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Buddha Stories

Buddha Stories


by Demi

  • RELIGION
  • 1997
  • HARD COVER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Intended for ages 4 to 8, this book tells 10 of the author's favorite "jakatas," or moral tales of the Buddha. She has sumptuously illustrated the volume in gold printed on deep, dark blue (in the tradition of an ancient Buddhist text). (ASA16, $23.99)

M Is for Myanmar


by Elizabeth Rush

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Vignettes, poems and colorful paintings bring to life the magical country and people of Myanmar. Shwedagon Pagoda shines like a hundred crazy stars, monks meditate in a majestic monastery, a fisherman paddles with his legs. Among tales of the Golden Rock and ringing bells, Myanmar will enchant young readers--and their parents. (BMA74, $12.95)

Buddha

Buddha


by Demi

  • RELIGION
  • 1996
  • HARD COVER
  • 48 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Beautiful, intricately detailed, full-color illustrations make this life of the Buddha an excellent choice for children. Intended for children age 7-10. (ASA17, $21.99)

 

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