As it changes from mouse, to cat, to dog, to tiger, a hermit's pet also becomes increasingly vain.

Retells in verse the Indian fable of the blind men discovering different parts of an elephant and arguing about its appearance. The illustrations depict the blind arguers as mice.

This version of the The Ramayana is told from the perspective of Sita, the queen. It is an allegorical story that contains important Hindu teachings, and it has had great influence on Indian life and culture over the centuries.

A retelling of one of the Indian fables relating to the former births of Buddha in which as a monkey he manages to outwit the crocodile who decides to capture him.

Rama is a brave young prince who is forced into exile. His brother Lakshmana and his wife, the beautiful princess Sita, loyally follow him into the depths of the mysterious forest, where they encounter strange and dangerous creatures. None is as terrifying as Ravana, the ten-headed demon king who kidnaps Sita and takes her to a fortified city in the middle of the ocean. To rescue her, Rama enlists the help of hundreds of thousands of magical monkeys...

In this retelling of the fable from India, blindfolded children at a party play a guessing game.

Discover the traditional stories and wisdom behind your favourite yoga poses in this stunningly illustrated book of Indian mythology for yogis of all levels. A beautifully written introduction to Indian mythology, join storyteller, scholar and teacher, Dr Raj Balkaran, and explore the unforgettable tales behind 50 key yoga poses, such as: Vīrabhadrāsana II, the original warrior pose; Tādāsana, mountain pose; Bhujangāsana, cobra pose; Garudāsana,...

A fable from India, part of the collection of tales called the Panchatantra, about a timid jackal who was afraid of all the other animals until he jumped into a vat of indigo blue dye.

A retelling of a traditional Indian tale in which a little bird helps the beautiful Princess Maya through a selfless act of love.