Tuntuni, the Tailor Bird

Name: Tuntuni, the Tailor Bird
ISBN: 9780688801670

For the child who enjoys trickster tales, this story features a clever tailor bird who fearlessly challenges a powerful Raja. It's a delightful tale of courage and wit.

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About This Book

When your child feels small or overlooked and needs to see how cleverness and courage can triumph over brute power, this is an excellent choice. This Bengali folktale introduces Tuntuni, a tiny but incredibly bold tailor bird who isn't afraid to stand up to anyone, not even the mighty Raja. Through two humorous episodes, Tuntuni uses her quick wit to outsmart the king and his guards, teaching a valuable lesson about self-confidence and justice. It’s a perfect read-aloud for early elementary children, sparking conversations about bravery, fairness, and the idea that even the smallest voice can make a big difference.

Fear & Bravery Animals Birds Self-Confidence & Identity Fairy Tales & Mythology Justice & Fairness Resilience & Perseverance Humor

What Parents Should Know

Mild PerilMild

The Raja gets very angry and tries to capture the bird, but the tone is humorous and not scary.

Sensitive Topics

This is a folktale with cartoonish conflict. The Raja becomes very angry and wants to capture or punish the bird, but the tone is light and humorous, not truly menacing. The conflict is resolved through wit, not violence.