Children will be enchanted by the quaint humor and timeless wisdom of these age-old fables drawn from Buddhist texts. Timid rabbits, noble deer, quarrelsome quails, greedy merchants, and other memorable animal and human characters populate the tales, all of which offer thought-provoking morals. ""The Turtle Who Couldn't Stop Talking"" illustrates the folly of offering a reply when silence is the best answer; ""The Ox Who Won the Forfeit"" testifies to the effectiveness of kindness rather than brute force; and ""The Golden Goose"" and ""The Penny-Wise Monkey"" demonstrate how greed can ruin good fortune. These and dozens of other captivating stories are further enhanced by charming silhouette images.
