Do you like birds? Have you seen them up close? Have you heard them sing? Do you like them in cages? But how did they get in those cages? Trapping a bird! Have you thought about it? What does a bird-trap look like? How can you capture a bird which flies away at the slightest… Continue reading The Hunter & the Songbird
Category: Ages 7-12
Stories for kids aged 7- 12
The Legend of the Dwarf
In the ancient Mayan village of Uxmal lived an old woman. She was the Oracle of the city and she knew all the mysteries of the stars and carried stardust with her. She could heal people of any disease. She knew to heal humans, animals, plants and earth alike. The Oracle could ward off pestering… Continue reading The Legend of the Dwarf
The Hero Twins
Long long ago in the Mayan world, twin boys were born to Godess Xquic by magic. The Hero twins’ father was a great ball player who was tricked to death by the Death Lords for being too noisy. The Lord of Death was Jealous of his skills and he invited the twins’ father to a… Continue reading The Hero Twins
Story of Two Beggars
A generous King once ruled the prosperous land on the banks of the river Ganga. The King was known for the love and care he showered on his people. Everyday the King would visit the Temple near his palace and on his way back he would give alms to the two beggars who sat in… Continue reading Story of Two Beggars
The Thief Who Became a Saint
In the thick-dark forests of the Great Plains of India, prowled a clever Bandit – Ratnakara. The forest lay on a trade route and many wealthy merchants would fall prey to the clever Bandit’s traps. He would then take away all their possessions and leave them for good. Ratna was much feared by the people… Continue reading The Thief Who Became a Saint
The Boy Who Did Nothing
There was a cozy little village in a beach-town, far off from the cities. The village was known for its scenic-beauty and many tourists visited this little village during the Summer. The people in the village were happy country-folks who lead very simple lives. A young boy by the name Ravi lived in this little… Continue reading The Boy Who Did Nothing
Elephants and Rabbits
Long long ago in a lush green jungle, there lived a big group of elephants. The elephants lived happily beside a beautiful river, and never left their little paradise. Sadly the river started drying up in the Summer as there were no rains. Some of the elephants met the King of the elephants, and said,… Continue reading Elephants and Rabbits
Elephants and the King of Mice
A colony of mice lived on a deserted village near to the forest. Food was in plenty and there was a beautiful lake on the outskirts of the village whenever they felt like playing in the water. They lived happily in that little mice village. Soon it was Summer and animals from the forest would… Continue reading Elephants and the King of Mice
The Bull called Delightful
Long long ago, in the country of Gandhara in Northern India, the Enlightened Being was born as a calf. A Rich Old Man bought the calf and being very fond of the gentle animal, named him ‘Delightful’. The Rich Old Man took good care of Delightful and fed him only the best. When Delightful grew… Continue reading The Bull called Delightful
The Monkey King & The Water Demon
Long long ago, in the midst of a big blue mountain was a lush green forest. This forest had plants, trees and animals of all kinds. There were big Banyan trees, flowering bushes and creepers, Lions, Elephants, Snakes, Turtles, Bees, Birds and Butterflies! The forest was always bustling with activities and games of animals and… Continue reading The Monkey King & The Water Demon