Once, there lived two brothers Jax and Max. Jax was poor but kind-hearted, while Max was rich and greedy. One day, Jax went to the forest to collect firewood. Wandering deep inside, he came across a huge mountain that was almost completely hidden by huge trees. Jax stood and stared at it in amazement. The […]
Long ago, Emperor Al-Zahir sent his minister, Rakeeb, to the Kingdom of Serindib with valuable gifts for its King. The King was delighted with the gifts. When Rakeeb left for his own country, the King also gave some expensive gifts for the Emperor. Rakeeb’s caravan had only travelled for a few miles, when desert thieves
Once, there lived a childless couple in a small town. One day, when the couple was praying in the church, the wife looked up and saw beautiful paintings of the angels. She said to her husband, “When we have a baby, I wish he had golden hair like an angel.” Soon, their wish was fulfilled
One day, Emperor Akbar and Birbal went together for a walk. At sunset Birbal sat down on the river-bank and performed ‘sandhya’—the Hindu ritual. The Emperor was very much impressed. He said to Birbal, “Birbal, tell me how to perform ‘sandhya’. I like it very much and I too like to do it.”Birbal replied, “Your
Long ago, there lived a Prince who wanted to marry the Princess of a neighbouring kingdom. He decided to send her unique gifts. Prince sent a special rose from a plant that bloomed a single rose only once in five years. Along with it, he sent a special nightingale in a silver cage. When it
Once, a merchant named Jasper was passing through a dense forest with his men. Suddenly, a terrible storm broke out. They decided to take shelter in the nearby caves. As it grew dark, huge savages attacked Jasper and his men. They were too small to fight back. The savages took them to a dark cave
Long ago, there lived a Prince who had read about the ‘Land of Paradise’. It had beautiful gardens with sweet smelling flowers and colourful fountains. The Prince was fascinated. One evening, as the Prince was returning from his walk in the forest, it grew dark and windy. When the Prince climbed on some rocks, he
Once, an unknown fakir (saint) came wandering to the Emperor’s palace and sat on the parapet. The guards were puzzled at how to get rid of him. In the meantime, the Emperor arrived there and politely requested the fakir, “O holy sir! This is a palace, not a traveller’s inn.”The fakir looked at the Emperor
Long ago, in the city of Baghdad, lived a brave sailor named Sindbad. Once, on a voyage, his ship was wrecked by a couple of huge birds. Sindbad saved himself by holding onto a piece of wood and floating with the help of the tides. He finally reached an island. Fortunately, Sindbad found some fruits
Once, there was a proud Prince. He wanted to be the strongest in the world, so he waged wars on his neighbouring countries. Soon, the Prince’s cruelty and wickedness became known all over the world. The proud Prince got his own marble statue built and had it placed in his capital; he announced, “All people
Long, Long ago, there lived a poor orphan named Bob. He always longed to see the city. One day, Bob saw a horse-wagon driving through his village. So, Bob ran up to the wagon-driver and asked, “Would you please take me to the city?” The wagon-driver agreed. After reaching the city, Bob was so delighted
Once, there lived a poor woodcutter with his wife and seven sons. The youngest son was called ‘Tom Thumb’ because he was as tiny as a thumb. One night, Tom Thumb heard his parents whisper, “We have no money to feed our sons. So, we should leave them in the forest.” Next morning, Tom Thumb
A long time ago, there lived a brave sailor named Sindbad. He went on many adventurous voyages. Once, during a voyage, Sindbad saw a small, beautiful island, and decided to explore it. So, he went with a few of his men to the island and they planned to have a little picnic. His men started
Once, there lived a merchant who had a very long beard. People called him ‘Long Beard’. He had lost his wife and wished to marry Sara, his neighbour’s daughter. Soon after their wedding, Long Beard had to leave for a trip. He said to his new bride, “You are the mistress of this mansion. Take
Once, there lived a merchant who had a very long beard. People called him ‘Long Beard’. He had lost his wife and wished to marry Sara, his neighbour’s daughter. Soon after their wedding, Long Beard had to leave for a trip. He said to his new bride, “You are the mistress of this mansion. Take