This collection of stories is based upon tales told by the Buddha to his monks 2500 years ago. Isabel Wyatt's enchanting retelling conjures up a rich world of eastern legend, ruled by courtly kings and wise men, and populated by brave princes, faithful elephants and cunning monkeys. The stories tell of great adventures and heroes, of danger and courage, and most importantly of how wisdom and thoughtfulness always triumph over selfishness and greed. This anthology was compiled with children around the age of eight in mind - children who are embarking on more and more adventures in their own lives, and themselves learning to become clever and brave.
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'For anyone who likes myths and folk tales, this book fulfills the need admirably...well worth buying' --Books for Keeps, no 179 'The stories are gently paced and good for reading aloud.' -- Janet Dowling, The School Librarian, Winter 2009 'A welcome change from the traditional stories we hear... The tales are refreshingly uncomplicated' -- Armadillo Magazine Online, December 2009
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Isabel Wyatt was born in England in 1901. She spent many years teaching young children and was then, until her retirement in 1965, co-director of studies at Hawkwood College in Gloucestershire. She compiled many books for children, including The Seven-Year-Old Wonder Book, Homer's Odyssey, King Beetle-Tamer and The Book of Fairy Princes. She died in 1992.
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There are some lovely stories in the book, and they all end on a positive note! Our favourite was on the Little Sage who was a small boy with wisdom and common sense beyond his years. Perfect for bedtime reading.
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This is a rather insipid colorless retelling of some of the well known Jataka tales concerning the previous incarnations of the Buddha. Most are told as simple morality fables with animals as primary characters and thus often marketed to children. This collection was developed for use in Waldorf schools and are stripped of the exoticism and folkloric quality that make such tales fun for children and adults. Keep looking- there are far better collections of the Jataka tales available for children. Also, the illustrations are black & white, lack imagination and add nothing to the stories.
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