The Lion and the Jackal


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A tale from the Buddhist tradition about a community of lions and jackals that learns that friendship is built on trust and generosity retold for young readers.




South-African Folk-Tales


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This collection of folktales from South Africa has been put together the author says, not for scholarship but for a love of the sunny country where he was born. Some stories originate from Dutch sources, and some have several versions. Most are tales told by the bushmen.




The Clever Little Jackal


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Jabu and the Lion


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Jabu is a young Zulu cowherd who happens to love his job-taking care of his father's cattle. In fact, no one else in his village is as tactful and hardworking as he is. One fine day, when Bhubesi, the lion who has been causing havoc in the village gets caught in a trap, Jabu frees him even though instinct warns him not to. And soon he realises that an act of kindness need not always be repaid in kind.







The Tiger, the Brahman, and the Jackal


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Relates how a Brahman Hindu saves a tiger from a trap only to be threatened with being eaten by the tiger.




Feathers: Not Just for Flying


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Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Young naturalists meet sixteen birds in this elegant introduction to the many uses of feathers. A concise main text highlights how feathers are not just for flying. More curious readers are invited to explore informative sidebars, which underscore specific ways each bird uses its feathers for a variety of practical purposes. A scrapbook design showcases life-size feather illustrations.




When Lion Could Fly


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Combining tales from African folklore with fascinating facts about animals native to Africa's grasslands and rainforests. Supplementing each story is a table of statistics about the tale's leading animal. A map of the African continent shows where the animals live and migrate. Handsomely illustrated.




Lion and the Ostrich Chicks, and Other African Folk Tales


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Includes four traditional tales told by the Hausa, Angolan, Masai, and Bushmen people of Africa.




The Traveller, the Tiger, and the Very Clever Jackal


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When Raaheeji goes on an adventure, he meets an interesting cast of characters, including a tiger, a jackal, and a banyan tree