The Magic Bed: A Book of East Indian Fairy-Tales

A curious prince finds a strange companionship after sharing his lunch with a colony of ants. When the Ant‑King whispers a promise of a wondrous reward, the prince learns that true desire may lie beyond his palace’s riches. He awakens with a yearning to meet Princess Lalun, a beauty spoken of in the ants’ tiny voices.

Guided by a talking tiger and the promise of a magical bed, the prince rides deeper into the jungle, where every encounter seems both ordinary and enchanted. Along the way, he discovers that kindness, cleverness, and a touch of imagination can turn the mundane into the miraculous. The tale captures the color and charm of Indian folklore, inviting listeners to share in a world where even a simple cake can set a heroic adventure in motion.