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The stories of Tenalirama are as popular as Akbar-Birbal stories. Tenalirama also known as Tenaliraman in some parts of the southern India, was the court-jester of the ruler of Vijayanagar, Krishnadeva Rai. Tenalirama was a very clever and witty person. He was so quick and prompt in his reply to any question of the King, that the king was often left speechless. He could resolve the most difficult problem with simplicity and ease, through his wit and funny tricks. Tenalirama became favourite of the King and was also his most trusted and admired friend. Here, we present a collection of some of the interesting tales of Krishnadev Rai and Tenalirama duo, with colourful illustrations. Hope our young readers will enjoy reading these interesting stories.,The stories of Panchtantra are very old. They were originally written in Sanskrit. They are a collection of short stories which are not only interesting to read, but also the best guide to instil moral values among children. Every story imparts a moral value. That is why they are read with great interest by readers of all age groups.The word Panchtantra is a combination of two words: 'pancha' means 'five' and 'tantra' means 'practice' or principles of conduct. So, Panchtantra depicts nitishastra (wise conduct of life) through stories mainly of animals which children love to read.We are presenting a collection of interesting tales from Panchtantra with colourful illustrations. We hope our young readers would enjoy reading these stories.,Akbar and Birbal stories are very famous and popular in India. Birbal was one of the Nine Jewels of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, the Great. By virtue of his wit, wisdom and subtle humour, Birbal became the most trusted courtier of King Akbar. However, many courtiers were jealous of Birbal's star-like rise to fortune and power. They always tried to plot his downfall.In Birbal, Akbar found a true sympathiser and a friend. The witty and humorous exchanges between them have become a part of the rich tradition of Indian folk tales. For generations, Akbar-Birbal stories have delighted children and grown-ups alike . Some of the stories are presented here with colorful illustrations. Hope, children will enjoy reading these interesting stories.