Kali and Ghoom

From the KākolΕ«kΔ«yam β€” the third book of the ancient Panchatantra β€” comes the tale of Kali the crow and Ghoom the owl. When a bullying owl steals the crows' beloved banyan tree, little Kali does not fight with his wings. He fights with his wits. This story reminds us that patience, a good plan, and the trust of true friends will always find a way home.

Ages 3-5 5 min read
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Kali and Ghoom

From the KākolΕ«kΔ«yam β€” the third book of the ancient Panchatantra β€” comes the tale of Kali the crow and Ghoom the owl. When a bullying owl steals the crows' beloved banyan tree, little Kali does not fight with his wings. He fights with his wits. This story reminds us that patience, a good plan, and the trust of true friends will always find a way home.

Ages 3-5 5 min read A clever plan beats a loud bully.
Kali and Ghoom
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The Moral of the Story
A clever plan beats a loud bully.

For parents & caregivers

Talk about this story

Three questions to spark a conversation with your child after reading.

Why do you think Kali didn't fly away like the other crows? What would you have done?

Kali used a clever plan instead of fighting. Can you think of a time you solved a problem by thinking carefully?

Kali's friends waited and trusted him even when they couldn't see his plan. Why is it important to trust the people we love?

Nitin Srivastava

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