I want some time!... Anonymus
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 Who Is GreaterThe king discarded his royal clothes and ornaments and put on the clothes of an ordinary man of the street... Varsha Das
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 Who bodes ill?Tenalirama's wit. When poor Ramaiyya was being taken to the scaffold, he happened to see Tenaliram. Ramaiyya told him about his ill luck and requested Tenali to help him. Tenali whispered something in his ear and asked him to repeat the same before the king... Anonymus
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 Three White MiceThe three little mice lay quite still. There was flour in their ears and in their mouths...
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 The Thrushes' WeddingThe bride came up, followed by her six bridesmaids, and the wedding began. It was very short. The bride and bridegroom touched...
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 The Washerwoman And The CountLithuanian Folktales: From that day on he left the washerwoman in peace and never plagued her any more... Irina Zheleznova
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 How An Old Man Waited For DeathEstonian Fairy Tale - There was once a farmer who had many children. Time passed and his sons and daughters were all married, and the oldest son and his wife waited for him to give them his farm... Irina Zheleznova
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 A VowBhils believe that it is a sin to kill a fox... Dina Nath Dube
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 VishvamitraGreat Indian Folktale of Vishvamitra - Vishvamitra returned to his palace. He immediately gave up his kingdom and all his wealth and went to the deepest jungle to do meditation... Savitri
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 The Wild SwansThe eleven brothers were princes, and each went to school with a star on his breast, and a sword by his side... Hans Christian Andersen
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 Father's Strange WillUnder my bed, I have buried my will. Take it out and divide the property, only when you are sure you need it... Bibi Bero
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 Surprise for SusieThere on the soft hay in a corner was Miss Tibbs, and beside her were three tiny kittens...
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 Suraj Ki JeetOnce upon a time, a fight of nature... Smt. Anita Sharma
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 Sunhera PakshiOnce upon a time, a lazy businessman... Smt. Anita Sharma
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 Tony Tortoise's Sunday HatTony Tortoise who was wearing a new straw hat trimmed with bright red ribbons...
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 Sundan and UpasundanIndian Classic folktale about Sundan and Upasundan - two Asura Princes... Savitri
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 The Sunbeam and the CaptiveA ray of the setting sun shoots into the bare cells of one of the captives, for God’s sun shines upon the evil and the good... Hans Christian Andersen
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 Tale of Spring and SummerAt once the younger Queen became a long-tailed parrot, which flew away screeching... Padmaja Chakravarty
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 SukhiaA folktale about about two neighbour one simple another very clever... Gopal Chander Agarwal
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 Stumpy's TailFox gave a hard pull, freed himself and with a mighty leap, cleared the wire fence and raced away...
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 Three CheatsThe Brahman was in a fix now. Three different persons had told him that the animal he was carrying was not a lamb at all... Manpreet
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 The Little Straw Bull With The Tarred BackUkrainian Folktales: Bear began clawing at the Straw Bull's back and side to get some tar off, and there he was stuck fast. He tugged and he pulled the Bull from the spot and out of sight... Volodimir Boyko
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 The Swan QueenLithuanian Folktales: The king had Lauma the Witch put to death and three days after that he held a great feast to which came folk from far and near... Irina Zheleznova
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 The Strange BoonA grandson was born to the Seth, when this news was conveyed to him, the Seth felt upset and angry... Bibi Bero
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 The Story of Sampat FridayWhen my brother is feeding a thousand people, surely our four children and I would not be such a burden on them.... Unknown
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 The Story of a MotherThe little child had dozed off to sleep for a moment, and the mother, seeing that the old man shivered with the cold... Hans Christian Andersen
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 The StorksIn the street below were a number of children at play, and when they caught sight of the storks, one of the boldest amongst the boys began to sing a song... Hans Christian Andersen
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 Why The Stork Eats Frogs And The Wolf Hunts SheepUkrainian Folktales: Stork searched for the coins in the silt and sand on the bottom, he searched for a long time, but he could not find them. So then he flew at the frogs, and, thinking that it was they who had taken his coins, began pecking at them angrily and swallowing them... Volodimir Boyko
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 The Silver Stick - The Golden StickKingdom of Roopnagar, there lived a king who had only one son. The young Prince was daring and adventurous yet... Padmaja Chakravarty
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 How A Squirrel Helped A BearUkrainian Folktales: Bear, who thought himself lord of the forest, burst out laughing. He flung the Squirrel from him, and she at once sprang gaily up onto a tree... Volodimir Boyko
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 Sparky the SquirrelSparky scampered into a large department store and hoped round and round the counters until, at last, he jumped for joy...
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 That Spark of LifeThat spark's something not everyone understands about properly even now, but with Timokha a funny sort of thing happened... Eve Manning
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 StrongfistLatvian Folktales: Princess said, 'But there is something I want you to do and you must promise to do it before we are wed'... Irina Zheleznova
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 The Clever WifeShe said, "It is my husband's daily practice to bring a guest, pretending to feed him. Then he ties him to a post and thrashes him With a grain pounder."... Unknown
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 The ShadowEverything went wrong with the learned man. Sorrow and trouble pursued him, and what he said about the good, the beautiful, and the true, was of as much value to most people as a nutmeg would be to a cow... Hans Christian Andersen
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 The Saucy BoyThe old man sat down by the fire, and taking the little boy on his knee, wrung the water out... Hans Christian Andersen
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 The Last WishTenalirama's Wit - Tenalirama born in the family of a poor brahman Ramaiyyah, Tenali rose high in life sheerly on the strength of his intelligence and quick wit... Anonymus
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 The Greatest FoolTenalirama's wit - Once when the festival of Holi came closer, the jealous courtiers decided to prevent Tenaliram from attending the function... Anonymus
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 The Fortune SeekersMere scholarship is less than sense unless spiced with intelligence... Manpreet
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 The FlaxThe flax was in full bloom; it had pretty little blue flowers as delicate as the wings of a moth... Hans Christian Andersen
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 The First SwimBaby polar bear's tears dried as if by magic. He thought hard, and then he grinned... Manpreet
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 The Dream PalaceTenalirama's wit - Raja once dreamt of a queer palace made of Varicolored stones and hanging in the air. The palace could be lighted at will... Manpreet
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 Susie SwallowFresh green leaves will grow again. But we are going away, to spend autumn and winter in a far off land where the sun shines...
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 The Costliest AwardTenalirama's wit - Tenalirama was the court jester of the renowned king of Vijayanagar State, Raja Krishnadevrai. Tenali's real name was "Ramling". Read on to know more about him... Anonymus
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 The Swan, The Pike And The CrayfishUkrainian Folktales: Pike and the Crayfish got themselves a cart, plaited three ropes of grass and waited for the Swan, who did not come till the following day... Volodimir Boyko
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 The Clever SwanAn indian folktale about a clever far-sighted swan. One day he saw a twiner growing near the roots of the tree. The wise swan called all his companions and told them... Manpreet
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 The BellThe sun shone most brightly; and the sound of the great unknown bell was heard more distinctly than ever... Hans Christian Andersen
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 The bed Bug and the MosquitoWho are you and where have you come from? the bug asked with a tone of authority, This is the kings bed and I live here. You are not allowed to trespass and you can leave now... Manoj Das
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 Danilo-Burmilo The BearUkrainian Folktales: Bears are different from people. We can do without food in winter, for we sleep through it. I have plenty of fat under this skin of mine, and I feed on that in winter... Volodimir Boyko
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 The AngelThe angel took up the rose-bush; then he kissed the child, and the little one half opened his eyes... Hans Christian Andersen
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 Tenalirama in Babur's CourtTenalirama's wit - You all know he is a very intelligent court jester and has a knack of making one laugh not withstanding the most amusing remark this fellow makes. If I find anyone laughing I'd severely punish him... Anonymus
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 TemperBeware, wife, If ever I find a hair in my food again, I'll shave off every last hair on your head... Monisha Mukundan
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 Thomas the TapirAfter some time Mother Tapir lifted her snout from the grass and looked for Thomas. Father Tapir looked, and all the aunts and uncles too...
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 The SwineherdThe ladies placed themselves in front of princess and spread out their dresses, and princess gave the swineherd ten kisses and received the pot... Hans Christian Andersen
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 The DaisyThe little daisy was as happy as if the day had been a great holiday, but it was only Monday... Hans Christian Andersen
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 The Fox And Her Children And Nekhailo The LoaferUkrainian Folktales: Nekhailo came to vineyard with a scythe. He tried to cut down the grass, but could not, so thick had it grown. So then he thought for a moment Volodimir Boyko
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 Mosquito and the Horse (An Estonian Fairy Tale)"The horse is dead! He was killed on the spot! Had we had only four more men we might have clung to his hoofs and skinned him."
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 Murdock the MouseMurdock's brother was playing with his friends, right in the middle of the dining-room floor, which is very dangerous place to play. Suddenly, Marmalade Porter G., Hilda Offen, Pradera, Esma Eve, Alan Jesset, Richard Hooke
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 The Mountain CraftsmanDanilo was always called the Mountain Craftsman because of his work, there was none could come near him. So they were well off Eve Manning
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 Angelica's New FriendHere is a new friend for you. A white canary and she sings very well Porter G., Hilda Offen, Pradera, Esma Eve, Alan Jesset, Richard Hooke
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 How can I pull out My Well?The king was extremely pleased with the Diwan. But others were restless Bibi Bero
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 The Neighbouring FamiliesIn the evening, when the gnats were playing about in the warm air and in the red clouds, the nightingale came and sang to the roses that the beautiful was like sunshine to the world Hans Christian Andersen
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 The Four Musicians of BremenThe donkey and the dog lay down under a big tree, the cat climbed into the branches and the cockerel flew right to the top Anonymous
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 The NightingaleTravellers from every country in the world came to the city of the emperor, which they admired very much, as well as the palace and gardens Hans Christian Andersen
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 Murtiman Propkar [In Hindi]Hindi moral story about a poor fellow Sh. Parasnath Sarashwati
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 The Mouse who Lived in the Lion's CaveWhile this was happening in the lion's cave, some hunters were laying a trap for the king, a short distance away. They wanted to catch the lion alive and then sell him to a circus Retold by Manpreet Malik
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 Mitrata Kisse Karein!Story from Hitopadesh Vishnu Sharma
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 The Mischievous MonkeyPeter's kite was flying high in the sky. Then, suddenly, a strong breeze sprang up and blew the kite sideways Porter G., Hilda Offen, Pradera, Esma Eve, Alan Jesset, Richard Hooke
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 MitartaA folktale about friendship of pebble and leaf Gopal Chander Agarwal
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 Three Mice in a CarWe were wondering if you would join us for a picnic on the common Porter G., Hilda Offen, Pradera, Esma Eve, Alan Jesset, Richard Hooke
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 How A Man Stepped into His Wife's ShoesEstonian Fairy Tale - Next day was a Saturday, and the wife prepared to go to do the mowing while her husband stayed home in her place Irina Zheleznova
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 The Mice And The CockUkrainian Folktales: Hurry and Scurry went back to their games again. Silver Throat threshed the stalk and called to the mice Volodimir Boyko
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 Midsummer RacesToby read out, "Midsummer Sports Day. To be held in the Long Meadow if weather is fine. Prizes to be presented Porter G., Hilda Offen, Pradera, Esma Eve, Alan Jesset, Richard Hooke
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 A Miser KingThe minister was socked to see how low the king stooped to save money. The one who should set an example through his own behaviour was cheating Varsha Das
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 Dinky Pinky MarcusWe must all help to choose a name for baby. Mamie thought Dinky a good name, because he was so tiny Porter G., Hilda Offen, Pradera, Esma Eve, Alan Jesset, Richard Hooke
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 Monsieur MarmotMonsieur Marmot had many friends and he was kind, but he had one great weakness Porter G., Hilda Offen, Pradera, Esma Eve, Alan Jesset, Richard Hooke
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 The MasqueraderTenalirama's wit - Tenalirama was an eyesore for the Rajguru because Tenalirama used to make him eat the humble pie on one pretext or the other Manpreet
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 Patch's MedalSmall folktale about Patch - The Dog Porter G., Hilda Offen, Pradera, Esma Eve, Alan Jesset, Richard Hooke
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 The Meditating ParrotTenalirama's wit - I love it dearly. Remember that if something untoward happens to my this dear parrot, I'd have you beheaded forthwith Manpreet
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 Meeku's Long TailMeeku was unhappy because he had an extraordinarily long tail Harish Nigam
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 Mel Mein Shakti Hai!Moral Folklore - Union is Strength Shyamji Gokul Verma
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 The Metal PigThe Metal Pig raised himself gently, and the boy heard him say quite distinctly, “Hold tight, little boy, for I am going to run;” and away he started for a most wonderful ride Hans Christian Andersen
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 CinderellaHer family lived in a grand comfortable house and Ella was happy until her mother died. Then, after a year...
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 Clara the Clever KittenBen was the prettiest, Ken was the most hard working, but Clara was the cleverest...
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 Chutkare Ka Upay!Story from Hitopadesh... Vishnu Sharma
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 Clever PrincessEstonian Fairy Tale - King had it proclaimed far and wide that he would give his daughter in marriage to the one who got the better of her in an argument... Irina Zheleznova
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 The Cat And The CockUkrainian Folktales: Fox's second daughter went out to see who it was playing, and the Cat rapped her on the nose and whisked her into his sack. And the very same thing happened to the Fox's two younger daughters... Volodimir Boyko
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 The Mistress of The Copper MountainStepanushko marched right up to him. "I saw the Mistress of the Copper Mountain yesterday," he said... Eve Manning
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 Cossack MamarihaUkrainian Folk Tale of Cossack... Ukrainian Folk Tale
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 Counting SheepThe twelve sheep said it was time for them to go, and the lamb walked behind them as they went down...
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 Crocodile's RevengeEach day after that fox dined on one more crocodile kid till only one was left.... Padmaja Chakravarty
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 The Cunning WifeWhen you leave your hut for work, your wife prepares the best food for herself... Dina Nath Dube
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 The CarriageRamdeo had no carriage to visit friends and relatives... Bibi Bero
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 The Fox And The CraneUkrainian Folktales: I am going to lie down inside the hole close to the top and pretend to be dead. This will puzzle the hunters who will pick me up and look me over, and it is then that you must make a run for it... Volodimir Boyko
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 Cheetah Kaise Baana Saabse Tej Dhavak!An African folktale retold... Girima
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 A Change for CharlieCharlie told her all about how he was Charlie changed into a butterfly...
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 Champak and ParulDear Queen, after our child is born ring this bell and I shall be there beside you... Padmaja Chakravarty
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 The Impatient FawnAs he bounded away he saw two rabbits behind a tree...
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 Bushytail at the Cat ShowWhen at last Bushytail woke up, there was a big blue ribbon pinned on his cushion, and a card which said, First Prize for the Prettiest Cat in the Show...
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 Cat's EarFolks used to say fiery cat's ears would rise up in front of those who shot at her, and hide her... Eve Manning
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 Sir Cat-o-PussUkrainian Folktales: Cat agreed to married the Fox, and the Fox took him with her to her house. She tried very hard to please him. If she caught a chicken she would not eat it herself but bring it to him first even if it meant that she had to do without... Volodimir Boyko
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 The Bull who Wanted to DanceOne day Bernard was standing in the tall grasses, watching the dance of the reeds and listening to the song of the wind, when he felt that he, too, must dance...
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 Puss in BootsA miller had three sons, a windmill, a donkey and a tom cat. When the miller died, the oldest son was given the mill, the second son was given the donkey, and for the youngest son only the cat was left... Anonymous
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 Do BhaiAn Egyptian Folktale... Ramesh Chandar 'PREM'
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 Buri Sangti!Bad Habbits are hard to go... Shyamji Gokul Verma
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 The Fieldmouse's GardenIn the autumn, when the wheat turned a golden yellow, they harvested it...
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 Bunny in the BarleySix baby rabbits decided to play hide-and-seek. And one of them thought he would hide in the corn field...
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 The Bunnies' BallIt was a beautiful moonlit night when they set off to the little dell where the ball was to be held...
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 The CaterpillarThe caterpillar crept up the old man's leg and sat on the edge of the book...
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 The Monkey DriversThe monkeys wear crash helmets, and think they were racing drivers...
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 The Emperor’s New SuitThe good old minister went into the room where the swindlers sat before the empty looms. “Heaven preserve us!” he thought, and opened his eyes wide... Hans Christian Andersen
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 Emandar LakadharaOnce upon a time, a honest woodcutter... Smt. Anita Sharma
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 The Bunnies' AdventureSo off the two naughty rabbits ran until they reached the field where the farmer was loading the hay wagon...
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 The Elf of the RoseThe window stood open the whole day, and the little elf could easily have reached the roses, or any of the flowers; but he could not find it in his heart to leave one so afflicted... Hans Christian Andersen
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 The Elfin HillThe daughters drew on their shawls and bowed down to the ground... Hans Christian Andersen
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 The Elephant and the MahoutI am indeed honoured that such an auspicious elephant and his affectionate mahout have come to Varanasi... Varsha Das
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 Ek Budhiya Ki KahaniOnce Raja Bhoj and Magh Pandit were out for the walk but while returning back they... Manpreet
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 The Key To The EarthNo one knows the spot where it is, but that's no matter, for the stone will come itself to the hand of the right one... Eve Manning
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 The Eagle's FeatherSwarms of midges danced in it, and bats fluttered about, and at the top a flock of little birds flew over, and each of them dropped a feather... Eve Manning
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 A daughter is better than a sonRajathani Folktale: They agreed to distribute the horses equally between them but the number was uneven with the result that one horse was left out. The Rajput warrior wanted that the young man should have it, but Lhalarde refused and... Manpreet
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 Snow White and the Seven DwarfsSnow White forgot all warnings and took a bite from poisoned apple, than she fell to the ground... Anonymous
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 The DifferenceThe Thakur was all for keeping up the Rajput tradition. He spent money like water if the situation... Dina Nath Dube
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 The Drop of WaterKribble-Krabble always wanted the best of everything, and when he could not manage it otherwise, he did it by magic... Hans Christian Andersen
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 The Dance of DeathBhasmasura was a wicked demon. He wanted to be a powerful king. But he was neither strong nor brave. How could he defeat other kings? N. K. Aggarwala
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 The Little Grey DonkeyThe donkey man walked up to the little donkey to see what was the matter...
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 How The Dog Found Himself A MasterUkrainian Folktales: Dog decided to take up service with him, and he left the Wolf and asked the Baer to be his master. The Bear agreed to this readily... Volodimir Boyko
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 Sammy DisobeysSammy was very, very scared when he looked up and saw that he was being carried by a hawk...
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 Dhola MarooniThe sage tried to teach him that life was like that, but he refused to accept the plea and insisted on dying with his wife... Manpreet
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 The Brother, The Sister and The Devil-DragonUkrainian Folktales: The Brother got off his horse, and the two dogs and the wolf at once ran into the hut and... Volodimir Boyko
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 Defeat Of The King Of The ForestTamakatoo wanted to do something for the inhabitants of the forest. Dina Nath Dube
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 That Dear NameThey weren't Russians and they weren't Tartars, but how they were named and what was their faith and belief no one knows... Eve Manning
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 Daya Ka FalA hindi moral folktale about a hunter... Smt. Anita Sharma
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 The Dawn ChorusThe Owl kept his promise, and woke Finch up very early every morning...
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 How The Birds And Animals Dug A Bed For The DaugavaLatvian Folktales: All the birds and animals did their bit. The only one who refused to come and help was the oriole... Irina Zheleznova
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 The Darning-NeedleOne day something lying close to the darning-needle glittered so splendidly that she thought it was a diamond... Hans Christian Andersen
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 Dandy the DeerDandy Jim didn't live in a cold land or even in a Royal Park, but in a book on page 99...
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 The Quarrelsome Ducks!The rain was pouring down, and the ducks quacked with joy...
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 Arjuna and the KirataClassic Tale from India - Arjun and the Kirata - One day a great sage named Vedavyasa came to the forest camp of the Pandavas... Savitri
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 The Bear Who Married A Peasant's DaughterLatvian Folktales: This was a strange bear, indeed-to be living in a huge palace all by himself and to be doing everything just like a man... Irina Zheleznova
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 Baya Ki SeekhOnce upon a time, a lesson for fool... Smt. Anita Sharma
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 The Banjaran MotherRajasthani Folktales: somewhere in Rajasthan there lived a nomad who owned a big herd of sheep, goats and oxen... Dina Nath Dube
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 Bander Aur SiyarA folktale about monkey's desire... Smt. Anita Sharma
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 BanasuraIndian popular folktale for children - Banasura : Banasura was a devotee of Lord Shiva. He once worshipped Shiva with such devotion that Shiva himself appeared before him and said... Savitri
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 A Ball for Ben BadgerBen went to look at it. He sniffed it, and as he sniffed his nose gave the oak apple a tap so that it began to roll again...
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 Bagula Aur Kekda!Swan was so old that he could not catch fishes... Shyamji Gokul Verma
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 Bad Tempered PrincessI shall allow him to make my portrait only on one condition. He should paint me exactly as... Dr. S.D. Mulgaonkar
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 Badshah SalamatHindi story about Akbar Birbal... Sh. Parasnath Sarashwati
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 Baby JumboOne day a gentleman came and bought Offah and his mother for his circus. Here they were both taught to do all kinds of tricks...
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 Dilly Doodles' BabiesDilly was only a little duck herself, she was so brave that she just flew at Mr Fox, with her wings outstretched and her beak wide open...
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 Another Adventure of Pip and OscarMen praised the two dogs and said they were the bravest dogs in the whole of Africa...
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 A StoryThe dead woman nodded her head as if to say “Yes,” and put her hand on her breast... Hans Christian Andersen
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 The Bear and the BeesUkrainian Folktales: Bees should be so cheeky enraged the Bear. He thrust his head into the hollow and stuck out his tongue to get at the honey, but the Bees flew at him and stung his tongue... Volodimir Boyko
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 Alamelu's AppetiteAlamelu her eyes popping out in terror and agonized with the strain of chewing the ever growing sweet in her mouth, fell at Dasar's feet and started to cry... Jaya Paramasivan
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 The Ant's TrailThe merchants and the other prospectors badly wanted to see where Zhabrei found those gold shoes, but naught came of all their trying... Eve Manning
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 An Angry PrinceThe king asked him to again go to the ascetic, show utmost respect since he was not an ordinary person, and bring him to the palace... Varsha Das
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 Angry KingA huge hole appeared where his fist struck. The king leapt into the hole, leaving his people lamenting... Belinder Dhanoa
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 A Matter of CrowsOne morning, the emperor took his seat on the throne in the Diwan-i-Khas and demanded, "Tell us at once: How many crows are there in all of Agra? Anonymus
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 By the Almshouse WindowThe poor little children, how happy they are-how merrily they play and romp together... Hans Christian Andersen
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 Ekta Me BalA hindi folktale about union is strength... Smt. Anita Sharma
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 Akbar meets BirbalHuzoor, everybody knows that roads can not move. How can this road go to Agra, or go anywhere else?" he said, and he chuckled delightedly at his own joke... Manpreet
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 Adham BalakA funny folktale about a frog killer kid...
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 Achai Ka PhalA hindi folktale about peasant behaviour... Gopal Chander Agarwal
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 Ham finds a FriendAt teat time, they found some green juicy shoots and sat down by the river to eat them. Pip noticed a pink glow in the sky...
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 Little TukLittle Tuk was left at home to take care of his little sister, Gustava, who was much younger than himself, and he had to learn his lessons at the same time... Hans Christian Andersen
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 A Tree of PuriesRajathani Folktale - A farmer and his wife were working in a field. They found a brass pot full of gold coins there... Dina Nath Dube
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 The Lord Who Became A BlacksmithLatvian Folktales: They came to the farmer's house, and the farmer led the lord to the storeroom where he had two strong, brawny youths lying in wait for him... Irina Zheleznova
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 BudhuramFolktale about a muddlehead... Vidhyavindhu Singh
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 Buddhiman MantriOnce upon a time, a distribution of horses... Smt. Anita Sharma
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 The BuckwheatWhen the dreadful storm had passed, the flowers and the corn raised their drooping heads in the pure still air, refreshed by the rain, but the buckwheat lay like a weed in the field, burnt to blackness by the lightning... Hans Christian Andersen
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 The Brown-Bunnies' PicnicMrs Brown-Bunny carried the basket, and the young ones all frisked along as merry as could be...
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 The Twelve Brothers, Twelve Black RavensLithuanian Folktales: Her brothers had been snoring away for a long time, but, hard as she tried, she could not get to sleep. She fought with herself for a time, but at last, unable to bear it longer, tugged at her youngest brother's shirt sleeve... Irina Zheleznova
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 Brother and SisterThe wicked stepmother and her daughter killed the Queen. The daughter pretended to be the Queen and lay down in the bed... Anonymous
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 The Broken PromiseA farmhand was passing by. When she saw the royal clothes, she quickly put them on and proclaimed herself to be Queen... Padmaja Chakravarty
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 A BribeKindly do give regard to my old age as also to this white turban... Dina Nath Dube
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 The Brave Tin SoldierWhen the children came in the next morning, they placed the tin soldier in the window... Hans Christian Andersen
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 The Brave RoosterLatvian Folktales: The servants caught the rooster and threw him in the goose-house but the hawk flew in after him and killed all the geese... Irina Zheleznova
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 The Bailiff's BootsolesThe voice had been a woman's. That made the bailiff a bit bothered... Eve Manning
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 The Blue SnakeThe snake was too clever for them, it shot down between their straddled legs. And each had one trouser leg all gilt while the other was black as... Eve Manning
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 Sleeping BeautyThe Princess shall prick her finger with a spindle in her fifteenth year, and she shall fall dead!... Anonymous
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 The BlessingFinally with folded hands she prayed to Jahar era, the Santhal deity... Ramendra Kumar
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 The Bee And The PigeonUkrainian Folktales: pigeon was sitting on the bough of a tree when a hunter came to the forest and made to shoot it. But the bee saw him, flew up to him quickly and stung his hand... Volodimir Boyko
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 Prince-The Little Black PonyPostman Joe was delighted. He could just manage to hobble to the little cart with his bag of letters...
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 The Birthday PartyLouise knew nothing of the surprise so, on the day of her birthday, after she had opened the family's presents...
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 Birbal Ki KhichriOnce upon a time, birbal's judgement... Smt. Anita Sharma
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 Birbal got his nameJahanpanah is most gracious," Mahesh Das answered. "If Hazoor pleases, my dearest wish is to be given fifty lashes of the whip! Manpreet
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 Bharata The JustSadly the saint Vaisishta came to the cottage, bringing Queen Kaushalaya, who wept to see her son in such lowly surroundings far from his royal home... N.K. Aggarwal
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 Bhagwan Ka BharosaPoor cuckoo asking for shelter in a stormy night but... Unknown
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 Bhagirath Aur GangaOnce upon a time, how river ganga came on earth... Smt. Anita Sharma
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 The Best Vegetable of AllBirbal, my loyalty and faith are given only to you, my Shahhanshah, from whom all bounty flows. What do I care for brinjal and spinach if I may be near you?... Monisha Mukundan
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 Androcles and BenjaminEvery night Benjamin went down to the river to drink his fill in the light of the setting sun. One evening on the way up the bank Benjamin fell into...
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 Bertie and Bertha Beetle's PicnicYou were lucky to escape because he eats little beetles for all his meals, and we might never have seen you again...
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 The Beetle and A Drop of HoneyShe had some difficulty in finding the beetle. There were many beetles in the garden and of various kinds. But none appeared to be strong. At last, she found a very strong-looking beetle... N.K. Aggarwala
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 Bulbulis The BirdLatvian Folktales: The youngest brother came into the garden, he looked here and he looked there but he saw neither his brothers nor the three-crowned lime-tree... Irina Zheleznova
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 The Blue Crone's SpringIlya saw the crone's scheme had failed, she had not the strength to clutch him. He sneezed a couple of times more and blew his... Eve Manning
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 Kacha and DevayaniThe Devas called Kacha and asked him if he could render them a service. They said, "Go to Sukracharya and be with him as his disciple for as long as is necessary to learn the science of rising the dead... Savitri
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 Telesik-Little StickUkrainian Folktales: Goose brought Telesik home, put him down on a bench by the side of the house and began walking over the yard and picking at the grass... Volodimir Boyko
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 Kutilta Pradershan!Story from Hitopadesh... Vishnu Sharma
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 Koe Ki BuddhimattaA hindi folktale about thirsty crow... Smt. Anita Sharma
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 The Three KnotsLatvian Folktales: The captains sat on their bridges and whistled, trying to bring on the wind, for what else was there to do, and they fumed and raged and cursed the calm... Irina Zheleznova
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 The Kitten who lost his PurrUp the apple tree he went until he reached the highest branch of all and from there he could see all over the garden...
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 Kirilo The TannerUkrainian Folktales: A Dragon dwelt beyond the town walls and exacted tribute of the townsfolk... Volodimir Boyko
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 King ShibiIndian Classic Folklore - King Shibi was holding his court, a dove flew in... Savitri
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 The King's CatTenalirama's wit - I did not force her to drink the boiling hot milk. I just kept the bowl before her... Manpreet
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 The King Of The MushroomsThe dead dragon was left on the beach, and the prince galloped off into the forest... An Estonian Fairy Tale
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 Kind WoodcutterOnly the trees had been there to see, but the sun's scorching rays had so terrified them that they quite lost the use of their tongues and have remained speechless to this day... An Estonian Fairy Tale
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 The Kindhearted Lad And His Four FriendsLatvian Folktales: Dog had been scratching away at the wall and had made hole into the dungeon and gave the ring to the son... Irina Zheleznova
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 The Story of Kang and TangKang and Tang lay on the ground panting, Tang nursing his bitten nose, Kang holding his poor torn ears...
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 Lalchi BanderA folktale about monkey's terror... Gopal Chander Agarwal
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 Kahani Ka AsharHindi folktale about a Deputy Collector... Sh. Parasnath Sarashwati
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 LamplightHuzoor, if the poor stonemason was able to warm himself by the light of the lamps in the royal palace, then surely that same heat will cook my khichchri... Monisha Mukundan
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 Kabutar Ek DakiyaPigeon can deliver your post without any charges... Smt. Anita Sharma
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 The JumperThe Flea sprang so high that no one could see him; and then they asserted that he had not jumped at all... Hans Christian Andersen
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 The Joy Of GivingThe beggar felt annoyed. He threw a single grain of rice at the King in disgust... Manpreet Malik
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 Jolly and RichieRichie jumped into the river and dipped her head once. When she came out, she was wearing gorgeous clothes... Padmaja Chakravarty
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 Jewel ThievesTenalirama's wit - Tenali's son collected huge stones in a box with the connivance of his father and threw the box into the well with a loud report... Anonymus
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 Jethwa and UjaliThe night was dark after rains as clouds were still there in the sky. Amar Dan heard the footfalls of a horse advancing towards his hut. He called his daughter and told her... Dina Nath Dube
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 Jao Aur Aao!Folklore from Gyan Sarover - About a well to do farmer whose two sons... Shyamji Gokul Verma & Urmila Mehndirata
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 Jack and the beanstalkFee-fi-fo-fum, I smell the blood of an Englishman. Be he alive or be he dead. I'll grind his bones to make my bread... Manpreet
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 Ivan the BohatyrUkrainian Folktales: Ivan went home, and as soon as his father was back from the field he begged him to make a round of all the houses in the village and ask for all the rope his neighbors could spare... Volodimir Boyko
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 A Splash in the LakeCome along, children. I have had my rest, so we will all go for a splash in the lake...
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 Inauspicious OmensOne popular superstition was that people's faces could be auspicious or inauspicious... Anonymus
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 Imaandaar LakadharaAbout a honest woodcutter... Anita Sharma
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 Kal Kisne Dekha Hai!Story from Hitopadesh... Vishnu Sharma
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 Two Little HedgehogsThe two naughty little hedgehogs were soon in the ditch on the side of the road...
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 Mango CharmThe young man did so. But the charm did not work ever again because he had misused it to satisfy his greed... Manoj Das
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 The Malachite CasketTanyushka did a few bits of work outside, and went into the house to get the casket. She put on the jeweled headdress and the earrings... Eve Manning
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 Stan Stoat and Willie Weasel make a BoatStan Stoat and Willie Weasel were making a sailing boat. "Just think of the fun we can have, sailing down the river on hot summer days...
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 Maine Svikar Hi Nahi Ki!Swami Vivekanand was so... Shyamji Gokul Verma
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 The Thief and the MaidenIn the magnificent city of Ayodhya, the capital of the kingdom of the great King Rama, there lived a rich merchant who had a daughter named Lilavati... N. K. Aggarwala
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 The Goose MaidOnce upon a time there was a Queen whose daughter was to marry a Prince. The Queen packed up many wedding treasures. She gave the Princess a maid and each them had a horse for the journey. The Princess's horse was called Falada and it could talk... Anonymous
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 MahakalHindi story about legendry king - Vikramaditya... Sh. Parasnath Sarashwati
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 The Three Magic ThingsLatvian Folktales: You must not go alone, for you can never tell what you may be up against. I will come with you and help you in your trouble... Irina Zheleznova
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 The Magic MittenUkrainian Folktales: We are Crunch-Munch the Mouse, Hop-Stop the Frog, Fleet-Feet the Rabbit, Smily-Wily the Fox, Howly-Prowly the Wolf and Grumbly-Rumbly the Bear... Volodimir Boyko
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 The Magic MirrorBecause he was so rich the king took it into his head that he would never grow old... An Estonian Fairy Tale
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 The Magic EggUkrainian Folktales: The Hunter got on his back, and the Eagle carried him higher than the clouds, hurled him downwards and only caught him... Volodimir Boyko
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 Little Tiny or ThumbelinaDuring the whole summer poor little Tiny lived quite alone in the wide forest... Hans Christian Andersen
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 How Laima Made Three Wishes Come TrueLatvian Folktales: The peasant came running and began scolding his wife... Irina Zheleznova
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 Little Ida’s FlowersThe flowers did hang their heads, because they had been dancing all night, and were very tired, and most likely they were ill... Hans Christian Andersen
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 Hosiyar ChuhaA folktale about rat's intelligence... Gopal Chander Agarwal
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 Little Grey Wolf True-Beaten Black And BlueUkrainian Folktales: Little Wolf ran away across the field, but so hungry was he that his legs carried him of themselves to the village... Volodimir Boyko
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 The Little Fish And The Big Fat BeanUkrainian Folktales: Little fish felt very hurt that she should be called that. She burst into tears and hurried off to complain to her mother about it... Volodimir Boyko
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 The Hungry Little DogPeople thought the dog was mad, but he was not mad, he was just a very special...
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 Little Claus and Big ClausThe woman received them both very kindly, laid the cloth on a large table, and placed before them a dish of porridge... Hans Christian Andersen
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 The Lion Who Was Made TsarUkrainian Folktales: Fox had only just crept into the henhouse and gone after the chickens when the man seized him by the tail and gave him such a beating that it left him more dead than alive... Volodimir Boyko
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 The Lion Who Drowned In A WellUkrainian Folktales: She feared the Lion far too much to come near him, and as she wandered around the forest kept thinking how to trick him and avoid being killed by him... Volodimir Boyko
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 The Lion and the UnicornLion and Unicorn both sat down in the shade of a tree. Unicorn took a comb made of carved bone and gently combed all the tangles out of Lion's matted mane...
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 The Lion And The MosquitoesUkrainian Folktales: mosquitoes flew at the Lion and began to bite him all over! And though he flapped his tail and slapped at them first with one paw and then with another... Volodimir Boyko
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 Lazybones and the LettuceThe juicy lettuce had fallen off the market cart on to the road just near their field and...
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 Legitimate EarningThe monkey opened the bag and began throwing half the money near the milkman, other half of the money was thrown in to the river... Dina Nath Dube
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 The Story of A LeafBanbhatta was a great poet at the Court of King Harsha at Kanauj... N. K. Aggarwala
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 Lazy BrahminOne particular day proved to be very lucky for him. A rich man in a generous mood gave him a pot full of flour... Bindu Mishra
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 The Little MermaidThe third sister’s turn followed; she was the boldest of them all, and she swam up a broad river that emptied itself into the sea... Hans Christian Andersen
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 Freddie's CapGertie thought that, in all her life, she had never seen anything so smart, and more than anything she wanted a cap for Freddie...
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 How Men Lost Their TailsIn the days when men had tails they used to sweep the ground with them. But as the population increased, they got in the way and... Verrier Elwin
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 GrandmotherGrandmother is very old, her face is wrinkled, and her hair is quite white; but her eyes are like two stars... Hans Christian Andersen
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 Fi-Fi's Good TurnFi-fi had an idea. She gave a loud screech like a railway engine and...
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 The Goloshes of FortuneThe moon had not yet risen high enough to penetrate the thick foggy air, and all the objects around him were confused together in the darkness... Hans Christian Andersen
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 A Golden PlateThe jeweller sat down on the doorsteps and examined the plate carefully... Varsha Das
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 The Golden deer's wishJataka Tales- Promise me my friend that you will not tell anybody about me and also you will not tell anyone where I live... Manpreet
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 Going to the SeaJoss went up to the suitcase, and as it was open he peeped inside...
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 Nibbly-Quibbly The GoatUkrainian Folktales: Old man was very angry with the Goat. He went to a blacksmith's and had his knife sharpened, and he was about to kill the Goat, but the Goat tore itself loose and ran off to the forest... Volodimir Boyko
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 Marty Mole Gets MarriedHe was never lonely after that, because he and Miranda were married the next day...
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 The Garden of ParadiseA very beautiful place, with a floor for dancing as smooth and flat as a plate... Hans Christian Andersen
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 Crocodile Joins in the FunHe watched Crocodile playing. He put a coconut at the end of his tail, then swishes his tail upwards...
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 The Frog That Came From Riga And The Frog That Came From LiepajaLatvian Folktales: Why don't we stand up on our hind legs and see what Riga and Liepaja look like from the top of the hill! Then we won't need to walk all these weary miles from town to town... Irina Zheleznova
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 The Great SerpentThe serpent went to the Ryabinovka and crawled into the water, and at once the water froze on both sides... Eve Manning
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 A Friend in NeedSally flapped her wings, waggled her tail, and sailed down the river...
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 Lobh Aandha Kaar Deta HiNext to the Godavari river, there was saimal and a mango tree... Manpreet
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 A Frazile TwigThey took the twig from Mitya, brought it to the bailiff, and he had it put in a velvet box... Eve Manning
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 Sister FoxUkrainian Folktales: man cried and his wife cried and their son cried and their son's children cried, but Sister Fox seized the son's wife and whisked her into the sack... Volodimir Boyko
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 The Fox And The CrayfishUkrainian Folktales: She placed herself one step ahead of the Crayfish and waited for him to give the signal to start the race. And the Crayfish seized the Fox's tail with his claws... Volodimir Boyko
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 The Fox And The BearUkrainian Folktales: Fox set to work and planted some carrots. She weeded the beds and she watched over the carrots and tended them, and when they were ripe she dug them out... Volodimir Boyko
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 Lost and FoundAnteater tore at the wooden crate with their strong claws, then they poked with their long noses...
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 The Foolish Fat FoxThe fox was delighted. He had not realized that his encounter with the lion was actually a boon in disguise... Varsha Das
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 The Fool Who Became KingLithuanian Folktales: The father loved his two elder sons dearly but could not bear his youngest who was ill treated and called a fool by the whole family... Irina Zheleznova
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 The Flying TrunkIt was a very wonderful trunk; no sooner did any one press on the lock than the trunk could fly... Hans Christian Andersen
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 The Fly That Ploughed A FieldUkrainian Folktales: At the end of the day, when the man stopped ploughing and turned homewards, the fly settled on a bullock's horn and rode back that way... Volodimir Boyko
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 The Flower of StoneDanilushko took off his shoes, put his knapsack under his head, covered himself with his homespun coat, shivered a bit... Eve Manning
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 The Fir TreeChristmas-time drew near, and many young trees were cut down, some even smaller and younger than the fir-tree who enjoyed neither rest nor peace with longing to leave its forest home... Hans Christian Andersen
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 The Dancing Fire-MaidDancer shows herself there's gold in that place. It's not big nuggets, and it's not veins, it's in nests, like horseradishers in the ground... Eve Manning
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 The Frog PrincessUkrainian Folktales: My brothers have found themselves proper brides, but my arrow was picked up by a frog, and a frog is no match for me... Volodimir Boyko
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 The Happy FamilyThere was once an old estate where no one now lived to require snails; indeed, the owners had all died out, but the burdock still flourished... Hans Christian Andersen
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 Molly Finds Her WayMolly's long ears drooped sadly, and a salty tear trickled down her nose...
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| Horse Play Tenalirama's wit - Tenaliram got down from his horse and pushed him into the mighty river... Anonymus
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 Honey for the BearsMr Bumble went to Teddy Bear, and told him about the meeting. Teddy Bear was very sorry that the brown bears had upset the bees...
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 Honest WoodcutterThe poor woodcutter did not know how to swim. So he prayed to the river God... Manpreet Malik
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 A Rose from Homer’s GraveThe turtle-dove flew among the branches of the tall trees, and as the sunbeams fell upon her wings, they glistened as if they were mother-of-pearl... Hans Christian Andersen
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 Holger DanskeAn old grandfather sat and told his little grandson all this about Holger Danske, and the boy knew that what his grandfather told him must be true... Hans Christian Andersen
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 Hodge-PodgeRed Squirrel climbed very quietly down the tree, pulled the dog's tail and then ran away...
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 Dandy Changes his MindOne day Dandy was coming back from his swim, when he was surprised to see a little black bundle of...
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 Hector the HippopotamusThe two little boys thought it was great fun to have a hippopotamus, as one half was still on the veranda. They called their Daddy to come and help Hector...
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 Hide and SeekOne night Willie Brown-eyes suggested they should play hide-and-seek a new way...
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 The Heron, The Fish And The CrayfishUkrainian Folktales: Heron did not wait to be asked again. He began lifting the Fish out of the water one after another, carrying them to a nearby field and eating the up there... Volodimir Boyko
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 The Hedgehog And His BrideLithuanian Folktales: The old man tied a silk ribbon round the hedgehog, stuck a white clover in it, and, putting him in his cap, brought him to the king... Irina Zheleznova
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 Greater Than GodPoet, declaring that Emperor Akbar was the greatest king that had ever ruled 'over this world or any other. He is greater than Lord Indra himself!'... Monisha Mukundan
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 Hester's Harvest AdventureHester turned round just in time to see a great big machine thundering along, cutting down the corn and throwing it into sheaves...
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 How A Raven Wooed A TomtitRaven did not know if there had ever been a bean stalk as tall as the Tomtit had said or a frost as fierce... An Estonian Fairy Tale
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 A Happy EndingIn the middle of the night Whiskers was awakened by something squeaking. He opened his eyes and saw a little mouse...
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 Hanuman Aur Sursa!God of Strength - Hanuman... Shyamji Gokul Verma
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 Hansel and GretelOnce upon a time there was a woodcutter. He lived at the edge of a large forest with his wife and two children, Hansel and Gretel... Anonymous
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 Hans in LuckA cow would be much more sensible! You can walk behind it in peace, and you have milk, butter and cheese every day... Anonymous
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 Hamir Dev's SteadfastnessSeventeen kilometers from Sawaimadhopur stands a fort, encompassing in its stately walls, a glorious history of the Rajputs. Ranathambhor's venerable structure, rapturous beauty and sublime expressiveness seem to be continuously vocalizing the great legends of Hamir Dev, the Rajput king... Dina Nath Dube
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 A Hairy TaleAkbar, why is it that no hair grows on the palms of my hand?... Monisha Mukundan
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 Hadi RaniAs the lieutenant came with a salver covered with a red piece of cloth, Ratan Singh was hurriedly removed the cloth and was dumbfounded to see the... Manpreet
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 Guru Ka NirnaiQuality makes a man perfect... Smt. Anita Sharma
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 The Greengrocer's HorseThe greengrocer's headache was such a bad one that he decided to leave Daisy and go home...
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 Little Green FrogAfter the little girl had gone away, the bird flew down to eat the crumbs...
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 Greedy SparrowThe sparrow was as usual feasting on the rice grains that had trickled from the first cart... Varsha Das
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 Greedy JoeyJoey stood in front of the ice-cream man's barrow with his tongue hanging out, and although his master coaxed and pleased with him...
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 Little Harvest MouseRemembered a hayrick he'd seen. So off he scampered to burrow in the hayrick...
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 Why Geese Bathe In The Water, Cats Wash On The Top Of A Stove, And Chickens Take Dust BathesUkrainian Folktales: Geese flapped their wings and flew straight for the water, they swam and played about in it, and they liked it so much that they honked loudly in pleasure... Volodimir Boyko
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