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Oak Tree Stories

Oak Tree Stories

Oak Tree Stories is a gentle storytelling podcast rooted in India, sharing timeless folktales, magical myths, and original tales for children. These calming children’s stories are perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or long car rides. If you"re looking for thoughtful stories for kids, tune in every Monday. 🌿 You can support our work at www.oaktreebooks.in/oaktreestories.

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00:25:28

The River Between Them

Oak Tree Stories ·

2026/02/23

A timeless story for children and for grown-ups who love listening too.Set in a small village in Bengal, The River Between Them is a story about friendship, distance, and the quiet ways people begin to understand one another.Two boys sit on the same bench at school, yet their lives begin in very different places. One walks home to a large house with wide steps. The other to a smaller home near the fields. Between them lies not just a stretch of road, but something less visible and harder to cross

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00:15:42

The Monkey’s Bargain

Oak Tree Stories ·

2026/02/15

A timeless story for children and for grown-ups who love listening too.From Tamil Nadu comes a folktale that asks a quiet but powerful question about choice, voice, and what it truly means to agree.The Monkey’s Bargain follows a young girl whose simple afternoon takes an unexpected turn, leading her into the forest and into a promise that seems clear at first. As time passes, rules are set, routines take shape, and a bargain made in fear begins to reveal its deeper meaning. Through patience,

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00:19:27

The Old Woman and the Runaway Pumpkin

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2026/02/09

A timeless story for children and for grown-ups who love listening too.From Bengal comes a lively folktale that has travelled across generations, told in many homes as a story of wit, patience, and clever thinking.The Old Woman and the Runaway Pumpkin follows an ordinary old woman on a simple journey through a forest that is anything but simple. Along the way, she meets danger, makes promises, and relies not on strength or speed, but on observation, calmness, and a sharp mind. What unfolds is

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00:11:43

The Goat Who Walked Into a Lion’s Cave

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2026/02/01

A timeless folktale for children — and for grown-ups who love listening too.From the forests of India comes a story that has travelled through generations, changing a little each time it was told. It is a tale of an old goat who looks harmless, a lion who believes he knows everything, and a fox who believes he knows even more.When Bakri Amma, an ageing goat with stiff legs and worn horns, wanders into a lion’s cave, what should have been the end becomes the beginning of something far cleverer. With

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00:09:07

The Bearded Fool

Oak Tree Stories ·

2026/01/25

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 and the quiet certainty it gives him. But when a single line in a book unsettles that belief, his thoughts

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00:10:53

Siddharth and the Day the Lift Stopped

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2026/01/18

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 that bravery does not always mean fixing the problem. Sometimes it means staying calm, noticing others,

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00:08:07

The Donkey and the Dog

Oak Tree Stories ·

2026/01/12

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 to step into someone else’s role, things don’t go quite as planned.This is a story about understanding

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00:11:35

The Seven Fishes

Oak Tree Stories ·

2026/01/04

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 palace to pasture, from kitchen to cradle, and finally… to the smallest creature of all.This is a story about

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00:11:26

The Christmas Light of Kaup

Oak Tree Stories ·

2025/12/29

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, she sets out to bring brightness back to Kaup, discovering along the way that courage and kindness can

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00:11:29

The Christmas Star of Saligao

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2025/12/22

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 without Aaji’s star feels like a night without its guiding light. What follows is a heartfelt journey of

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00:09:27

The Wise Old Bird

Oak Tree Stories ·

2025/12/15

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 forest quietly shifts, and the geese soon learn why wisdom deserves to be heard.This is a story about

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00:09:48

The Clever Peasant and the Zamindar

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2025/12/08

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 every harvest, the young man must think fast. Turnips, barley, and golden maize become unlikely heroes as the

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00:08:05

The Tale of the Seventh Sun

Oak Tree Stories ·

2025/12/01

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 fear, darkness falls over forests and rivers alike. Lions roar, elephants trumpet, peacocks plead yet

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00:09:03

The Magic Ring

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2025/11/24

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 rivers, forests, and even wedding feasts of rats and frogs to bring it home again.This beloved folktale from

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00:06:31

A Boy Named Ono

Oak Tree Stories ·

2025/11/17

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 ancient wisdom of the Onge tribe of Little Andaman, this story reminds us that sometimes the smallest

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00:07:50

When the Yeti Came to Listen

Oak Tree Stories ·

2025/11/10

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 towering figure appears to listen. What follows is a tale of music, courage, and quick thinking, as a

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00:08:10

The Boy Who Felt Everything

Oak Tree Stories ·

2025/11/03

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, Aarav surprises everyone — not with how fast he runs, but with how big his heart is. Because sometimes, true

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00:10:44

The Auto Who Dreamed of the Sea

Oak Tree Stories ·

2025/10/27

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 teaches it about kindness, courage, and finding wonder just around the corner.Along the way, it helps a

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00:10:15

The Sky on the Balcony

Oak Tree Stories ·

2025/10/20

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-up,” this gentle story explores how noticing the world outside can help us understand the world

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00:10:29

The Fox's Wedding

Oak Tree Stories ·

2025/10/13

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 rituals that shimmered between sunlight and rain.But when Ammamma tried to share what she had seen, no one

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