What are some interesting kid folktales stories?

Well, 'Little Red Riding Hood' is a well - known old folktales story. A young girl in a red hood goes to visit her grandmother in the woods but meets a sly wolf along the way. There's also 'Jack and the Beanstalk'. Jack trades his family's cow for magic beans, which grow into a giant beanstalk leading to a world above the clouds where he has adventures with a giant.

These stories often carry moral lessons. 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' is a good example. It teaches children not to lie, as the boy who repeatedly lies about a wolf coming eventually loses all credibility when a real wolf arrives. So, through folktales, kids learn about right and wrong.

One interesting Tamil folktale is the story of Kannagi. Kannagi was a chaste woman who took revenge on the unjust king who had wrongly punished her husband. Her story is a symbol of justice and loyalty in Tamil culture.

The folktale of the 'Naag and Nagin' is quite interesting. It tells of the snake - like beings in Nepali folklore. They are often depicted as having magical powers and are part of the rich mythological world. They can be both benevolent and malevolent depending on the story.

One interesting Hindi folktale is the story of Panchatantra. It is a collection of fables that teach moral lessons through the adventures of animals. These stories are not only entertaining but also have deep wisdom in them.

There is a Telugu folktale about a brave princess. She was trained in martial arts and protected her kingdom from the attacks of an evil sorcerer. She used her wisdom and strength to outwit the sorcerer and saved her people. Her story has been passed down as an example of female empowerment in Telugu culture.

The Ramayana is a great epic that is also like a long folktale. It tells the story of Rama, his wife Sita, and his adventures including his battle against the demon king Ravana to rescue Sita. It is full of heroic deeds, loyalty, and lessons about good and evil.

One well - known Indian folktale is the story of the Panchatantra. It contains a collection of animal fables that teach moral lessons. For example, the story of the monkey and the crocodile, where the crocodile's wife desires the monkey's heart, but the monkey outsmarts the crocodile.

There is also the story of Krishna and the butter. Little Krishna was extremely fond of butter and would often steal it from the gopis (milkmaids). These stories about Krishna's childhood are full of charm and humor, and they also have deep spiritual and cultural significance.

The folktale 'Ang Alamat ng Ampalaya' (The Legend of Bitter Melon) is quite interesting. It tells the story of how the ampalaya (bitter melon) became so bitter. It's a story that uses elements of nature to convey a moral or explanation.