The Lion and The Hare is an illustrated tale adapted from the Panchatantra. In this tale, a hare outsmarts a fierce lion and thus brings back peace in the jungle. This picture book is great for toddlers and young readers. The book contains 18 pages of beautiful illustrations that helps the story come alive.About Panchatantra: Panchatantra is a collection of Indian fables from the third century BC. The stories are told through the animals and birds, have an universal appeal and they teach many lessons. These stories have been frequently translated and they are widely known in the world.