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100	1		_aBabbitt, Ellen C.
245	1	0	_aJataka tales
246	1		_aThe Jatakas: Tales of India
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2020
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2020-06-28
505	0		_aThe monkey and the crocodile -- How the turtle saved his own life -- The merchant of Seri -- The turtle who couldn't stop talking -- The ox who won the forfeit -- The sandy road -- The quarrel of the quails -- The measure of rice -- The foolish, timid rabbit -- The wise and the foolish merchant -- The elephant Girly-Face -- The Banyan deer -- The princes and the water-sprite -- The king's white elephant -- The ox who envied the pig -- Grannie's blackie -- The crab and the crane -- Why the owl is not king of the birds.
508			_aProduced by Carlos Colón, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"Jataka Tales" by Ellen C. Babbitt is a collection of moral stories that were originally part of Buddhist literature, likely written in the early 20th century. The tales recount the adventures of the Buddha in his former lives, often illustrated with profound moral lessons suitable for children. The stories draw from ancient folklore and reflect themes of wisdom, kindness, and self-sacrifice. The book comprises a series of engaging fables, each featuring animals in roles that highlight their virtues and vices. For example, in "The Monkey and the Crocodile," cleverness saves the monkey from being eaten, while "The Banyan Deer" showcases selflessness as the king of the deer sacrifices himself for the sake of another. Each tale is crafted to impart ethical teachings, encouraging readers to reflect on values such as cooperation, honesty, and the importance of thinking before acting. Through these charming stories, Babbitt presents timeless wisdom wrapped in delightful narratives that resonate with both young and adult audiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAnimals -- Folklore
653			_aFolklore -- India
653			_aJataka stories, English
653			_aJataka stories
700	1		_aYoung, Ellsworth, _d1866-1952
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62514
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