Under the Great Plum Tree

Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the sting of a broken promise or navigating a friendship where someone they love has let them down. Based on an ancient Indian fable from the Panchatantra, this story follows the unlikely bond between Miss Bandari the monkey and Mr. Magarmach the crocodile. It explores how kindness can be exploited and how forgiveness is possible when accountability is taken. Perfect for children aged 4 to 8, it offers a gentle way to discuss peer pressure and the internal conflict between family loyalty and doing what is right. Parents will appreciate how it models clever problem-solving and the restoration of trust after a betrayal.