LONG ago I was captivated by the charm of the Jataka Tales and realized the excellent use that might
be made of them in the teaching of children. The obvious lessons are many of them suitable for little
people, and beneath the obvious there are depths and depths of meaning which they may learn to
fathom later on.
The Oriental setting lends an additional fascination. I am glad that Miss Babbitt has undertaken to put together this collection, and commend it freely to teachers and parents.