Clever mice, cunning crocodiles, loquacious tortoises: many of the stories from the Panchatantra made their way into the fables of Aesop and even La Fontaine. Here are a handful, retold by the Irish-Indian poet and song-writer. For ages 4-7.
Animal Tales from India: Ten Stories from the Panchatantra
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Edition:Hardback978183994462812/10/2023From a Bookshelf nearby
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