The Mahabharata is one of the oldest and greatest epics of the world, comprising several stories and characters, adventures and battles, gods, kings and queens, woven into a complex tapestry. This series of ten small books especially designed for young children takes up a skein, unravels it with dexterous simplicity, bringing to the child a glimpse of mythology without losing any of its magic and power. Brilliantly illustrated, these slim books will be a delight to a child who is too young to read by herself, awakening her interest and encouraging her to try. Each book is complete in itself so far as it revolves around a particular event or a story. The greatest Indian classic is replete with tales of courage and wisdom for children, teaching values of a lifetime. This volume of the Mahabharata is an indispensable classic for every home library.