Paginec. 300 BC–AD 300 (traditional) · Ancient India · also known as Panchatantra
📖 Best for: K–2nd grade (ages 5–8) · Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11)
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The Panchatantra is an ancient Indian collection of animal fables, traditionally said to have been told by the wise Vishnu Sharma to teach three princes. Its stories — the monkey and the crocodile, the lion and the hare — have travelled all over the world and are free to read.
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The Panchatantra is an ancient Indian collection of animal fables, traditionally said to have been told by the wise Vishnu Sharma to teach three princes. Its stories — the monkey and the crocodile, the lion and the hare — have travelled all over the world and are free to read.
Panchatantra is a great place to start; other favourites include Jataka Tales, Hitopadesha.
Vishnu Sharma’s books are best for k–2nd grade (ages 5–8) · grades 3–5 (ages 8–11).
Yes. Vishnu Sharma’s books are in the public domain. You can also find them on Project Gutenberg and listen free on LibriVox.
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