Stories reborn for curious minds!
Stories you can read today—building the creative minds of tomorrow.
About PuthuToons
Why Stories? Why Now?
Neuroscience keeps repeating it: children who read (or are read to) show stronger brain-wiring for language, imagination, and self-control than children who mainly watch fast-paced video. [1] [2]
PuthuToons turns screens into a reading launch-pad—helping kids reconnect with their own ideas, values, and the people beside them.
Our Approach
Sharing is Caring: Our Stories are Creative Commons
This means our stories are free to use, share, and adapt for non-commercial purposes, as long as you give credit and share your creations under the same terms.
Reading, Rebooted
Short, page-turning episodes that make kids pause and picture—no autoplay, no noise.
Screen → Story Time
We don't ditch devices; we repurpose them. Each tap opens a doorway to wonder and healthy digital habits. Screens become creative fuel instead of passive feed.
Local Roots, Global Heart
Stories inspired by Indian fables and everyday life, told in English & Tamil.
Open & Shareable
All tales are Creative Commons—free to read, remix, and pass on. Parents, teachers, and young creators can spread the magic legally.
Reading aloud just 20 minutes a day lights up the brain areas for mental imagery and narrative comprehension —an effect that heavy passive screen time can blunt.
Stories That Spark Imagination
A mix of original and rediscovered tales in English and Tamil.
The Crow and the Vadai (Reimagined)
What if a hungry crow meets a kind stranger instead of a cunning fox?
The Honest Kite-Flyer
When Arjun loses his kite, a magical test of honesty begins...
Luna and the Library Planet
A girl discovers a world where books float and memories live in pages.
The Story Pot
Every night, Thatha opens a pot — and out comes a new story.
For Parents & Educators
PuthuToons is More Than Stories—Tools for Growth
Help kids build focus, empathy, and cultural pride—one short tale at a time.
Focus & Imagination
Bite-sized reads pull kids from passive scrolling to active picturing.
Values in Action
Honesty, kindness, courage—woven into plots, never preached.
Culture & Language
English & Tamil editions honour local roots and global curiosity.
(All Creative Commons—free for classroom use.)
Install PuthuToons on Your Device
Stories are always one tap away—even offline. Install our Progressive Web App for the best experience.
Why Install Our App?
Instant Launch
Opens like a native app with no browser chrome. Quick access from your home screen.
Offline Reading
Last-opened stories stay available without data connection. Perfect for travel.
Small Footprint
Takes only a few MB of space and updates automatically in the background.
Installation Guide
Android & Chrome
- 1 Visit
puthutoons.app - 2 Look for "Add to Home screen" banner & tap Install
- 3 Find the PuthuToons icon on your home screen
Tip: If the banner doesn't appear, open the
iPhone & iPad
- 1 Open
puthutoons.appin Safari - 2 Tap the Share icon
(square with ↑) - 3 Scroll down → Add to Home Screen → Add
- 4 Launch anytime from your home screen
iOS note: Offline reading works perfectly. Push notifications coming soon!
Desktop
- 1 Go to
puthutoons.app - 2 Click install icon
in address bar - 3 Pin to taskbar/dock for quick access
Desktop tip: Works in Chrome, Edge, and other modern browsers
A Note from Your Fellow Parent
Hello! I'm a parent, who noticed a big change over the last few years: storybooks are gathering dust while endless videos and quick-reward games fill the day.
Kids now scroll, tap, and level-up faster than they imagine, wonder, or read. That worries me.
So I started PuthuToons —Puthu ( புது ) means "new" in Tamil—to bring a fresh, simple way to enjoy stories on the same screens that often distract us.
Our Commitment:
100% free and licensed under Creative Commons.
Short reads in English and Tamil, with audio so children who are still learning to read can listen along.
No autoplay tricks, loot boxes, or sudden paywalls—just stories that invite kids to pause, picture, and discuss.
If your child swaps ten minutes of mindless scrolling for ten minutes of mindful reading, this project is already a success.
Thanks for giving PuthuToons a chance—and for helping stories stay alive in every home.
— A fellow story lover
Let's Raise a Generation That Imagines
PuthuToons is a quiet rebellion against endless screens. Join us in building a world where stories still matter.
Or connect with us and other story lovers:
Join our WhatsApp GroupSharing is Caring
Our stories are free to use, share, and adapt for non-commercial purposes. We believe in the power of stories to spread and inspire.
Creative Commons License
We use the CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license for all our stories.
Attribution (BY)
Give appropriate credit to PuthuToons when you use our stories.
NonCommercial (NC)
You may not use the stories for commercial purposes.
ShareAlike (SA)
Share your adaptations under the same license as the original.
How You Can Use Our Stories
Perfect for educators, parents, and storytellers who want to share meaningful content.
"We believe stories have the power to connect communities and inspire young minds across cultures."