Susie Hackel

Discover the enchanting and timeless tale of Ashputtel, the Brothers Grimm’s unique version of the classic Cinderella story. This fairy tale follows Ashputtel, a kind-hearted young woman who, despite hardship and loss, never loses hope. Through her...

Bala-Gala lives in the forest of Gamba-Bamba. Whenever he or his friends are threatened, Bala-Gala bravely faces the danger. But who is Bala-Gala? Is he a deer, a tiger, a dinosaur, or a dragon? The answer will delight kids, as will the story....

MAKE A WISH (A Modern Fairy-tale)The fairy grants Niki a wish. But Niki can't think of anything she wants until her friend's family is in trouble. Will the fairy come in time to help them? And can she take on the dangerous men who will stop at...

Daksha lives in a hamlet on the Himalayas. An orphan, she learns native medicine by assisting a vaidya. A chance encounter brings her to the notice of people who move her to town and admit her to a school.Daksha is unhappy there and wants to return to...

Courage is not the absence of fear but the triumph over it.How brave must a deer be? Brave enough to flee from danger, naturally.Everything frightens Dearie and makes him freeze. When he is faced with danger, real or imagined, he is unable to move a...

Hop and Chomp is about friendship, accepting differences, and the life cycle of a butterfly.Hop, a grasshopper, makes friends with Chomp, a caterpillar. Hop loves to play while Chomp only eats. Then one day Chomp disappears! Hop looks for his friend...

Super Duper MontyMonty the frog loves to hop, leap, and jump. One day he takes a big leap out of his pond and hops down the road. And lands into big trouble!The Hat Lady and her AnimalsEasy is a knitted dog who longs for a playmate. But Darlene, the...

Bholu, a monkey, comes to the city looking for adventure. In a short time he learns city ways and when he returns to the forest, he continues with them.Knife and Fork is Bholu’s story and how he learns three important lessons:“Monkey ways are right...

Krishta is from Planet Azeon. Her father is the greatest scientist in the Universe. Krishta is a poor student. She accompanies her father on one of his trips to Planet Earth because the sciences here are still at a basic level. She hopes that by...

Little Miss Muffet, reimagined by legendary storyteller L. Frank Baum, is far more than a simple nursery rhyme. In this whimsical and gentle tale, Miss Muffet steps off her tuffet and into a world of quiet adventures, curious creatures, and unexpected...

The fairy grants Niki a wish. Niki asks for time to decide and takes the help of her friend. They consider flying cars, superpowers, favorite treats and more. Niki doesn’t want any of them. Using a superpower feels like cheating and her mother...

The life of a princess isn’t easy. There are rules and more rules …When Akhila was born, she cried so hard that her face turned purple. The queen was annoyed. A princess wasn’t supposed to cry.“Your highness! Akhila is a baby. All babies cry as soon...

Super-Duper Monty is a fun story that shows kids why they must not wander away on their own, and also to have compassion for other living creatures.Monty the frog loves to hop, leap, and jump. One day he takes a big leap out of his pond and hops down...

The Ant Thief is the story of Noira, the ant who wears a diamond ring and tells everyone it is a gift from a king, for bravery. She becomes famous as the Great Traveller Ant.But the fact is Noira is a thief. One day the bees catch Noira stealing honey...

This children's story is about Minnie who is a little bird with a big problem! Minnie can’t fly because one of her wings does not open fully. Left behind in the nest while her brother and sisters go out flying, Minnie tries hard to fly and one day,...

The Boy Who Was Left Behind is a story for all ages.Vimal lives with his grandmother. His parents who are NRIs - non-resident Indians – leave him with his grandmother when he is two. Vimal grows up in Jaipur, happy and secure in the loving care of his...

The Burgomaster’s Christmas by Jacob A. Riis is a heartwarming holiday tale filled with generosity, redemption, and the true spirit of Christmas. Set in a charming European village, the story follows the Burgomaster, a wise and respected town leader,...

On some nights, cries of cheetahs and leopards come from the forest. Naturally, people are afraid to enter it. Why are wild animals moving from the dense jungle across the hills to the sparse forest? Has it anything to do with the factory that looks...

The Hat Lady and her Animals is a heart-warming story about the joys of giving. It makes for a delightful bedtime story.Darlene knits hats. Sometimes, she also makes animals with the leftover wool. One day, Darlene knits a dog. “That was easy,” she...

Ranjan meets a most unusual bird in his garden. Bigger than him and able to talk, the bird is lost and doesn't know in which direction its home lies. Ranjan takes his compass and goes with the bird to help it. And learns a valuable lesson.All living...

The magician announced, “Tricksters are calling themselves magicians. Soon magicians will be called tricksters! I cannot allow that to happen. So tonight, I bring you real magic.”Ismail and Hassan, and everyone in the audience are amazed by Jadugar’s...

After a game of hide and seek with her brother and friends, Sneha goes missing. The presence of a strange car points to kidnap. The police is called in. But Sneha is not kidnapped. She is in the midst of an adventure, an adventure of a different...

Ella is the smallest and youngest of all ghosts. When she tries to prove that she's all grown up, something goes terribly wrong! Suddenly, she's a pink ghost surrounded by only white ghosts.When they laugh at her for being different, Ella needs to...

Step into the wonderfully whimsical world of The Woman Who Lived in a Shoe, a charming short tale from the beloved author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum. This heartwarming and humorous story reimagines the classic nursery rhyme,...