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  1. The Wedge-Pulling Monkey

    Illustration pending

    Series 1 · The Loss of Friends

    Story 2 of 34

    Coming soon

    The Wedge-Pulling Monkey

    Panchatantra, Book 1 (The Loss of Friends), story 2 of 34 in Ryder's translation.

    From the original text · Panchatantra

    Ages 7-12+
    Series Part 1 · The Loss of FriendsBook 2 of 34
  2. The Monkey and the Crocodile

    Illustration pending

    Series 4 · Loss of Gains

    Story 2 of 13

    Coming soon

    The Monkey and the Crocodile

    A quick mind and a jamun tree.

    From the original text · Panchatantra

    Ages 0-3+
    Series Part 4 · Loss of GainsBook 2 of 13
  3. The Unforgiving Monkey

    Illustration pending

    Series 5 · Ill-Considered Action

    Story 9 of 12

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    The Unforgiving Monkey

    Panchatantra, Book 5 (Ill-Considered Action), story 9 of 12 in Ryder's translation.

    From the original text · Panchatantra

    Ages 7-12+
    Series Part 5 · Ill-Considered ActionBook 9 of 12
  4. The Monk Who Left His Body Behind

    Illustration pending

    Series 1 · The Loss of Friends

    Story 25 of 34

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    The Monk Who Left His Body Behind

    Panchatantra, Book 1 (The Loss of Friends), story 25 of 34 in Ryder's translation.

    From the original text · Panchatantra

    Ages 7-12+
    Series Part 1 · The Loss of FriendsBook 25 of 34
  5. The Unteachable Monkey

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    Series 1 · The Loss of Friends

    Story 28 of 34

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    The Unteachable Monkey

    Panchatantra, Book 1 (The Loss of Friends), story 28 of 34 in Ryder's translation.

    From the original text · Panchatantra

    Ages 7-12+
    Series Part 1 · The Loss of FriendsBook 28 of 34

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