Panchatantra Tales

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.

Panchatantra is a fictional storybook written for children and consists of traditional folk tales. The stories are about the five ways in which human beings can achieve their goals in life. In the term, 'Panchatantra', Pancha means the number five and Tantra means strategies or ways. The book Panchatantra is a collection of various stories. Some stories of Panchatantra are the most popular folk stories from ancient Indian literature. No one knows how old the stories of Panchatantra are but these stories are usually attributed to Vishnu Sharma. Some people believe that the stories of Panchatantra are as ancient as the Rig-Veda. Reading of the book Panchatantra is recommended for children of age group 6-8 however, children older than that can read it too. This book has attractive illustrations and graphic that will create interest in children.

The Panchatantra is a collection of ancient Indian fables. Many-a-times, the central characters are animals and birds, who show their most identifying characteristics in the various stories, and impart valuable life-lessons and morals. In this book, read a fine selection of six stories from the treasury of Panchatantra Tales. Read of the curious monkey that got trapped and caught, how the cat ate up the fighting partridge and hare; find out why it is said the donkey has no brain and more!

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!

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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.

Exciting stories to keep children engrossed.

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