Classic Tales from India collects seven traditional Hindu stories retold by Vatsala Sperling and Harish Johari. The collection draws on the Ramayana, Mahabharata and Puranas, introducing figures including Ganesh, Parvati, Ganga and Hanuman.
Reading connections
The stories offer a starting point for exploring Indian literature, Hindu traditions and the choices characters make. Families comparing stories from different cultures can discuss what a particular telling values and how its characters respond to a difficult situation.
An idea to try
After a read-aloud, choose one character and retell the story from that character’s perspective. Compare what each reader noticed, then look for another telling of the same story.
Choosing a copy
This entry identifies the English trade paperback from Bear Cub Books, ISBN 9781591433866. The publisher lists ages 5–11; use that guidance alongside your reader’s interests and the themes you want to discuss. Other editions and formats should be checked separately.
About this edition
- Authors
- Vatsala Sperling and Harish Johari
- Publisher
- Bear Cub Books
- Format
- Trade paperback
- Language
- English
- Length
- 240 pages
- ISBN
- 9781591433866