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A Peek at Our Bookshelf: Stories We Love

byCubbon TalesOutdoor sessions at Cubbon Park, BengaluruStarts from₹250 per child (parents accompany free)View full gallery

Every weekend under the trees, we turn pages into adventures. Here are the tales that have sparked giggles, curiosity, and big feelings in our circle.

The cover of 'Summers with Dadu' by Aprajita Singh. A beautiful book about memories, emotions, and the eternal love between a child and a grandparent.

The vibrant cover of 'Lakshmi's Little Bird' by Sharanya Kunnath. This story of acceptance was a perfect fit for our 'Feeling all Feelings' month.

The books 'Angry Akku' and its Hindi version. We use stories like these to help children understand and navigate complex emotions like anger in a healthy way.

Two childhood favorites, 'Gajapati Kulapati' and 'Monkey Puzzle'. These classic, funny, and heartwarming stories are always a hit with our little audience.

'Not Yet!' and 'The Runaway Peacock', two lovely stories that capture the beautiful imagination of children. Perfect for our Children's Day celebration.

A close-up of the book 'Kahaani Puraani'. This book retells ancient Indian tales in a way that is accessible and delightful for young children.

'Earth rests on a Tortoise' and 'We come from the Geese', two Santal creation stories. We love exploring indigenous folklore and diverse cultural narratives.

A collection of books that challenge gender stereotypes, like 'Asha the Auto-Driver' and 'There's Coriander in my Sugar Pot!'. We believe in choosing stories with powerful, inclusive messages.

'Exam Fever' and 'Goal!', two inspiring stories from Pratham Books that we read for International Literacy Day. They highlight resilience and the pursuit of dreams against all odds.

A collection of books for our 'Stories on Courage' session, including the classic 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt' and 'Kalpana's Cycle'.

About A Peek at Our Bookshelf

When you see these book covers, know that we don't just sit and read. We turn every page into an interactive performance using music, puppets, and plenty of movement. Whether we are navigating big emotions with Angry Akku or exploring folklore with Kahaani Puraani, every session is designed to make the story jump off the page and into the hearts of the children at our regular spot under Tree 2763.

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Cubbon Tales

Outdoor sessions at Cubbon Park, BengaluruStarts from ₹250 per child (parents accompany free)

We started Cubbon Tales with just a mat, a few props, and a desire to share the joy of reading. Now, we’ve grown into a community that meets every Saturday to make stories come alive—sometimes with music, sometimes with joyful chaos, but always with heart.

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