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Suno Katha· Panchatantra
The Blue Jackal
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Series Part 1 · Book 14 / 34
A sneaky jackal turns blue! He pretends to be king. Then — oops — he howls!
From the original text · Panchatantra
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- Vatamiga Jataka (No. 14)Coming soonSoonVatamiga Jataka (No. 14)
Jataka 14 of 547, Ekanipata, from Cowell's edition.
From the original text · Jataka
Ages 7-12+from$1.99 - Gijjha Jataka (No. 164)Coming soonSoonGijjha Jataka (No. 164)
Jataka 164 of 547, Dukanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Ages 7-12+from$1.99 - Maha-Panada Jataka (No. 264)Coming soonSoonMaha-Panada Jataka (No. 264)
Jataka 264 of 547, Tikanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Ages 7-12+from$1.99 - Lohakumbhi Jataka (No. 314)Coming soonSoonLohakumbhi Jataka (No. 314)
Jataka 314 of 547, Catukkanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Ages 7-12+from$1.99 - Khajjopanaka Jataka (No. 364)Coming soonSoonKhajjopanaka Jataka (No. 364)
Jataka 364 of 547, Pañcakanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Ages 7-12+from$1.99 - Suvannakakkata Jataka (No. 389)Coming soonSoonSuvannakakkata Jataka (No. 389)
Jataka 389 of 547, Chakkanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Ages 7-12+from$1.99 - Dalhadhamma Jataka (No. 409)Coming soonSoonDalhadhamma Jataka (No. 409)
Jataka 409 of 547, Sattakanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Ages 7-12+from$1.99 - Bhuri-Panha Jataka (No. 452)Coming soonSoonBhuri-Panha Jataka (No. 452)
Jataka 452 of 547, Dasakanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Ages 7-12+from$1.99 - Ayoghara Jataka (No. 510)Coming soonSoonAyoghara Jataka (No. 510)
Jataka 510 of 547, Vīsatinipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Ages 7-12+from$1.99 - The Loyal GardenerComing soonSoonThe Loyal Gardener
Birbal finds the thief without a search.
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Suno Katha· PanchatantraThe Goose and the Owl
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 1 · Book 15 / 34
Goose and Owl become friends. Goose visits Owl far away, and a loud noise sends Goose happily flying home to his own cozy lake.
From the original text · Panchatantra
Suno Katha· PanchatantraThe Bird with Golden Droppings
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 3 · Book 15 / 18
A bird's poop turns to gold! A king keeps him safe. Then, free again, he shows it's true!
From the original text · Panchatantra
- Kharadiya Jataka (No. 15)Coming soonSoonKharadiya Jataka (No. 15)
Jataka 15 of 547, Ekanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Ages 7-12+from$1.99 - Nakula Jataka (No. 165)Coming soonSoonNakula Jataka (No. 165)
Jataka 165 of 547, Dukanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Ages 7-12+from$1.99 - Khurappa Jataka (No. 265)Coming soonSoonKhurappa Jataka (No. 265)
Jataka 265 of 547, Tikanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Ages 7-12+from$1.99 - Mamsa Jataka (No. 315)Coming soonSoonMamsa Jataka (No. 315)
Jataka 315 of 547, Catukkanipata, from Cowell's edition.
From the original text · Jataka
Ages 7-12+from$1.99 - Ahigundika Jataka (No. 365)Coming soonSoonAhigundika Jataka (No. 365)
Jataka 365 of 547, Pañcakanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Ages 7-12+from$1.99 - Mayhaka Jataka (No. 390)Coming soonSoonMayhaka Jataka (No. 390)
Jataka 390 of 547, Chakkanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Jataka 410 of 547, Sattakanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Ages 7-12+from$1.99 - Maha-Mangala Jataka (No. 453)Coming soonSoonMaha-Mangala Jataka (No. 453)
Jataka 453 of 547, Dasakanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Suno Katha· PanchatantraThe Fairest Turn
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 1 · Book 16 / 34
A camel joins a lion's family! They play a game. Wait — is it fair? The lion fixes it!
From the original text · Panchatantra
Suno Katha· PanchatantraThe Cave That Talked
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 3 · Book 16 / 18
A lion hides in a cave for a surprise! A smart jackal finds out and runs away safely.
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- Tipallattha-Miga Jataka (No. 16)Coming soonSoonTipallattha-Miga Jataka (No. 16)
Jataka 16 of 547, Ekanipata, from Cowell's edition.
From the original text · Jataka
Ages 7-12+from$1.99 - Upasalha Jataka (No. 166)Coming soonSoonUpasalha Jataka (No. 166)
Jataka 166 of 547, Dukanipata, from Cowell's edition.
From the original text · Jataka
Ages 7-12+from$1.99 - Vatagga-Sindhava Jataka (No. 266)Coming soonSoonVatagga-Sindhava Jataka (No. 266)
Jataka 266 of 547, Tikanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Ages 7-12+from$1.99 - Sasa Jataka (No. 316)Coming soonSoonSasa Jataka (No. 316)
Jataka 316 of 547, Catukkanipata, from Cowell's edition.
From the original text · Jataka
Ages 7-12+from$1.99 - Gumbiya Jataka (No. 366)Coming soonSoonGumbiya Jataka (No. 366)
Jataka 366 of 547, Pañcakanipata, from Cowell's edition.
From the original text · Jataka
Ages 7-12+from$1.99 - Dhajavihetha Jataka (No. 391)Coming soonSoonDhajavihetha Jataka (No. 391)
Jataka 391 of 547, Chakkanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Ages 7-12+from$1.99 - Susima Jataka (No. 411)Coming soonSoonSusima Jataka (No. 411)
Jataka 411 of 547, Sattakanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Ages 7-12+from$1.99 - Ghata Jataka (No. 454)Coming soonSoonGhata Jataka (No. 454)
Jataka 454 of 547, Dasakanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Ages 7-12+from$1.99 The Lion and the Carpenter
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 1 · Book 17 / 34
A carpenter shares yummy food with a lion and they become friends. When the lion's animal friends want food too, everyone has a happy visit together!
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Suno Katha· PanchatantraThe Frog That Rode Snakeback
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 3 · Book 17 / 18
A snake tells a silly story so frogs will give him a ride. He still looks a little hungry — until a clever frog notices, and everyone hops to safety!
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Jataka 17 of 547, Ekanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Jataka 167 of 547, Dukanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Jataka 267 of 547, Tikanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Jataka 317 of 547, Catukkanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Jataka 367 of 547, Pañcakanipata, from Cowell's edition.
From the original text · Jataka
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Jataka 392 of 547, Chakkanipata, from Cowell's edition.
From the original text · Jataka
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Jataka 412 of 547, Sattakanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Ages 7-12+from$1.99 The Plover Who Fought the Ocean
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 1 · Book 18 / 34
A bird boasts big! A wave takes his eggs. Friends help. A god helps too!
From the original text · Panchatantra
The Butter-Blinded Brahmin
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 3 · Book 18 / 18
A gentle Panchatantra story for careful listening.
From the original text · Panchatantra
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Jataka 18 of 547, Ekanipata, from Cowell's edition.
From the original text · Jataka
Ages 7-12+from$1.99 - Sakunagghi Jataka (No. 168)Coming soonSoonSakunagghi Jataka (No. 168)
Jataka 168 of 547, Dukanipata, from Cowell's edition.
From the original text · Jataka
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Jataka 268 of 547, Tikanipata, from Cowell's edition.
From the original text · Jataka
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Jataka 318 of 547, Catukkanipata, from Cowell's edition.
From the original text · Jataka
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Jataka 368 of 547, Pañcakanipata, from Cowell's edition.
From the original text · Jataka
Ages 7-12+from$1.99 - Vighasa Jataka (No. 393)Coming soonSoonVighasa Jataka (No. 393)
Jataka 393 of 547, Chakkanipata, from Cowell's edition.
From the original text · Jataka
Ages 7-12+from$1.99
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