The Princess and the the Swans

Come with us to a land far away and a time long ago! Come and meet princesses and kings, talking monkeys, a wise judge, a shrewd thief, a foolish snake, a flock of swans and many other interesting characters. Visit places like a palace on an island, a jungle filled with exotic animals and a healing well.

This delightful collection of short stories is sure to capture the imagination of children and adults alike. With simple but engaging language, vivid illustrations, and important lessons to be learned from every story, this is a book to be read again and again.

“These stories have many ethical lessons for the readers to learn.” A translator of Pashto.

“Every story is full of flavour and interest – I didn’t want to stop reading.” A reviewer of Pashto texts.

“These stories catch your attention from the very start. They are not too long and are perfect for learners of Pashto and English.” An educationist working in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

This book is part of the ongoing collaborative partnership between the InterLit Foundation and Pashto Academy, University of Pehsawar, to provide children with edifying stories and preserve the Pashto language and culture by developing literature across genres and age groups.

Published 2023, Interlit Foundation – Pakistan, Pashto Academy – University of Peshawar, Pakistan

Pashto Text copyright InterLit Foundation and Pashto Academy

Soft Cover Paperback
ISBN 978-969-8343-54-5