Tired of being chased by villagers and ignored by their mighty king, the animals of Nallamala Forest make a bold, unprecedented move?they turn to democracy. But how does a forest full of creatures vote? And who will rise as their new leader, if not the mighty lion? Author Karteek Manchala reimagines the ancient fables of Panchatantra for the modern times. Meet monkey Monk the dreamer, Wisy the all-seeing owl, Doxy the ambitious fox, and Maheesha the lion who won?t give up his throne without a fight. Brimming with wit and wild fun, Panchatantra 2.0takes young readers on an unforgettable ride through the forest, encouraging them to think about fairness, involvement, responsibility?and the power of coming together to make big changes, while gently reminding us to protect our forests and the creatures that call them home.