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Compiled and illustrated with gold ink by Demi, this wonderful collection of fables and teaching from the Buddha is sure to draw young readers into the ancient teachings of the Buddha that are as relevant today as they were more than 2,000 years ago. Full color.

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A collection of fables and teachings from the Buddha, compiled and illustrated with gold ink by award-winning picture book author Demi--now in paperback for the first time

A golden goose demonstrates the wealth of kindness.

A rabbit learns not to believe everything he hears.

Throughout the ages, moral tales have been passed down from one generation to the next. Centuries ago in China, hundreds of parables were told by the Buddha to his devoted followers. His messages became widespread through fables adapted by famous storytellers like Aesop and La Fontaine. In this collection, the author has chosen ten of the most engaging classic tales from the Buddha's works. Compiled and illustrated by Demi, this wonderful collection of stories is sure to draw young readers into the ancient teachings of the Buddha, teachings that are as relevant today as they were over two thousand years ago.