Hiran the deer, Kraken the crow, Chuhaa the rat and Kachua the wise old tortoise live and play together in the forest, but when danger strikes one of them, they show what good friends they really are. Read this and other popular tales from the Panchatantra joyfully retold by Suvir Kaul. The luminous illustrations by Bindia Thapar make this perhaps the most beautiful Panchatantra ever published. A Children’s Bookshelf Selection: Each month our editor’s pick the best books for children and young adults by age to be a part of the children’s bookshelf. These are editorial recommendations made by our team of experts. Our monthly reading list includes a mix of bestsellers and top new releases and evergreen books that will help enhance a child’s reading life.