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  1. The Girl Who Married a Snake

    The Girl Who Married a Snake

    Series 1 · The Loss of Friends

    Story 26 of 34

    English · Ages 0-3

    Reading age 0-3Open book

    Series Part 1 · Book 26 / 34

    A snake son gets a kind bride. She finds a happy surprise.

    From the original text · Panchatantra

    Series Part 1 · The Loss of FriendsBook 26 of 34
  2. Pushpaka Sings

    Pushpaka Sings

    Series 1 · The Loss of Friends

    Story 27 of 34

    English · Ages 0-3

    Reading age 0-3Open book

    Series Part 1 · Book 27 / 34

    A little parrot named Pushpaka meets someone new, feels unsure, asks the kind gods about him, and finds there was nothing to fear at all.

    From the original text · Panchatantra

    Series Part 1 · The Loss of FriendsBook 27 of 34
  3. The Monkeys and the Red Fruits

    The Monkeys and the Red Fruits

    Series 1 · The Loss of Friends

    Story 28 of 34

    English · Ages 0-3

    Reading age 0-3Open book

    Series Part 1 · Book 28 / 34

    Cold monkeys blow on red fruits. A little bird tries to help.

    From the original text · Panchatantra

    Series Part 1 · The Loss of FriendsBook 28 of 34

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