Ten Timeless Tales

Indiaƒ??s top ten best-loved animal fables come to life in theis bnew collection by Bittie Mithal, with superb illustrations. Here youƒ??ll meet rts of smart, silly and clever creatures, like the monkey who manages to out-wit the hungry crocodile, the clever parrots who help their friend escape from her cage, and the wily old heron and the brave crab. Did you know a tortoise could fly? Why do big, strong elephants need the help of tiny mice? And what happens when an angry lion tries to fight his own reflection?These and other charming fables will make perfect read-aloud bed- time stories for younger children, and a gift to treasure for children starting to read for themselves.