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In a forest, a proud lion unleashes chaos, charging through the woods and leaving destruction in his wake. But when it's timeto stop the beast, only a shrewd hare can devise a plan to end the carnage. Meanwhile, a sparrow, a woodpecker, a bee, and afrog band together to seek revenge on a wild elephant who knocked down a tree and destroyed the sparrow's nest. Explore the enchanting world of the
Panchatantra, one of the oldest surviving compilations of Indian folk tales, where clever animals and birds outwit those who are trying to harm them. Written in charming prose and playful verse, and brought to life with vibrant illustrations, the timeless tales in this collection are perfect for young readers.
About the author
Meena Arora Nayak is a former professor of English and Mythology. She is the author of the novels A Dust Storm in Delhi, Endless Rain, About Daddy, and In the Aftermath, as well as The Puffin Book of Legendary Lives, Evil in the Mahabharata, The Blue Lotus: Myths and Folktales of India, The Kathasaritsagara of Somadeva, Adbhut: Marvellous Creatures of Indian Myth and Folklore, The Panchatantra of Vishnusharma: A Retelling, and The Girl in the Magical Flute: Stories from Myths and Folk Tales of India.
