Tibetan Tales for Little Buddhas

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Summary: Celebrate your Little Buddha with this beautiful book!
Review: Beautiful, charming, profound, are words that come quickly come to mind in describing "Tibetan Tales For Little Buddhas". But this children's book is more than just a lovely present to share with a young person in your life -- it is a gift to one's playful and wise self: the little Buddha in each of us, no matter what age. Illustrated with her own colorful paintings, Naomi C. Rose has enlivened three traditional folk tales which illustrate the value of faith and compassion. Both universal truth and personal delight can be found within this quality publication. Do yourself a favor and buy it.


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Summary: As enjoyable for parents as it is for their little ones
Review: Featuring a brief foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Tibetan Tales For Little Buddhas is both an engaging children's picturebook and a fascinating introduction to another culture. The three tales, "Yeshi's Luck", "Jomo and the Dakini Queen", and "Chunda's Wisdom Quest" are presented in Tibetan and English. Warm color illustrations help display a picture of Tibetan daily life in this unique folklore treasury recommended for family, school, and community library collections. Tibetan Tales For Little Buddhas will prove to be as enjoyable for parents as it is for their little ones.


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Summary: Tibetan Tales for Little Buddhas
Review: This collection of three wisdom tales, beautifully illustrated, is a book for children and adults to share. Told in English and Tibetan, it contains a foreword by the Dalai Lama, a colorful glossary, and information about Tibet. Readers of all ages can immerse themselves in the wisdom and peace of Tibetan culture, while children will enjoy the simple stories, engaging characters, and lively illustrations. Naomi C. Rose has done a remarkable job of taking ancient wisdom from the East and making it fun and simple for children of the West. As a writing teacher for children and a former librarian, I believe that this book can be enjoyed on many levels. Young and old can apply the wisdom from each story in their daily lives.

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Summary: A Book With Visual and Literary Rewards
Review: Tibetan Tales for Little Buddhas is a delightfully rendered collection of legendary Tibetan stories told by Naomi C. Rose. As each page is turned, Rose's illustrations feel as if they are rising up in peaceful greeting to the reader. The text and illustrations effortlessly bring life to the pervasive message of simple wisdom. This is a book in which both children and adults will find enjoyment and reward: over and over again.

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Summary: A Book With Visual and Literary Rewards
Review: Tibetan Tales for Little Buddhas is a delightfully rendered collection of legendary Tibetan stories told by Naomi C. Rose. As each page is turned, Rose's illustrations feel as if they are rising up in peaceful greeting to the reader. The text and illustrations effortlessly bring life to the pervasive message of simple wisdom. This is a book in which both children and adults will find enjoyment and reward: over and over again.

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Summary: Inspiring and delightful!
Review: What a wonderful book! It delights all the senses. The paintings alone are fantastic. Naomi is a talented artist who is able to connect her readers more closely to the stories through her paintings. The stories are valuable for children of all ages... stories we all need to hear, know, and think about in our lives. I highly recommend this book for everyone. I keep it on my coffee table.