Amidst jhamak-tamak sunsets and groves of
Malgova mangoes, whirling winds and growling
thunderheads, maxi taxis and leafy forests, meet a
remarkable cast of two- and four-legged characters,
even an engine and a naughty wind! There's feisty
Farmer Mala, a horribly hungry wolf, a bothersome
boy, a trickster teetar, a persistent paati, an honest
haircutter, a hurrying Hari, a weepy Wempati, a
genial Gaja, a mighty Mousi and others, in 15
entertaining stories calling out to be heard -
because they are meant to be read aloud!

Written in prose and verse by some of India's best
known writers, some are original, some drawn from
folktales and fables but freshly imagined. All are rich
with sound and rhythm and repetition, slipping
comfortably into local language where natural -
features of the oral tradition that are certain to draw
young children into the world of stories, words and
the imagination. Ashok Rajagopalan's illustrations
add fun and energy in his inimitable style.
A unique anthology created for lively, interactive
storytelling sessions that will build language skills
and a lifelong connect with books.