Publisher's Synopsis
India has a rich and voluminous children's literature and the allegorical animal stories have always been a part of the Indian folklore. These stories borrow their themes from various works such as the Panchatantra, Hitopdesha, Jataka or even the Aesop's fables. The diverse states and languages might have added their own flavors to these stories but one thing is sure and that is these stories have always enchanted Indian children since time immemorial. The stories are simple and the talking animals present a strong moral theme. These stories have always been a part of the early child development and are used to reiterate moral values in children. They also make great bedtime stories. In our attempt to bring the treasure of children's Indian literature to the world, we present here 31 more of the choicest of these stories to you. These stories have been adapted and retold for global audience and presented in the form of fables with a moral at the end. All the stories are illustrated with colorful pictures
