Animal Tales from India: Ten Stories from the Panchatantra

The Panchatantra is a collection of ancient Indian animal fables, which have been passed down through generations of storytellers. This engaging volume gathers together ten of these stories, each of which is retold with warmth and humour.  

In The Blue Jackal, a mischievous animal tricks all the creatures in the jungle into believing that he is their king, although his lies catch up with him in the end; The Mice Who Freed the Elephants is a heart-warming tale of courage and trust, demonstrating that friends come in all shapes and sizes; and the importance of quick thinking and choosing your friends wisely is the theme of The Monkey and the Crocodile.  

The stylish, vibrant illustrations are full of movement and amusing detail, bringing the characters and setting to life. Each tale is the perfect length to read at bedtime, and the morals at the end of every story are explained in simple terms for a young audience. This attractive hardback edition features a foiled cover and a ribbon bookmark, and would make a lovely gift book.