{"product_id":"buddhist-stories-for-kids-jataka-tales-of-kindness-friendship-and-forgiveness","title":"Buddhist Stories for Kids: Jataka Tales of Kindness, Friendship, and Forgiveness","description":"\u003cb\u003e2023 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards Winner \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA wise and colorful collection of ten Buddhist fables, this modern telling of ancient Indian stories, centering around animals and nature, teaches vibrant and timeless life lessons. (Ages 4-8) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLong ago, the Buddha told his followers Jataka Tales, or \"birth stories,\" about the many lifetimes he lived before he was born as Prince Siddhartha. In this beautiful retelling of ten such stories, the Buddha is introduced as the Queen of the Dogs, a loyal Parrot, a mischievous Monkey, a wise Lion, a brave Forest Owlet, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach story conveys important morals that are short, sweet, and to the point, giving children a handful of useful lessons to apply to their lives, like \"Always try to do the right thing, even when no one else is watching.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThese tales are brought to life with stunning and dreamlike illustrations by Sonali Zohra (illustrator of \u003ci\u003eAshoka the Fierce), \u003c\/i\u003e exploring in vivid detail how one's actions affect others; the importance of kindness; the strength of friendship; the value of thoughtful decisions; and the importance of letting go and learning to forgive. With a beautiful paper-over-board package to tie it all together, this book will serve as a timeless and treasured offering for both children and adults.","brand":"Bala Kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51940057874663,"sku":"9781611809305","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4075\/5096\/files\/imageloader_f6a0b7ac-c012-4b3d-a2e8-a9e026b98f00.jpg?v=1775144926","url":"https:\/\/arvidabookco.com\/products\/buddhist-stories-for-kids-jataka-tales-of-kindness-friendship-and-forgiveness","provider":"Arvida Book Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}