This book is a collection of folk tales told and retold through the ages and handed down from one generation to the next.
These tales hail from different regions of Pakistan reflect the culture and traditions of the places of their origin; for example, the story from Gujarat is about the red attire common among its womenfolk.
In some tales there are elements of fantasy and improbable situations; the story of Prince Saif ul Muluk and the fairy princess from the Kaghan Valley is one such instance.
With attractive illustrations, the folk tales are interesting and have been narrated in a lively manner, recounting situations that young readers will enjoy.