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Originally written in Sanskrit, the Panchatantra is the oldest collection of Indian fables. The large majority of the characters are animals, with a typical nature, like the lion is strong but dumb, the rabbit is wise, the jackal is clever, the tortoise is stupid and the cat is intelligent. The stories of the Panchatantra teach us how to understand people, how to choose trustworthy friends, how to solve problems through tact and wisdom and how...

Grandma tells the best stories in the world! Join Joss, Terry and Alex as their granny tells tales of scary pirates and children with strange red dots on their faces, of a naughty boy named Robin whose toothpaste, toothbrush, schoolbag and alarm clock scold him! And then there is the story of Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad. Wolf who wanted to gobble her up, and Pinocchio whose nose grew longer and longer every time he told a lie!

The Hitopadesha are fables that were written in the 12th century AD. These tales of wisdom were written in the Sanskrit language and are part of India's great cultural heritage. Each story aims to educate young minds about life, morals, and values, so that they may become responsible and wise adults. This special collectoin is sure to denight children with its easy language, colourful illustrations and engaging stories. It is a collection as e...

Ganesha is a Large Print book about Lord Ganesha, also known as 'Ganapati', who is proclaimed as one of the deities best-known and most widely worshipped in the Hindu tradition.

Good books and good stories are great fordeveloping young minds. The beautifully illustratedstories in this book make for a pleasurablereading time and teach children someimportant lessons for life.

Jack's boring life turns into quite the adventure when he gets some old beans that turn into a giant beanstalk. Does Jack climb up the beanstalk and have a wonderful adventure? Read on to find out.

Krishna is a Large Print book about Krishna, an Avatar of Vishnu who is considered in the Hindu tradition as the supreme being.

The great Lord Shiva is the destroyer of all that is evil in the three worlds of Heaven, Earth and Hell. He forms the Hindu Trinity of gods with Brahma, the creator and Vishnu, the preserver of mankind. This beautifully illustrated book tells the glorious tales of this mighty god - traditional tales from Hindu mythology that are passed on from generation to generation. Read of the fascinating legend of Sati, how Parvati became Lord Shiva's wif...

All David's Girandfather ever needed was his old armchair to sit in to tell David a story. And Grandfather had a story for every occasion - whether it was David deciding to be a photographer, or that time when David decided to share the joy of Christmas. With Grandfather's Stories, now you too can learn about love, hope, respect and make the right choices in life.

This book is about Goddess Kali and her relentless fight against Shumbha-Nishumbha. Learn about the birth of the angry Goddess and how shedefeated the evil and corrupt powers one afteranother. The dramatic and compelling narrative, interspersed with beautiful illustrations, makesIndian mythology come alive.

Hanuman is a Hindu deity who is an ardent devotee of Rama, a central character in the Indian epic Ramayana. Children will enjoy this large print story on Hanuman. The simply written text is supplemented by astounding visuals.

When the evil demon, Mahishasura, defeated the gods and took control of Amravati, all the gods came together, creating a woman using the best parts of all their powers. This woman came to be known as Devi Durga. Read about her fight against all forms of evil, her love and devotion to Lord Shiva and her various incarnations.

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was rightfully called 'Mahatma': The Great Soul. He helped India attain independence from British rule through non-violent resistance. Indians honour Gandhi as the 'Father of the Nation'. Mahatma Gandhi introduced the principles of non-violence, courage and truth, known as 'Satyagraha', influencing political activists throughout the world. His concepts of simple living and high thinking still continue to inspire peop...

A treasury of fairy tales, this collection is guaranteed to delight and entertain young minds. Enjoy reading these stories, and see your favourite fairies, princes, princesses and knights come alive in the wonderful illustrations.

Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Gold coins falling from her hands show that she brings wealth to her devotees. Two elephants are often shown standing next to her - symbolizing spiritual prosperity. She is always portrayed sitting on a lotus which symbolizes creation of universe and continuity of organic life from Vishnu's navel.

Long, long ago, around the sixth century BC, lived a gifted storyteller named Aesop. Not much is known about him, but what one does know is that he could make his audiences roll with laughter at his delightful tales. Read some of Aesop's timeless fables in this book. These wonderful stories have been passed down from generation to generation, imparting valuable life lessons in a simple and entertaining way.

Make reading time a delightful learningexperience, introducing children to thestories and characters of the Biblewith this vibrant, illustrated book, where God brings to life Day and Night, Adam and Eve and all of Creation.Read all about Noah and his Ark fullof animals, about clever David and thegiant, Goliath, the wise Moses and theTen Commandments and many moreinteresting stories.

Albanian-born Roman Catholic nun Mother Teresa also known as the Saint of theGutters, devoted her life to serving the poorest of the poor and the needy. This beautifullyillustrated biography traces her journey as a young teacher to becoming the saviour ofthe underprivileged.Mother Teresa's life and labour bore witness to the joy of loving, the greatness and dignityof every person, the value of little things done faithfully and with love and th...

The Hindus consider Lord Brahma as the Creator of the Universe. Along with Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva, he forms the Holy Trinity. As creation is the work of the mind and the intellect, Lord Brahma symbolises the Universal Mind. From the standpoint of an individual, he symbolises one's own mind and intellect. However, Lord Brahma has lost his claim to being a supreme deity. Today, there is no cult or sect that exclusively worships him, but ther...

Good books and good stories are great fordeveloping young minds. The beautifully illustratedstories in this book make for a pleasurablereading time and teach children someimportant lessons for life.