Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Reading Dairy Week 5: Jakata Tales (Babbitt) Continued

Jataka Tales by Ellen C. Babbitt, illustrated by Ellsworth Young (1912).

The Woodpecker and the Lion - In this story, I found it interesting that the lion did indeed not eat the woodpecker. However, it was cruel of him to think that not eating the woodpecker was reward enough for the woodpecker saving his life. 

The Otters and the Wolf - This was an interesting story. I like how the wolf took advantage of the quarreling otters and took the best part of the fish for himself.

The Elephant and the Dog - This was a beautiful tale of friendship. This story illustrates just how important friendship is in our lives and how destructive it can be to lose a close friend. 

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