An introduction to Buddhism, describing its origins and traditions. Marshall Cavendish, 1996. Edited by Nancy DeRoin. Houghton Mifflin Company, 1975. A beautifully illustrated, modernized version of the ancient Jataka folktales, which have been likened to Aesop's Fables.
Animals speak and act like humans in situations with moral lessons.
The Jataka tales point to cooperation, understanding, creativity, and wisdom as important values in life. Karen Pandell with Barry Bryant. Dutton Children's Books, 1995. Excellent photographs show the steps in making and dismantling a sand mandala.