The Donkey with a Lion Skin and Other Stories

Jataka Tales are among the oldest stories still told, passed down through generations as tales connected to the past lives of Lord Buddha. Each story carries a lesson in self-sacrifice, honesty, patience or compassion, wrapped in the kind of memorable telling that makes wisdom easy to absorb. Part of a classic series, this collection is a gentle way to introduce young readers to stories that have shaped values for centuries.