Five-year-old Taarakshi and Kaa, the crow she has rescued, continue their fun-filled adventure, meeting and making new friends and helping the many creatures that live on and near the tamarind tree. Kaa has become more confident with his flying, and Taarakshi is now able to talk with Kaa and understand all the little creatures.

Note to parents: Please substitute Ammuma (grandmother), Amma (mom) and Accha (father) with the names your child uses to address the family. Do make the narration an animated activity, with sound effects and expressions. Please encourage your child to ask questions.

About the author 

Sunil Nair is a Mumbai - based media professional. Adventures of Taarakshi and Kaa is a series of stories he narrated to his daughter from the time she was two years old to when she was nine. He believes that good original stories can help parents provide positive guidance to their children.