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- Sasankavati, taranga 8Coming soonSoonSasankavati, taranga 8
Ocean of the Streams of Story, book 12, wave 8 (taranga 75 of 124).
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Ages 13-17+from$1.99 - Chandogya Upanishad, prapathaka 8Coming soonSoonChandogya Upanishad, prapathaka 8
Chandogya Upanishad, prapathaka 8 of 8, as one small bedtime idea.
From the original text · The Principal Upanishads
Ages 7-12+from$1.99 The Heron and the Crab
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 1 · Book 9 / 34
A gentle Panchatantra story for careful listening.
From the original text · Panchatantra
The Mice Who Freed the Elephants
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 2 · Book 9 / 10
A gentle Panchatantra story for careful listening.
From the original text · Panchatantra
The Self-Sacrificing Dove
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 3 · Book 9 / 18
A gentle Panchatantra story for careful listening.
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The Donkey in the Tiger Skin
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 4 · Book 9 / 13
A donkey tries on a tiger cloth and learns that being honest feels better.
From the original text · Panchatantra
The Unforgiving Monkey
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 5 · Book 9 / 12
A gentle Panchatantra story for careful listening.
From the original text · Panchatantra
- The jackal and the elephantComing soonSoonThe jackal and the elephant
Hitopadesha, Book 1, fable 1.9.
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Hitopadesha, Book 2, fable 2.9.
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Hitopadesha, Book 3, fable 3.9.
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Ages 7-12+from$1.99 - The two giantsComing soonSoonThe two giants
Hitopadesha, Book 4, fable 4.9.
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Ocean of the Streams of Story, book 7, wave 9 (taranga 43 of 124).
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Ocean of the Streams of Story, book 10, wave 9 (taranga 65 of 124).
From the original text · Kathasaritsagara (Ocean of the Streams of Stories)
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Ocean of the Streams of Story, book 12, wave 9 (taranga 76 of 124).
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Suno Katha· PanchatantraThe Lion and the Clever Rabbit
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 1 · Book 10 / 34
Big Lion is loud and bossy. Little Rabbit shows him the well.
From the original text · Panchatantra
Spot’s Captivity
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 2 · Book 10 / 10
A gentle Panchatantra story for careful listening.
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The Old Man with the Young Wife
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 3 · Book 10 / 18
A gentle Panchatantra story for careful listening.
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The Farmer’s Wife
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 4 · Book 10 / 13
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From the original text · Panchatantra
The Credulous Fiend
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 5 · Book 10 / 12
A gentle Panchatantra story for careful listening.
From the original text · Panchatantra
- The partridges and the seaComing soonSoonThe partridges and the sea
Hitopadesha, Book 2, fable 2.10.
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Hitopadesha, Book 3, fable 3.10.
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Hitopadesha, Book 4, fable 4.10.
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Ocean of the Streams of Story, book 10, wave 10 (taranga 66 of 124).
From the original text · Kathasaritsagara (Ocean of the Streams of Stories)
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Ocean of the Streams of Story, book 12, wave 10 (taranga 77 of 124).
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The Golden DeerAranya Kanda: a beautiful thing that was not what it seemed.
From the original text · Valmiki Ramayana
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Suno Katha· PanchatantraThe Weaver and the Carpenter
Reading age 18+Open book →Series Part 1 · Book 11 / 34
A loyal carpenter helps his lovesick friend reach the palace, with consequences.
From the original text · Panchatantra · Mitra-bheda
The Brahmin, the Thief and the Demon
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 3 · Book 11 / 18
A gentle Panchatantra story for careful listening.
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The Sparrow and the Shivering Monkey
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 4 · Book 11 / 13
A gentle Panchatantra story for careful listening.
From the original text · Panchatantra
The Three-Breasted Princess
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 5 · Book 11 / 12
A gentle Panchatantra story for careful listening.
From the original text · Panchatantra
- The camel, the crow, the tiger and the jackalComing soonSoonThe camel, the crow, the tiger and the jackal
Hitopadesha, Book 4, fable 4.11.
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Ages 7-12+from$1.99 - Sasankavati, taranga 11Coming soonSoonSasankavati, taranga 11
Ocean of the Streams of Story, book 12, wave 11 (taranga 78 of 124).
From the original text · Kathasaritsagara (Ocean of the Streams of Stories)
Ages 13-17+from$1.99 The Ungrateful Man
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 1 · Book 12 / 34
A gentle Panchatantra story for careful listening.
From the original text · Panchatantra
The Snake in the Prince’s Belly
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How Supersmart Ate the Elephant
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 4 · Book 12 / 13
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The Fiend Who Washed His Feet
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 5 · Book 12 / 12
A gentle Panchatantra story for careful listening.
From the original text · Panchatantra
- The old serpent and the frogsComing soonSoonThe old serpent and the frogs
Hitopadesha, Book 4, fable 4.12.
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Ocean of the Streams of Story, book 12, wave 12 (taranga 79 of 124).
From the original text · Kathasaritsagara (Ocean of the Streams of Stories)
Ages 13-17+from$1.99 The Louse and the Bedbug
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 1 · Book 13 / 34
A gentle Panchatantra story for careful listening.
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The Gullible Carpenter
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 3 · Book 13 / 18
A gentle Panchatantra story for careful listening.
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The Dog Who Went Abroad
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 4 · Book 13 / 13
Citrāṅga visits a new place, finds a kind home, and remembers that home can feel safe.
From the original text · Panchatantra · Mitra-bheda
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Hitopadesha, Book 4, fable 4.13.
From the original text · Hitopadesha
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Ocean of the Streams of Story, book 12, wave 13 (taranga 80 of 124).
From the original text · Kathasaritsagara (Ocean of the Streams of Stories)
Ages 13-17+from$1.99 Mouse-Maid Made Mouse
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 3 · Book 14 / 18
A gentle Panchatantra story for careful listening.
From the original text · Panchatantra
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Ocean of the Streams of Story, book 12, wave 14 (taranga 81 of 124).
From the original text · Kathasaritsagara (Ocean of the Streams of Stories)
Ages 13-17+from$1.99 The Goose and the Owl
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 1 · Book 15 / 34
A gentle Panchatantra story for careful listening.
From the original text · Panchatantra
The Bird with Golden Droppings
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 3 · Book 15 / 18
Sindhuka the bird shares a golden surprise and flies free.
From the original text · Panchatantra · Kākolūkīyam
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Ocean of the Streams of Story, book 12, wave 15 (taranga 82 of 124).
From the original text · Kathasaritsagara (Ocean of the Streams of Stories)
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