These "Jataka Tales" as retold by Ellen C. Babbitt are stories about past incarnations of Buddha. The selection in this edition is deemed especially suitable for children. As Professor Felix Adler states in his foreword: "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,..." This edition is fully illustrated.