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This series comprises popular stories from Indian classics, the Panchatantra and
the Jataka. The Panchatantra is one of the earliest books of fables and started travelling from India, the land of its origin before 570 AD. Since then more than 200 versions have been executed in more than fifty languages.

In the Karadi Tales Heritage Series some of the more popular stories have been grippingly adapted by Shobha Viswanath, to lend themselves to the audio format. The dynamic background music, sound effects and foot-tapping songs have been created by
3 Brothers & A Violin
.

Lending voice to Karadi, the storytelling bear, are Naseeruddin Shah and Saeed Jaffrey, stalwarts from Indian theatre and film who bring the stories alive with flawless diction, clear pronunciation and a pace that keeps the child rapt in attention.

Each story is about 1600 words and 22-24 minutes long, and contains 2 songs.


 


narrated by Naseeruddin Shah and cast

One fine day, Chandarva, a small jackal, wakes up to find
his fur all blue. Listen to this hilarious story from the Panchatantra to find out how the blue jackal uses his colour to his advantage.

Winner - White Ravens 2006 selection

Illustrations : Dileep Joshi
ISBN: 81-8190-034-0

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Book+Cassette Rs 99/ US $5.99 Book+CD Rs 125/US $6.99
Hardbound Book+CD Rs 175/US $8.99 




narrated by Naseeruddin Shah and cast

Budhu Raj the evil lion-king has all the animals under complete tyranny. Every day, an animal offers itself as food to the lion, until it is the turn of Chatura, a crafty little hare. Will Chatura escape the clutches of the evil Budhu Raj?

Illustrations : Mandar Kanvinde
ISBN: 81-86838-02-3

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Book+Cassette Rs 99/ US $5.99 Book+CD Rs 125/ US $6.99

 


narrated by Naseeruddin Shah and cast

Sapri, the wicked serpent has once again eaten the little chicks of the crows, Kaala and Karupi. How do they find
a solution to the problem?

Illustrations : Mandar Kanvinde
ISBN: 81-86838-05-8

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Book+Cassette Rs 99/ US $5.99 Book+CD Rs 125/ US $ 6.99

 


narrated by Naseeruddin Shah and cast

In this ever popular story from the Panchatantra, Mrs. Jagged Jaws, the crocodile has developed an appetite for a monkey's heart. Will her henpecked husband Mr. Jagged Jaws meet her desire?

Illustrations : Mandar Kanvinde
ISBN: 81-86838-06-6

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narrated by Saeed Jaffrey and cast

In this delightful story about friendship and loyalty, a set of four unusual friends, a tortoise, a mole, a deer and a crow join forces to outwit a hunter.

Illustrations : A.S. Krishnaswamy
                    Ramesh Babu
ISBN: 81-86838-10-4

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narrated by Saeed Jaffrey and cast

Dhondu, the donkey, thinks he is a wonderful singer. His friend, Juno the jackal, thinks otherwise. Find out how Dhondu's irresistable urge to sing lands him in big trouble one night.

Illustrations : Srividya Natarajan
ISBN: 81-86838-09-0

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narrated by Saeed Jaffrey and cast

The King of Benares and his army have arrived in the monkey kingdom in search of the mango.. Can Kapi,
the monkey king, find a way to protect his subjects?a


Illustrations: Dileep Joshi
ISBN: 81-8190-033-2

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6 Heritage titles in 6 books and 6 audio CDs.

The Blue Jackal

The Foolish Lion

The Crows and the Serpent

The Monkey and the Crocodile

The Four Friends

The Musical Donkey



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6 Books + 6 CDs Rs 600/ US $32.99

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