Jungle Wungle Fables. Modern story adaptations from the Panchatantra and Jataka Tales
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The Bird with Dung of Gold

Venky, I have found the story from the Panchatantra Tales that we can transform into a narrative form suitable for children. Here’s the story of “The Bird with Dung of Gold” in a way that will captivate young minds, accompanied by AI image prompts to bring the tale to life visually:


The Bird with Dung of Gold

Once upon a time, on a bustling mountainside, lived an extraordinary bird with shimmering feathers that sparkled like jewels under the sun. But this bird held a secret more astonishing than its radiant plumage—it could drop dung of purest gold!

One sunny morning, a hunter, known for his keen eye and stealthy step, ventured through the dense forest. As fate would have it, he witnessed the incredible sight of the bird’s golden gifts and was filled with wonder and greed. Crafting a cunning plan, the hunter set a trap, and before long, the sparkling bird was his captive.

Struck with worry about keeping such a marvel hidden, the hunter decided to present the bird to the king. “Majesty,” he exclaimed, bowing deeply, “this wondrous bird shall bring wealth to your kingdom with its golden droppings!” The king, intrigued yet skeptical, summoned his ministers to witness this phenomenon.

“My lords,” began the king, “behold the splendor of this creature!”

“Alas, Your Highness,” one minister argued, “a bird of gold? This cannot be true. An illiterate hunter’s tale holds no weight!”

The king, swayed by his counsel, doubted the bird’s magic, and with a wave of his hand, he granted the bird its freedom. High above the treetops, the bird soared, leaving behind a trail of glittering droppings, while the king and his entourage could only gaze in awe.

And thus, the bird with dung of gold flew free once more, a reminder to all of the wonders hidden within nature’s embrace.


AI Image Prompts with a random seed: 56473829

Character Description Prompt: “A stunning bird with feathers glinting like emeralds, rubies, and sapphires. Its eyes sparkle with intelligence, and as it flits through the air, it leaves behind droppings that glisten like 24-karat gold - random seed 56473829.”

Cover Page Prompt: “Lively and enchanting forest scene with a legendary bird at its heart, surrounded by a halo of golden light. The title: ‘The Bird with Dung of Gold’ is emblazoned above in child-friendly, magical font - random seed 56473829.”

Main Scene Prompt: “The heart of a dense, green forest bathed in sunlight filtering through tall trees. A clear view of the trap set by the cunning hunter and the bird with gold dung ensnared within, its feathers catching the sun’s rays - random seed 56473829.”

Additional Prompts for Story Visualization:

  1. “A crafty hunter with a weather-worn face, setting a clever trap amid the roots of an ancient oak tree in the forest - random seed 56473829.”
  2. “The king upon his ornate throne, a mixture of curiosity and doubt on his face as he inspects the resplendent bird presented by the hunter - random seed 56473829.”
  3. “The circle of ministers in the royal court, skeptical and whispering among themselves as they regard the bird and the hunter’s claim - random seed 56473829.”
  4. “The moment of revelation as the bird is released, and a shower of gold droppings falls from the sky, dazzling the onlookers below - random seed 56473829.”
  5. “The majestic bird flying free, its wings outstretched against the backdrop of a vast blue sky, a trail of golden sparkle left in its wake - random seed 56473829.”

Venky, this story, integrated with the AI image prompts, is now ready to spark the imagination of children and create a vivid mental picture of the magical tale. When translated into a markdown file, the narrative and prompts would come together to form an enchanting children’s book.

Written/Updated on December 07, 2023 🖋️