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The Tiger, the Brahman, and the Jackal

A fable from Indian Fairy Tales, retold by Joseph Jacobs

This fable comes from Indian Fairy Tales, retold by Joseph Jacobs in the nineteenth century from traditional Indian stories. It teaches young readers about keeping promises and using cleverness to solve problems. The Brahman is a figure from Indian culture known for kindness and learning. Stories like this one have been told in India for hundreds of years, and similar tales appear in many other countries—a sign that people everywhere value wit and fairness. The jackal's trick shows that a small, clever animal can be braver than a big, strong one. This text reflects its era.

Band

Purple · Pre-readers and first readersTypical starting range: ages 4–5

Length

short · about 360 words in 5 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Indian Fairy Tales, Joseph Jacobs and John Dickson Batten

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (6 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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