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Help Us Donate “Hemi Demi Semi Quaver – A Day with Bees” 7 Basic Human Emotions – Children’s Book

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We believe every child deserves a window into the wonderful world of emotions. That’s why we’re dedicated to getting “Hemi Demi Semi Quaver – A Day with Bees” into the hands of children who need it most!

“Hemi Demi Semi Quaver” is a fun, interactive book that teaches children about the emotional spectrum, helping them explore feelings like joy, curiosity, and everything in between. It’s a vital tool for building emotional awareness and empathy.

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Released on YouTube: “The Monkey and the Crocodile”

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Available on YouTube, the video/audio version of “The Monkey and the Crocodile,” a new retelling of the ancient Indian fable that teaches a new generation about trust, betrayal, and the power of perseverance through wit, and featuring rich colorful illustrations, is now available.

* © Developed with the assistance of Gemini.ai by Henrik Frederiksen [Founder ElephantTribe.org]

** Original Story from The Patantra: Book V “Ill-Considered Actions”

The Monkey and the Berry Tree

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Serving as a moral guide, the retelling of “The Monkey and the Berry Tree” from the Panchatantra (or “The Unforgiving Monkey”) helps young people grasp that sharing is much sweeter than having everything to oneself, ultimately emphasizing the vital values of trust and forgiveness over the pitfalls of greed and vindictiveness. Read the complete book with rich illustrations below.

Deep in a sunny jungle lived a happy troop of monkeys. Their chief, Rishi, was the oldest and wisest. “Our home is wonderful,” Rishi would say. “We have everything we need.”

One day, they found a special tree in the King’s garden. It was filled with the most delicious-looking red berries they had ever seen! “Wow!” chattered the little monkeys.

Rishi saw the berries. “Wait,” he warned. “These belong to King Raja. We must not eat them until he says it’s okay. Good things come to those who wait.”

Just then, a grumpy ram named Munch stomped by. “Nonsense!” he bleated. “If you see something yummy, you should eat it all up right away! Don’t listen to him.”

The little monkeys looked at the juicy berries. They forgot all about Rishi’s wise words and decided to listen to Munch the greedy ram instead.

The monkeys scrambled up the tree and gobbled the berries. They ate and ate until not a single berry was left. Their tummies felt very, very full. Oof!

The kind King Raja came to his garden. He had a big basket because he wanted to share the berries with everyone. When he saw the empty tree, he was very sad.

“Oh dear,” said the King. “Because the monkeys were greedy, now there are no berries left for anyone to share.” He put a small fence around the tree to let it grow new berries in peace.

The little monkeys were sad. Their tummies hurt from eating too much, and they felt bad for not sharing. They went to Rishi. “You were right,” they chirped softly. “We should have listened.”

From then on, the monkeys always remembered to listen to wise advice. They learned that sharing is much sweeter than having everything all to yourself!

* © Developed with the assistance of Gemini.ai by Henrik Frederiksen [Founder ElephantTribe.org]

** Original Story from The Patantra: Book V “Ill-Considered Actions”

The Clever Crab and the Tricky Stork

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This ancient Indian fable from the Panchatantra retells the moral lesson that it’s necessary to use critical thinking and wit to be cautious when offered help, as those with a hidden agenda often reveal themselves through their actions.

Once upon a time, in a big, sparkly pond, lived an old stork named Baka. Baka had long legs and a long, long beak. He loved to eat yummy fish, but he was getting too old and slow to catch them. “Oh, my tummy rumbles,” he sighed.

One sunny morning, Baka had a tricky idea. He stood by the water and started to cry. “Boo-hoo-hoo!” he wailed. The little fish swam near. “What’s wrong, Baka?” they asked.

“Oh, my little fishy friends,” sniffled Baka. “A man told me this pond will dry up soon! There will be no more water for you to swim in.” The fish looked very worried.

“But don’t you worry!” said Baka with a sly smile. “I can help! I will carry you, one by one, in my beak to a brand new, bigger pond!” The fish thought Baka was very kind.

So, one by one, Baka picked up the fish in his beak and flew away. But he didn’t take them to a new pond. He took them to a big rock and… GULP! He ate them all up.

In the pond also lived a clever little crab named Karka. Karka had big, strong pinchers and smart, beady eyes. He watched Baka and thought, “Hmm, something is not right.”

Karka said to Baka, “Mr. Stork, it’s my turn! Please take me to the new pond, too!” Baka was happy to eat a yummy crab. “Hop on!” he said.

Baka flew up, up, up with Karka on his back. But instead of flying to a new pond, he flew towards the big, scary rock. Karka saw the fish bones on the rock below. He knew Baka’s tricky plan!

“You are a tricky stork!” shouted Karka. And with his big, strong pinchers, he gave Baka’s long neck a big… PINCH! “Ouch, ouch, ouch!” cried Baka.

Baka let go of Karka, and the clever little crab fell safely back into his pond. Baka, with his sore neck, flew far, far away and never came back. Karka the crab saved the day because he was so smart!

* Developed with the assistance of Gemini.ai by Henrik Frederiksen [Founder ElephantTribe.org 

** Original Story from The Patantra: Book I “The Loss of Friends”

Silas the Proud Snake

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This fresh take on an ancient Indian fable teaches a new generation that a beautiful but lonely prison is built by too much pride, and that being kind is much better than being a bully, as a kind spirit and an open heart create real connections. Read the complete book with rich colorful illustrations below.

In the big, green jungle, lived a very big snake named Silas. “I am the biggest and the best!” he would hiss. “S-s-so s-s-strong!”

One day, Silas found a perfect new home under the roots of a giant tree. “This is a home for the best!” he said. But right next door was a busy, busy anthill.

Silas did not like his new neighbors. He slithered to the anthill and hissed, “Go away, little ants! This is my home now. I don’t want you here!”

A little ant named Pip came out. “This is our home, too,” she said bravely. “We are not leaving.”

Silas was angry! “I am big and you are small! You will do as I s-s-say!” He puffed himself up, trying to look even bigger.

Then, Silas did a not-nice thing. WHUMP! He hit the anthill with his big tail. “Go away!” he shouted.

Suddenly, the anthill buzzed with angry ants. Out they marched, one after another! Pip was in the front, leading her friends.

The tiny ants crawled all over the big snake. Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! They gave him tiny little bites. “Ouchy!” cried Silas. “S-s-stop, please!”


Silas felt very sore and very sad. He knew he had been a bully. He went back to the anthill. “I’m s-s-sorry,” he whispered to Pip. “I was not being kind.”

Pip and the ants forgave him. From that day on, Silas the big snake and the tiny ants were the best of friends. Silas learned that being kind is much better than being a bully.

* © Developed with the assistance of Gemini.ai by Henrik Frederiksen [Founder ElephantTribe.org]

** Original Story from The Patantra: Book III “Crows and Owls”