The Golden Banyan Tree — A Tale from Bengal (South Asian Fairy Tales: Once Upon a Dream, Band 6) - Softcover

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When times are tough, courage can grow where you least expect it.

In The Golden Banyan Tree — A Tale from Bengal, young Aman lives with his mother, Maisha, in a small riverside village. When their last grain of rice is gone, Aman trades it for a handful of golden banyan seeds. Overnight, a magnificent tree grows into the clouds!

At the top, Aman discovers a dazzling palace ruled by Bhairav, a lonely rakshasa (giant ogre) who hoards treasures. What begins as a daring escape turns into a touching friendship that changes their world forever.

This enchanting retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk weaves Bengali landscapes, folklore, and music into a tale of bravery, kindness, and peace.

✨ Features:

• Culturally rich illustrations inspired by Bengal’s rice fields and monsoon skies

• A heartwarming moral about courage, compassion, and resourcefulness

• Perfect for bedtime reading and classroom storytelling

• Ideal for ages under 10

📚 Part of the “South Asian Fairy Tales: Once Upon a Dream” series — classic tales reimagined across Jhelum, Karachi, Gujarat, and Bengal.

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