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  1. The Lion and the Carpenter

    The Lion and the Carpenter

    Series 1 · The Loss of Friends

    Story 17 of 34

    English · Ages 0-3

    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!

    From the original text · Panchatantra

    Series Part 1 · The Loss of FriendsBook 17 of 34
  2. The Frog That Rode Snakeback

    The Frog That Rode Snakeback

    Series 3 · Crows and Owls

    Story 17 of 18

    English · Ages 0-3

    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!

    From the original text · Panchatantra

    Series Part 3 · Crows and OwlsBook 17 of 18

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