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The Tiger, the Brahman, and the Jackal

A tale from Indian Fairy Tales, collected by Joseph Jacobs

This tale comes from Indian Fairy Tales, collected by Joseph Jacobs and first published in 1892. The story is a traditional Indian fable found in many forms across the world, teaching that cleverness and caution are as important as kindness. Jackal, tiger and trickster tales like this one have been told in India for centuries, passing wisdom from one generation to the next. The Brahman is a member of the priestly class in Hindu tradition. This reader is worth a child's time because it shows that helping others is good, but we must also be wise about whom we trust. This text reflects its era.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readersTypical starting range: ages 6–8

Length

medium · about 530 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 (8 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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