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The Soothsayer's Son

A tale from Indian Fairy Tales, collected by Joseph Jacobs

This tale was collected by Joseph Jacobs from Indian oral tradition and published in the nineteenth century. The story comes from ancient Buddhist teaching tales called Jatakas, told for more than two thousand years. It reminds readers that kindness is its own reward, and that gratitude is a choice. The same story appears in folktales from Europe to Asia, showing how certain truths travel across the world. This text reflects its era.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readersTypical starting range: ages 6–8

Length

medium · about 553 words in 6 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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