In India it is said that there is a goddess in every village, a nymph in every lake. It is a land of demonesses, ogresses, celestial virgins, mysterious apsaras and seductive yakshinis, terrifying dakinis and wise yoginis -- each with a story to tell. This wide-reaching exploration of ancient Hindu lore and legend investigates the evolving cultural e vain peacock who learns a lesson, the little mouse who helps a lion -- these memorable characters immortalized so long ago in Aesop's fables are discovered anew by each generation. In a stunning Aesop for the 21st century, Tom Lynch brings fresh life to the well-loved tales, with crisp text adaptations illustrated by brilliantely colorful fabric collages. For ages 4-8.