The Jataka tales is a an essential part of Indian folk literature. The tales refer to a voluminous body of literature concerning the previous births of the Buddha. These are the stories that tell about the previous lives of the Buddha, in both human and animal form. We are presenting select 51 short stories from these tales for children and teenagers(6 to 15 years). All the stories have a moral.
Jataka Tales - 51 short stories with Moral (Illustrated), Vyanst, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Paperback (8.5 x 11 Inches), 102 pp, $22.99)

Vyanst Publication, started in 2013, is committed to bring Indian Literature to the modern ebook Platform. India has a rich cultural heritage and is a diverse nation. The classic literature is not only confined to the traditional folk stories but also the rituals and diverse practices of the multiple religions that can be found in India. Our aim is to capture and preserve these stories and the Indian way of life onto modern platforms. We hope that our endeavor will reach out everyone across the globe and help people to understand the beauty of India.

THE GOLDEN GOOSE	6
THE FOUR SEASONS	8
THE MOUSE AND THE STONE-CUTTER	10
THE ELEPHANT AND THE DOG	11
THE DISCIPLE'S FAITH	13
THE CLEVER TURTLE	14
THE PIGEON AND THE CROW	16
THE BAD COMPANY	18
THE SILLY ARGUMENT	20
THE STRONG OX	21
THE LEAN CAT	24
A SANDY ROAD	26
THE CLEVER WOLF	28
THE MEASURE OF RICE	30
THE SELFISH ASCETIC	32
THE QUARREL OF THE QUAILS	33
THE KIND TURTLE	36
THE EARTH IS BREAKING	37
THE GOAT WHO LAUGHED AND THEN CRIED	39
THE ELEPHANT, GIRLY-FACE	41
THE PIGEONS AND THE FAKE HERMIT	43
THE PRINCES AND THE WATER-SPRITE	44
THE DISOBEDIENT STUDENT	47
THE CARPENTERS AND THE ELEPHANT	49
THE MAN WITH A GOLDEN HEART	51
THE BANYAN DEER	52
THE BRAHMIN AND THE WISE ASCETIC	54
GRANNY'S BLACKIE	55
THE KING AND THE DISCIPLE	57
THE TWO MERCHANT'S OF RAMGARH	58
THE PRINCE AND THE GIANT	61
THE OX WHO ENVIED THE PIG	62
THE DEER, THE WOODPECKER AND THE TURTLE	63
A HUGE LUMP OF GOLD	66
A FRIEND IN NEED	68
THE GANG OF DRUNKARDS	71
THE FOOLHARDY WOLF	73
THE TORTOISE AND HIS HOME	75
THE PRINCE OF MONKEYS	76
THE SNAKE AND THE FOOLISH DISCIPLE	79
THE WOLF AND THE WISE GOAT	80
A BOY HELPS THE ANTS	82
THE DANCING PEACOCK	83
THE FOX AND THE CROW	85
THE KIND APE	86
THE WHAT NOT TREE	88
THE SPELL	91
THE BEAUTY AND THE GREY	93
A MOTHER'S PAIN	96
THE TREE THAT ACTED LIKE A HUNTER	98
THE PRICE OF GREED	100