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The old snake is punished – the frogs will now ride on him. The frogs jump for joy – but they had better watch out! This unusual bilingual retelling of a Panchatantra favourite swings sympathy in favour of the snake. Stunning pictures are based on wooden folk toys from Channapatna in Karnataka, a craft style that came centuries ago from Persia.
ISBN: 9788181468772
Pages: 20
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
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