Once upon a time
The Greedy Jackal and the Figs
Panchatantra · retold for families
About 3 min read aloud · For grown-ups and children together
Ripe figs hung over a cliff. A jackal leaped from a rock, grabbed a branch, and ate until his belly swelled.
He tried to climb down. The branch bent over empty air. Below, river stones waited.
A goat passed on the safe path. “Jump to me,” bleated the goat. “Too far,” whined the jackal, tail tight.
At last he dropped figs one by one until light enough to scramble back. He ate modestly ever after.
Greed makes high places lonely.
Classic tale retold by IRA Creations for screen-free bedtime. After the story, try a quiet craft — our painting kits or free colouring sheets.