Classic Indian stories that you must read out to your children
There are several classic stories and compilations in India that should be read to your children.
We all know that storytelling for kidsis very important. There are in fact numerous programs available at platforms like Yellow Class. At the same time, while you should definitely enroll your little ones in online storytelling classes for a truckload of benefits, there are some stories that you should read to them at home itself. These include some classic Indian stories and compilations that should not be missed. These will go a long way towards infusing a sense of Indian-ness into your child while sparking creative, cognitive, social and emotional development at so many levels.
Here’s taking a look at some of the must-read stories for kids:
Mahabharata & Ramayana- There are versions by the noted historian, politician and the last Governor General, C Rajagopalachari. He has separately published Mahabharata and Ramayana text versions and these cover both mythologies in a novel manner that will please children. This will be a must-read at home for kids, particularly since these are India’s two epoch breaking epics in a manner of speaking.
Amar Chitra Katha- Amar Chitra Katha is a storehouse of fascinating stories and tales and should definitely be read out to your little ones. These stories are must-reads and will offer beautiful children’s stories spanning classics, mythology, folklore, epics and biographies alike. The books will spur the spirit of learning and curiosity in your children without a doubt.
Malgudi Days- Malgudi Days is a cult creation by R.K. Narayan and will please little ones immensely to say the least. It was first published in the year 1943 and comprises of 32 short stories which help in nicely capturing charming rural lives back then. There are several endearing characters, notably the one named Swami and children will simply love hearing about him and his adventures.
Panchtantra– This pioneering work by Vishnu Sharma encompasses five books and is a fascinating collection of moral stories that involve animals with abundant human intelligence and their own distinct personalities. The stories will be delightful for your kids while teaching them valuable life lessons simultaneously.
The Vedas and Upanishadsfor Children– These are not technically stories but they will please children immensely if you read them out and they are some of the oldest texts in the whole world. The book will introduce children to the rich mysticism and culture of India. Even parents will find it interesting to read or re-read the Vedic texts.
Hitopadesh/Hitopadesha– The Hitopadesh/Hitopadesha is a collection of wonderful stories dating back to roughly the 12th century. The timeless stories have both animal and human characters. There are numerous mortal stories for children that will teach them a lot about kindness, duty, nature and many other facets of life.
Rusty– This iconic story is written by the legend of children’s stories, Ruskin Bond. The series is worth reading out aloud to your kids. The beautiful short stories will linger in their minds for quite some time.
At the same time, while you should definitely enroll your little ones in online storytelling classes for a truckload of benefits, there are some stories that you should read to them at home itself. These include some classic Indian stories and compilations that should not be missed. These will go a long way towards infusing a sense of Indian-ness into your child while sparking creative, cognitive, social and emotional development at so many levels.