Panchatantra Book 1 – Wisdom in Losing Friends

“Wisdom in Losing Friends” is the first book of the Panchatantra for Bright Minds series — a modern retelling designed to help children understand friendship, emotions, communication, and the consequences of misunderstanding.

This book gently shows how friendships break, how trust gets shaken, and how children can rebuild bonds with empathy and clarity. Written in simple, engaging language, it makes ancient Indian wisdom easy, relatable, and enjoyable for today’s young readers.

About This Book

“Wisdom in Losing Friends” explores what happens when strong feelings, wrong assumptions, or hurtful actions come between friends.
Through a collection of thoughtful stories, children learn how:

• Fear and jealousy can influence decisions

• Misunderstandings cause conflict

• Anger can hurt friendships

• Honest communication can prevent mistakes

• Kindness and forgiveness help repair relationships

The book has been rewritten specifically for ages 7–12, balancing meaningful lessons with enjoyable storytelling.

What Children Learn From This Book

• How misunderstandings happen in friendships

• Why emotional reactions can break trust

• How to pause, think, and choose wisely

• How to talk through conflicts respectfully

• How courage and honesty strengthen relationships

Stories in This Book

This volume includes modern retellings inspired by classic Panchatantra tales, such as:

• The Lion and the Charging Bull

• The Friend Who Listened to Fear

• The Jealous Whisper

• The Counsel of a Calm Mind

• The Bond That Was Broken

• The Mistake That Changed Everything

• The Lesson of the Hurt Heart

Why This Book Works for Ages 7–12

Children in this age group begin navigating:

• Friendships

• Conflicts

• Emotions

• Social groups

• Trust and betrayal

This book helps them reflect on these real-life experiences in a gentle, safe, and thoughtful way.

It teaches emotional intelligence without preaching — through storytelling.