The folk stories of India are often told by people who live close to the land. And in them, the mountains and forests and birds and animals are an integral part of everyday life and as much characters as humans. In this delightful collection, there are tales from every state and union territory in the country, from the many tribes and communities for whom India is home. All the stories are gorgeously illustrated in traditional art styles derived from areas in which the stories originate. And in reading this book, we not only celebrate the colour and diversity of the country we live in, but also the age-old challenges and bonds that bind us to nature and to one another.