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Suno Katha· Panchatantra
Mister Duly's Lucky Saying
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A man says the same thing every time. It gets him a happy ending!
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Suno Katha· PanchatantraThe Snake and the Ants
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 3 · Book 6 / 18
A big snake gets stuck! Ants push and push. He pops free!
From the original text · Panchatantra
The Jackal Raised by Lions
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 4 · Book 6 / 13
A lion mother raises a lost jackal as her own. They are one happy family — until a little surprise means it's time for the jackal to meet new friends!
From the original text · Panchatantra
Suno Katha· PanchatantraThe Singing Donkey
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A donkey wants to sing at night. His friend says be quiet. He learns to listen.
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The eleventh day of the moon.
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A name chosen with love.
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The night Lakshmi visits.
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Kheer on a silver spoon.
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Peace, three times.
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Because there is enough.
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The tree the Buddha sat under.
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The colour of the sky and the sea.
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A king who climbed forts.
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Quick brushes near a temple.
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A carpet of petals.
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White and gold.
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Clay and rhythm from the south.
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Soft wood, bright paint.
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The busiest temple in the world.
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