The Panchatantra is a collection of folktales and fables claimed to have been authored in Sanskrit over 2500 years ago by the famous Hindu Scholar Pandit Vishnu Sharma. It provides insight into human behaviour despite the fact that all the characters are from the animal realm. The precise date of the composition of the Panchatantra is unknown and ranges between 1200 BCE and 300 CE. Some researchers date him to the third century BCE.

The Panchatantra, originally written in Sanskrit, has been described as the best collection of the most widely known stories in the world.

The Panchatantra is a collection of short stories from India, written more than 5000 years ago! This is a collection of stories from that legendary collection. The stories inculcate moral values in children in a subtle and fun manner. Enjoy the stories, where plants and animals can converse with human beings too!

Ages 3 to 6 years. The timeless stories of Panchatantra have enchanted and fascinated children of the world for many years. Packed with over 60 of the best stories from Panchatantra and 150 bright and colourful illustrations, this collection of enduring moral stories is an essential addition to every childs little library. The classic characters in these stories have been brought to life using simple language and attractive illustrations, making Panchatantra for Children a must-have, must-read book for all children.

Includes the following titles: The Jackal and the War Drum, The Brahmin and the Goat, How the Jackal ate the Elephant, Crows and Owls , The Dullard and other Stories