Set off on a colourful trail of tales from Kashmir to Kerala, Gujarat to Arunachal, and everywhere in between!

This treasure trove of folktales brings together a story from every one of India's 28 states and 8 Union Territories magical, moving, funny and wise brought to life with rich, vibrant illustrations.

Inside, you'll meet:

• An enchanted chest and a very special guest

• Gold coins baked into a cake, and a snake who saves the day

• Courageous girls chasing golden pearls

• A tiger outwitted by the smallest, sneakiest cat

• Stubborn kings, singing rivers, and an undead ghost with an incredible host ...and dozens more tales passed down through generations, waiting to be discovered.

Written by some of India's most celebrated children's authors including Deepa Agarwal, Devika Rangachari, Ramendra Kumar and Nilima Sinha and published in partnership with the Association of Writers and Illustrators for Children (AWIC), this anthology celebrates the full sweep of India's storytelling tradition in one magical, must-have collection.

Perfect for: bedtime reading, school projects on Indian culture and diversity, and gifting to young readers.

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