About the Book

TIMELESS TALES OF WISDOM AND WIT, BROUGHT TO LIFE FOR A NEW GENERATION!
Step into a world where animals talk, trick and teach, where tiny sparrows dream of the big sea and little parrots take on mighty fires. In Timeless Animal Stories from India, every forest hums with laughter and wisdom, every river carries a secret and every creature has a tale to tell. These heart-warming stories, full of wit and wonder, celebrate courage, cleverness and the simple magic of kindness.
Written by Chesta Wadhwani, these stories are perfect for readers aged six and above—and just right for younger children to enjoy at story time too. Brimming with adventure, gentle humour, old-world charm and even wit and wisdom, this collection will be loved by anyone who has ever loved animals or enjoyed listening to their tales.

About the Author

Chesta Wadhwani is a journalist and writer passionate about stories that explore the connection between nature and the human experience. She studied fiction at Sarah Lawrence College in New York, has written widely for national publications and has contributed to anthologies, including works for children. As the co-author of HUM—When Women Lead for UN Women India, her work is deeply rooted in storytelling that brings the natural world to life