WINNER OF A 1996 SKIPPING STONES BOOK AWARD
"The drama, miracle and power of The Golden Goose King is that the plot lies in the purity of the inner soul. . . can touch a child as well as speak to elders. . . a rare find."  Skipping Stones

SOME OF ASIA'S most stunning examples of Buddhist art illustrate episodes from the Jataka Tales, over 500 stories told by the Buddha himself. With this artistic tradition in mind, Parvardigar Press has published The Golden Goose King, a retelling of one of these tales, illustrated with meticulously finished opaque watercolor paintings based on early Buddhist art in India. This is a lovely story, simply told and conveying values such as loyalty, courage, and self-sacrifice, and introducing young people to Buddhism and ancient India. But The Golden Goose King is more than a book for young readers. It is retold here with fidelity to its earliest versions, preserving its essentially Buddhist flavor, conveying both with its text
and its glowing paintings the original charm and depth of this Jataka tale. It is truly one of those rare books to be enjoyed by people of all ages.

" . . . beautifully and elegantly retold." School Library Journal ". . . lavish illustrations recall the art of ancient India. . . a rare jewel." Inner Journeys

". . . an elegant retelling. . . one of those rare for-all-ages volumes." The Color Green

". . . as pleasing to the eye as it is ennobling of the spirit." Dialogue & Alliance "Beautifully illustrated by the author. . ." New Age Journal

"Among the most popular works in the vast literature of Buddhism are the 'Jataka Tales' or 'Birth Stories.' . . Over the long history of Buddhism in Asia, the Jataka Tales, more than the philosophical sutras and scholastic commentaries, have conveyed the teachings of the Buddha on how to live in the world. The virtues of loyalty and friendship are set forth in the story of The Golden Goose King, beautifully retold and exquisitely illustrated by Judith Ernst."

DONALD LOPEZ - Professor of Buddhist & Tibetan Studies, University of
Michigan

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