Folktales

Folk tales, fables, & legends for kids - Now displaying 81 to 90

There was once a wise king who helped his people in growing the finest tobacco in the land. Then he went for a long voyage. His people lived as he had advised, but one day things changed... Read on ...

The Priest's Successor

There was once a famous temple in the hills of Assam. When the much respected priest grew old he searched for a younger priest who could take charge of the temple after him. Read on ...

The Horse's Revenge

A horse and a buffalo lived in a meadow. They had plenty of grass to eat and cool clear water to drink. They had been grazing together for many years and had become good friends. Until, one year, when there was no rain... Read on ...

The Ridge Forest

He reached for his gun and took aim. Then he noticed that the bear was walking on a thin ledge. If he shot the animal now, it would fall into the deep gorge and would be of no use to him... Read on ...

The Mouse Who Lived in the Lion's Cave

The lion lived in a dark cave. A little mouse lived there too. She would wait for him to fall asleep, and then come out to eat the leftovers. Gradually she lost her fear of the lion... Read on ...

The Lazy Brahmin

Khushi the lazy Brahmin always depended on alms for food. On the day he did not get alms, he preferred to starve than work for a meal Read on ...

The Bed Bug and the Mosquito

The bed bug lived on a huge bed with his equally large family of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The huge, beautiful bed belonged to the king of the country. Read on ...

The Singing Donkey

Bhola the donkey and Bijli the fox were good friends. One night while exploring the countryside they discovered a cucumber farm.... Read on ...

The Wise Doves

The doves in the jungle were very hungry. They set out to find food. After flying for a long time they suddenly spy grains on the ground below..... Read on ...