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Welcome to "The Short Story Book for Children - Morals and Humour," a delightful collection of tales that blend whimsy with wisdom. In these pages, young readers will embark on enchanting adventures filled with imaginative characters and memorable lessons that resonate through time.
Stories have always been a fundamental part of our culture, allowing us to explore complex ideas through simple narratives. This book aims to engage children’s curiosity while instilling essential morals that guide their behaviour and understanding of the world. Each tale encourages readers to reflect on their actions, the importance of friendship, honesty, and the value of empathy, all wrapped in the cloak of humour and charm.
From a clever crow to a dancing monkey, the characters in these stories are crafted to spark laughter and contemplation alike. We believe that the journey through literature should not only entertain but also nurture the spirit and inspire growth.
As you turn these pages with your little ones, we invite you to discuss the themes and morals embedded within each story. Together, you can discover the invaluable lessons that can shape character and understanding. May this collection inspire laughter, ignite imagination, and foster a lifelong love for reading in the hearts of young adventurers.
Happy reading!
Dr Anshumali Pandey
Dr. Anshumali Pandey: The Hospitality Guru, Tribal Food Enthusiast & Master of Many Hats
If there were a PhD in doing everything exceptionally well, Dr. Anshumali Pandey would probably have written the syllabus. A man of many talents (and possibly more hours in the day than the rest of us), he has seamlessly juggled roles as an educator, chef, author, business auditor, and culinary adventurer—all while maintaining an unwavering enthusiasm for tribal cuisine, tourism, and the hospitality industry.
Armed with a PhD in Management, Dr. Pandey has mastered the complex world of higher education, office administration, HR, labor laws, audits, procurement, and tender processes—essentially, all the things that make most people’s heads spin. His expertise has rightfully earned him recognition from the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, which awarded him a National Appreciation certificate and a memento in 2018 (presumably, for being an unstoppable force of knowledge and innovation).
His passion for tribal food and tourism isn’t just a hobby—it’s practically a second career. While most people collect fridge magnets from their travels, Dr. Pandey collects research papers, having published a staggering 99 works, including 78 books and short stories. His writing portfolio spans everything from culinary arts to HR management, children’s literature to spirituality—because why stick to one genre when you can master them all?
For over two decades, he has lived in the picturesque tribal belt of Dadra & Nagar Haveli, dedicating his time to understanding and uplifting rural communities. If there’s a story to be told about indigenous culture or a traditional recipe that needs preserving, Dr. Pandey is probably already writing about it.
A true hospitality sector powerhouse, Dr. Pandey’s boundless passion, encyclopedic knowledge, and ability to make complicated subjects almost sound fun have cemented his reputation as an industry leader. His work continues to inspire aspiring professionals across multiple fields—though, honestly, just keeping up with his achievements is an accomplishment in itself!
