The Elephant's Friend and Other Tales from Ancient India (Graphic Novel)

Written and illustrated by Marcia Williams

Discover ancient India's animal folktales filled with friendship, greed, and humor.

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40 pages· 2,897 words· Est. 30 min read-aloud· ~600L

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Bookroo's summary

Journey to ancient India with a collection of eight enchanting animal folktales. Meet an elephant and a dog who form an unlikely friendship, a greedy traveler ensnared by a tiger, and a tortoise whose chatter leads to trouble. These tales, drawn from Hitopadesha, Jataka, and Panchantra, are brought to life with vibrant illustrations, offering humor and timeless wisdom. Will the characters learn from their adventures, or will their flaws lead them astray? Dive into these stories to find out!

From the publisher

Step back into ancient India as Marcia Williams brings her inviting comic-book style to eight animal folktales that continue to enchant children today. Have you heard about the elephant and the dog who became not just unlikely companions, but the best of friends? Or the traveler whose greed for gold lures him straight into the scrawny tiger s trap? How about the talkative tortoise who can t keep his mouth closed to save his life? Drawing from three books of best-loved Indian folktales Hitopadesha Tales, Jataka Tales, and Panchantra Tales this graphic storybook collection, alive with kid-friendly illustrations, is infused with humor and warmth.”

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