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This book encloses around 50 tales for children. ------------ NOW it came to pass that the Buddha was re-born in the shape of a Parrot, and he greatly excelled all other parrots in his strength and beauty. And when he was full grown, his father, who had long been the leader of the flock in their flights to other climes, said to him: "My son, behold my strength is spent! Do thou lead the flock, for I am no longer able." And the Buddha said: "Behold, tbou shalt rest. I will lead the birds." And the Parrots rejoiced in the strength of their new leader, and willingly did they follow him. Now from that day on, the Buddha undertook to feed his parents and would not consent that they should do any more work. Each day he led his flock to the Himalaya Hills, and when be had eaten his fill of the clumps of rice that grew there, he filled his beak with food for the dear parents who were waiting his return.