Author: Appu
Translator(s)/ Editors(s): Saraswathi
Publisher: Media Fusion
Year: 2009
Language: English-Hindi
Pages: 240
ISBN/UPC (if available): 978818300357
Description
The Appu Series consists of beautifully illustrated and captivatingly narrated books which bring to life Buddha’s teachings as explained in the Jatakas. These are unforgettable tales of wit, moral conduct and good behaviour for everyone to enjoy!
1. THE CLEVER SON
How many times have parents told their children that are young and foolish? Well, this story will show them that sometimes children can be wiser!
2. THE DECEITFUL BIRD
A poor bird resorted to deceit to get what he wanted. Do you think it worked?
3. THE CLEVER MONKEY
It doesn’t matter how small you are. The ‘Clever Monkey’ shows you that it is how quick and smart you are that is important!
4. THE LION AND THE JACKEL
This is a story that teachers you the importance of knowing your own limits.
5. GREED DOES NOT PAY
Ever been greedy for something? So has everyone! Read this tale about a greedy Brahmin woman and see that greedy truly does not pay!
6. THE MONKEY CHIEF AND THE DEMON
The age old question of ‘brain or brain’ finds its solution in this enchanting tale.
7. THE MONKEY KING
A Lesson of courage and benevolence may come from the most unlikely of sources and this story certainly does prove that!
8. THE OTTERS AND THE WOLF
This story about two otters and a wolf is an age old tale that stresses on the value of trust and sharing.
9. THE PRINCE AND THE SEEDLING
A vicious boy, a wise sage and a seeding…This is the story of the lessons we can learn from nature if only we open our eyes!
10. THE WISE LEADER
The cautiousness of the wise may be looked upon as over cautiousness by the foolish. This tale tells us of how true wisdom comes only through experience.