Indian Tales

School Library Journal

This anthology presents eight fluid retellings of folktales from different Indian

states...An introduction offers a brief overview of the country's history, from Indus

Valley civilization to the Mughal dynasties, concluding with a paragraph about

modern India. Each folktale is preceded by a note with facts about the state from

which it originated, including explanations of festivals or terms that appear in the

text. Illustrations and page borders support the texts perfectly as the folk-style

paintings reflect colors of rural life.

The collection provides a good introduction to Indian folklore and could be enjoyed

as a read-aloud by younger children, while students in the intermediate grades can

enjoy them independently."