My first story from panchtantra (20 Moral stories in large print)

The Panchatantra is an ancient Indian collection of fables and stories, originally written in Sanskrit by Vishnu Sharma. It uses animal characters and moral lessons to convey wisdom and practical insights into life. The stories are divided into five sections or "tantras," each focusing on a different aspect of life and relationships.

Here's a description of one of the popular stories:

"The Monkey and the Crocodile"

Once upon a time, a clever monkey lived in a tree by a river. This tree bore delicious fruits, which the monkey loved to eat. One day, a crocodile swam up to the tree and told the monkey he was hungry. The kind monkey shared his fruits with the crocodile, and they quickly became friends.

The crocodile enjoyed the fruits so much that he kept coming back, and they continued to share. Eventually, the crocodile told his wife about his friend, the monkey, and how he lived on fruits. The crocodile’s wife grew envious, thinking that if the monkey's fruits were so tasty, the monkey's heart must be even tastier. She insisted that her husband bring the monkey to her, so she could eat his heart.

Reluctantly, the crocodile agreed. He invited the monkey to visit his home across the river, offering him a ride on his back. However, halfway across, the crocodile confessed the real reason for inviting him: his wife wanted to eat his heart.

The clever monkey quickly thought of a way to save himself. He calmly told the crocodile that he had left his heart hanging on the tree. The crocodile, believing him, swam back to the tree so the monkey could retrieve it.