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The Elephant's Friend and Other Tales from Ancient India

By Marcia Williams

A treasure trove of Indian animal stories for children to enjoy again and again.

These eight individual stories form a magical collection of India's best-loved animal folk tales. Taken from the three books of Indian folk tales – Hitopadesha Tales, Jataka Tales and Panchantra Tales – the stories are beautifully illustrated and packed with humour and warmth.

Categories: Illustrated Classics

For readers aged: 7+

  • Publication details:
  • Format: Hardback
  • ISBN: 9781406335231
  • Published: 03 May 2012
  • Price: £12.99
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  • Size: 316 x 253 mm
  • Pages: 40

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'A delight. She has a gift of making stories ... accessible and lively' Books for Keeps

'A delight. She has a gift of making stories, whether from history or myths from different cultures, accessible and lively, both with her words and images' Books For Keeps

'a delightful collection.' CBI recommended reads of 2012

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