More Jataka Tales by Ellen C. Babbitt
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"More Jataka Tales" by Ellen C. Babbitt is a collection of folk tales inspired by ancient Indian literature, specifically the Jataka tales, which recount the previous lives of the Buddha in various forms, often as animals. Written in the early 20th century, this book serves as an extension to a previous compilation and is designed for children, emphasizing moral lessons through engaging stories. The tales focus on themes of friendship, wisdom, and
the consequences of one’s actions, illustrating how various characters navigate challenges in their unique worlds. In this collection, readers are introduced to a variety of characters and their adventures, such as the clever Girl Monkey who steals a queen's pearls, the Three Fishes who escape a fisherman's net through teamwork, and the Brave Little Bowman who proves that physical size does not determine courage. With each story, the characters face moral dilemmas that impart lessons about greed, cunning, compassion, and the importance of using one's intellect. The engaging narratives, accompanied by delightful illustrations, make these tales not only entertaining but also educational, fostering a sense of curiosity and ethical understanding among young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Babbitt, Ellen C. |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Young, Ellsworth, 1866-1952 |
| Title | More Jataka Tales |
| Contents | The girl monkey and the string of pearls -- The three fishes -- The tricky wolf and the rats -- The woodpecker, turtle, and deer -- The golden goose -- The stupid monkeys -- The cunning wolf -- The penny-wise monkey -- The red-bud tree -- The woodpecker and the lion -- The otters and the wolf -- How the monkey saved his troop -- The hawks and their friends -- The brave little bowman -- The foolhardy wolf -- The stolen plow -- The lion in bad company -- The wise goat and the wolf -- Prince Wicked and the grateful animals -- Beauty and Brownie -- The elephant and the dog. |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Tonya Allen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 90.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Animals -- Folklore |
| Subject | Folklore -- India |
| Subject | Jataka stories, English |
| Subject | Jataka stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 7518 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-07518-1 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Mar 21, 2015 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1088 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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