The Golden Casket - Vol 1 is a collection of stories in rhyme by UK based author Jacqueline Kelly Dickson fondly nicknamed The Indian Dr. Seuss published in 2019. It is composed of 5 separate stories with themes of perseverance, identity, honesty, manners and making dreams come true.

Zambi is a shy porcupine who desperately wants to join the circus. Will she make the cut in spite of the obstacles?

The Door longs to find a life partner, but he must first find his true identity.

The Magic Words have been stolen by a wicked elf making all the land black as night. What will it take for Trueberia to find the words in time?

'The Root Issue' is at the heart of every tree and is the greatest of them all.

And finally, 'Knotty Hair' has Princess Erin trying her best to win the heart of Prince Adam. Will the magic brush fulfill her dream?

Not only is this book great for inspiring young readers but this rhyming romp of a book has marvelous pictures to boot.

Being a fantasy fiction children's literature book makes this one of the top books for children.

Illustrations: Biju Cherayath and Jacqueline Kelly