| 1. |  | Kindness: A Treasury of Buddhist Wisdom for Children and Parents (The Little Light of Mine Series)
from Eastern Washington University Press
Price: $19.55
Customer Review:
Even if the kids have fallen asleep, I'll often read one of the stories before bed. | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 2. |  | Lanterns and Firecrackers: A Chinese New Year Story (Festival Time)
from Barron's Educational Series
Price: $6.95
Customer Review:
This is a nonfiction book aimed at the preK-K level, and it contains just the right amount of information for kids aged 3-5. The illustrations are lovely and there is simple text on each page. I paired this book along with Dragon Dance (author: Holub) and D is for Dragon Dance (author: Compestine),... more info | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 3. |  | Prince Siddhartha (Wisdom Children's Book)
from Wisdom Publications
Customer Review:
Well I got this book as an introductory for my 8 year old. She is fascinated by anything historical and ancient. I got the book for her as a gift for the Hindu New Year. She read it over a weekend, was engrossed by the story. I'll really know if she loved the book if she picks it up again to... more info | 5.0 / 5.0
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| 4. |  | Wide Awake: Buddhism for the New Generation
from Perigee Trade
Price: $10.17
Customer Review:
Even though there are many references to teenage situations, i found this a great introduction to Buddhism for anyone. | 5.0 / 5.0
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| 5. |  | I Once Was a Monkey: Stories Buddha Told
from Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Price: $11.56
Customer Review:
I checked this book out of the library based on the general description of what was inside. I thought that is would be a good piece of literature for my 5 year old son to help to introduce him to other cultures around the world.
Well, I have to say thaat I really enjoyed this book as much as... more info | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 6. |  | Buddha in Your Backpack: Everyday Buddhism for Teens
from Ulysses Press
Price: $11.16
Customer Review:
I really enjoyed that book. Frank has made the book accessible to anybody who wants to learn more about Buddhism though the focus audience is teens. It starts briefly with the Buddha life then quickly teaches the 4 noble truths and eightfold path. It touches on various topics relevant to anybody and... more info | 4.0 / 5.0
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| 7. |  | Each Breath a Smile
from Plum Blossom Books
Price: $10.73
Customer Review:
This book introduces children to mindful breathing and awareness, but steers clear of any explicit religious teachings. The text uses simple, repetitive phrases to create a sense of calm, and the pictures are in soothing but cheerful pastel colors. As other reviewers have noted,reading it was a... more info | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 8. |  | Buddha
from Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Price: $14.93
Customer Review:
I am a little frustrated with this book because I think it glosses over the most important areas - discussion about the four encounters and the four noble truths is kept to one page, however his birth and childhood have 5? I'm all for stories that add some personal interest, but I think that they... more info | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 9. |  | How Ganesh Got His Elephant Head
from Bear Cub Books
Price: $10.85
Customer Review:
I grew up reading Amar Chitra Katha comics that tell Hindu (and other) religious stories and Indian Folk Tales in a very straightforward (sometimes slightly graphic way). I still have a large collection I'll pass on to my kids, and their telling of Ganesa is my favorite.
Compared to those, this... more info | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 10. |  | Buddhist Animal Wisdom Stories
from Weatherhill
Price: $13.57
Customer Review:
This is a wonderful book to read to little ones! My daughters love the illustrations and the stories are good conversation starters. Great book! | 4.5 / 5.0
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