The Last Lesson
Long ago a king had three sons who would not study anything at all.
A wise old teacher said, "Give me six months. I will not use one dull book."
Instead he told them stories: about lions and bulls, crows and owls, monkeys and crocodiles.
The princes laughed and argued and asked for one more story every night.
And without noticing, they learned how to choose friends, keep calm and think before acting.
That is how the Panchatantra began, and why you have just read one hundred of its tales.
The best lessons arrive as stories, and stay with you for life.
WisdomDid you know?
The Panchatantra is over 2000 years old and has been translated into more than 50 languages.
Try this at home
Tell your favourite story from this world to someone in your family.
Questions to talk about
Ask these after reading. The answer is underneath each one.
Who did the teacher teach?
Answer: Three princes
How did he teach them?
Answer: With stories
What is the moral?
Answer: The best lessons come as stories
Bring this story to life
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