Indian Tales

review by 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."