Buddha  •  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. Demi tells the story of the sheltered upbringing of Indian prince Siddhartha, his first encounter with death and human suffering, and his subsequent search for enlightenment. Intended for children age 7-10. (ASA17, $21.95)
Buddha Stories  •  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). Gorgeous (at least in very good light!), and a compelling introduction to Buddhism for children. (ASA16, $20.00)
Children of the River  •  Linda Crew LITERATURE •  1991 •  PAPER  • 213 PAGES • YOUNG ADULTS Although this young adult novel is set in Oregon, its characters are a family of refugees from Khmer Rouge-controlled Cambodia. The teenaged protagonist, Sundara, vividly remembers her flight from Pol Pot's army. Even as she learns English and falls in love with a football player, she never forgets the parents she left behind in Cambodia. Ages 12 and up. (CBD30, $6.50)
Thailand, A True Book  •  David Petersen CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2002 •  PAPER  • 48 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) An overview of Thailand and Thai culture for children 6-8. With its large color photographs and focus on kid-friendly topics (such as food, elephants and rainforests), this book is an engaging primer. (TLD39, $6.95)