Oak Tree Stories

A timeless story for children and for grown-ups who love listening too. From the Konkan region of Maharashtra comes a folktale that has been told for generations, often shared through the traditional art of Chitrakathi, where painted panels and spoken stories came together to reflect human nature. The Bearded Fool is a strange and thought-provoking tale about a man deeply proud of his long beard a...

A timeless story for children and for grown-ups who love listening too. This special episode is a personalised story created to celebrate Siddharth’s seventh birthday. Set in a familiar Mumbai apartment building, the story follows an ordinary evening that turns unexpectedly tense, and the courage it takes to help someone else feel safe. When a small moment becomes frightening, Siddharth discovers...

A timeless story for children and for grown-ups who love listening too. From the ancient Panchatantra comes a gentle and thoughtful tale about two animals who live under the same roof, work for the same master, and yet play very different roles. When a loyal dog earns praise for guarding the house at night, a hardworking donkey begins to wonder why his own efforts go unnoticed. But when he tries t...

A timeless story for children and for grown-ups who love listening too. From the gentle oral traditions of Andhra Pradesh comes a thoughtful Telugu folktale about seven princes, a puzzling fish that refuses to dry in the sun, and a mystery that travels far beyond the riverbank. When one small question reaches the king’s court, a wise minister begins to trace a chain of events that leads from palac...

A timeless story for children, and for grown-ups who love listening too. On the Karavali coast of Karnataka, in the seaside village of Kaup, everyone waits for the glow that marks the start of the festive season. But when a fierce storm sweeps across the shore and leaves the village dim and uncertain, a young girl named Asha decides that the celebrations must not fade. With the help of her friends...

A timeless story for children, and for grown-ups who love listening too. In the sunlit village of Saligao in Goa, Christmas arrives with warm bakery smells, soft carols under mango trees, and bright paper stars glowing in every window. But this year, something is different. Aaji Lourdinha, the village’s beloved star-maker, can no longer craft her shimmering lanterns. And for young Romi, Christmas...

A timeless story for children, and for grown-ups who love listening too. Across northern India, people have passed down this old folktale for generations. High in a forest tree lives a flock of lively geese, guided by one wise old bird who notices something small growing at the base of their home. The others brush off his warning, certain there is nothing to worry about. But as the days pass, the...

A timeless story for children and for grown-ups who love listening too. From the snowy valleys and saffron fields of Kashmir comes a clever, comforting folktale about wit, hard work, and the kind of intelligence that blossoms even in the humblest homes. A poor peasant dreams of giving his wife a little piece of land to call their own but when a proud zamindar tries to claim the “best half” of ever...

A timeless story for children and for grown-ups who love listening too. In the ancient oral traditions of the Munda people of Odisha, there is a tale as bright as dawn itself. A story of seven blazing suns, a world scorched by heat, and the courage it took to bring light back in harmony. When the earth burns under seven suns, seven brave brothers rise to save it… but when the final sun hides in fe...

A timeless story for children and for grown-ups who love listening too. In a small forest-side village in Maharashtra, a poor man saves a pig from a tiger and in return, receives a mysterious ring said to bring good fortune. Soon his humble hut overflows with warmth, laughter, and food enough for everyone. But when the ring is stolen, it’s up to the family’s loyal cat and dog to journey across riv...

A timeless Indian folktale for children and for grown-ups who love listening too. On the islands of the Andaman Sea, where forests meet the shore and every wave carries an old whisper, lives a story that once saved a people. A Boy Named Ono is an Onge folktale, about a young boy who noticed what others did not, and whose quick thinking helped his entire village survive a great wave. Rooted in the...

A timeless story for children and for grown-ups who love listening too. High in the Himalayas, where clouds kiss the snowy peaks, the Lepcha people tell of a guardian unlike any other: the Yeti. Not a monster to fear, but a watcher of the mountains, the forests, and the winds that whisper through the valleys. In this story, a herdsman named Atek plays his flute beneath the stars and one night, a t...

A timeless story for children and for grown-ups who love listening too. In a busy city filled with honking horns, flashing screens, and hurried footsteps, lived a quiet boy named Aarav. He didn’t talk much or run the fastest, but he noticed everything — the stray dog by the gate, the guard’s limp on rainy mornings, and the way kindness could change the air around him. When Sports Day arrives, Aara...

A timeless story for children and for grown-ups who love listening too. In a bustling city by the sea, where horns blared and towers touched the clouds, a little black-and-yellow auto rickshaw had a dream: to see the sea for the very first time. Through pouring rain, flooded streets, and busy crossings, the determined auto sets out on a journey that’s equal parts bumpy and beautiful. One that teac...

A timeless story for children and for grown-ups who love listening too. High above a busy city, a boy named Mehul discovers an unexpected companion during the long, quiet days of summer: the sky. What begins as boredom on a sun-hot balcony slowly turns into a friendship made of clouds, colours, and quiet conversations. From dragons and mango-coloured sunsets to grey skies that feel “a little mixed...

In a small village in Kerala, young Meera notices something strange: the sun is shining even as the rain begins to fall. Her grandmother smiles knowingly, "Ah, then the fox must be getting married today.” What follows is a story within a story, as Ammamma recalls a morning long ago when she stumbled upon something magical in the bamboo groves: a fox’s wedding, complete with music, garlands, and ri...

In the ancient kingdom of Sialkot, a young prince named Rasalu is restless to prove his courage. Disguised in a simple cloak, he sets out beyond the markets and fields of Punjab toward the mysterious Black Hills where travellers vanish and whispers of danger echo in the dark. On his path, two talking birds, a wise parrot and a wary crow, warn him of a giant who traps strangers with riddles and nev...

A timeless story for children and for grown-ups who love listening too. Before there were maps or people, rivers carved the land and giants walked beneath ancient skies. In this original tale, a young dinosaur named Raja follows a dream passed down from his grandfather: the Echoing Cliffs, where your own roar returns to you like thunder. Impatient to see them, Raja sets out alone. Only to face a s...

Some friends are alike in every way. Others couldn’t be more different. This is the story of a fox and a tortoise: two creatures who had nothing in common, and yet, were the best of friends. But when a hungry leopard appears, their unlikely bond is put to the ultimate test. Will wit, patience, and loyalty be enough to outsmart danger? This folktale from Kerala is both clever and heartwarming. A re...

Long before the world knew morning or night, there was only twilight. In that eternal half-light, the Sun and the Moon were companions, their friendship shaping the rhythm of the skies. But when the Sun’s fire grew too fierce, the Moon withdrew, and their bond became an endless pursuit: one forever chasing, the other forever fleeing. This ancient creation myth of the Bodo people of Assam tells how...

A timeless folktale from Gujarat, told by the Bhil people, one of India’s oldest indigenous communities. This is the story of a river that vanished when people forgot to care for it, and of a young girl named Chandri who believed the river could return. With patience, courage, and love for the earth, she discovered how nature responds when we give it respect. 🌊🌿 A gentle yet powerful story that...

A timeless Indian folktale for children — and for grown-ups who love listening too. In the hills of Karnataka, where green valleys meet the sky, lives a story that has been sung for centuries. Punyakoti, the Truthful Cow, is a tale of a mother’s love, a promise kept, and the strength of honesty even in the face of danger. When a hungry tiger blocks her path, Punyakoti makes a vow that will test he...

A timeless Indian folktale for children — and for grown-ups who love listening too. In a quiet jungle where tall trees whisper in the breeze, lives a story passed down for generations — The Elephant and the Sparrow, a tale of courage, friendship, and justice. When a mighty elephant destroys a sparrow’s nest, the tiny bird refuses to bow to his cruelty. With the help of a woodpecker, a clever fly,...

A humorous folktale from Bengal for children — and for grown-ups who love listening too. A mighty king has a peculiar secret hidden under his jeweled turban: long, floppy donkey ears! When a young barber discovers the truth, he tries his best to keep the secret… but it grows heavier and heavier until he can’t hold it in any longer. What follows is a playful tale about secrets, music, and the surpr...

A witty Jataka trickster tale for children — and for grown-ups who love listening too. In a lush green forest, a little brown rabbit dreams of reaching the most delicious meadow he’s ever seen. But to get there, he must cross a deep river filled with crocodiles. What follows is a playful game of trickery and quick thinking that’s been told for centuries in the Buddhist tradition. Will the clever r...