Ages 4–9
Panchatantra stories for kids
Five famous Panchatantra stories, retold in simple words, each with its moral and a free colouring page to print.
The Monkey and the Crocodile
A clever monkey, a greedy wish and a quick escape.
The Clever Rabbit and the Lion
A tiny rabbit outsmarts the biggest bully in the forest.
The Blue Jackal
A jackal turns blue and pretends to be king — until he howls.
The Talkative Tortoise
Two geese, one stick and a tortoise who could not stop talking.
The Elephants and the Mice
Even the smallest friend can be a big help.
What is the Panchatantra?
The Panchatantra is a collection of animal fables from ancient India, told by the scholar Vishnu Sharma to teach three young princes how to live wisely. Its stories have travelled all over the world for more than two thousand years.
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