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BookIdeas.com, Reviewed by: Marie JonesTibetan Tales for Little Buddhas is one of the most beautiful children's books I've ever seen. Written by artist and Buddhist Naomi C. Rose, this lushly illustrated book teaches three powerful life lessons using Tibetan characters and themes, lessons that transcend all religious, social, and national boundaries. Teaching children the art of wisdom is not easy, but this priceless treasure of a book does just that, and does it wonderfully. The three stories present popular themes about not judging outer appearances, looking beyond fear to the underlying truth and giving compassion in order to receive its blessings. "Yeshi's Luck" is a popular and often re-told tale of how a boy learns about not judging too quickly from his very wise father. "Jomo and the Dakini Queen" teaches a young girl to look beyond the grumpiness of her Aunt and guardian and see the beautiful, loving spirit within. "Chunda's Wisdom Quest" takes us on a journey with a young monk in search of wisdom, only to find that what he was looking for is not at all what he expected. Again, these powerful, yet simple stories come to life with the vivid impressionistic paintings of artist Rose, and the stories themselves are filled with warmth, wisdom and wit. What is especially "neat" about this unusual book is the Tibetan translation of each story. Children get to see how the story is told in the unique language of the original storytellers, adding to the book's richness and depth. Tibetan Tales for Little Buddhas is a wise and gorgeous treasure for any child of any religion, and may also teach adult readers a thing or two about finding truth, wisdom and beauty in a world filled with noisy distractions. |