Looking for a Fun Gift to Encourage Your Child's Love for Learning?These aren't your typical stories—they're the kind that make kids go, “Wait, that really happened?”“Captivating Stories for Curious Kids” is filled with stories that are interesting, educational, and just plain fun. From strange events in history and science to the oddities that make life on Earth so amazing. This book will keep them entertained for hours.Here’s a sneak peek at what’s inside:Why is there an island in Japan completely overrun by rabbits?How do desert stones in Death Valley move all by themselves?How did an unusual friendship between a boy and a bear inspire a classic children's book?Do you know about the immortal jellyfish that refuses to die?How did a group of giant birds manage to outsmart humans in a war?How a simple mistake led to the invention of popsicles, the summer treat we all love!And much, much moreEach chapter presents a unique story, perfect for kids who are fascinated by the world around them and always ask, 'Why?'.What Makes This Book a Must-Have?Encourages Learning Through Real Stories: True events from history, science, and nature that young readers get excited about reading.Builds Comprehension: Helps children think more deeply about the world by introducing them to unusual or little known facts and events.Engaging and Educational: Each chapter is designed to be both informative and entertaining, making learning enjoyable and turning complex topics into fun, digestible stories.Great for Reading Together: Either as bedtime stories or reading aloud as a family. It’s a chance to ask questions, start conversations, and enjoy quality time together.Captivating Stories for Curious Kids is perfect for boys or girls who love to learn new things, and it makes a great addition to any bookshelf—at home or in the classroom.Recommended for Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th gradersRecommended Ages: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 years oldReading Level: Elementary and middle-grade readers Read more

2023 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards WinnerA wise and colorful collection of ten Buddhist fables, this modern telling of ancient Indian stories, centering around animals and nature, teaches vibrant and timeless life lessons. (Ages 4-8)Long ago, the Buddha told his followers Jataka Tales, or “birth stories,” about the many lifetimes he lived before he was born as Prince Siddhartha. In this beautiful retelling of ten such stories, the Buddha is introduced as the Queen of the Dogs, a loyal Parrot, a mischievous Monkey, a wise Lion, a brave Forest Owlet, and more. Each story conveys important morals that are short, sweet, and to the point, giving children a handful of useful lessons to apply to their lives, like “Always try to do the right thing, even when no one else is watching.” These tales are brought to life with stunning and dreamlike illustrations  by Sonali Zohra (illustrator of Ashoka the Fierce), exploring in vivid detail how one’s actions affect others; the importance of kindness; the strength of friendship; the value of thoughtful decisions; and the importance of letting go and learning to forgive. With a beautiful paper-over-board package to tie it all together, this book will serve as a timeless and treasured offering for both children and adults. Read more

A gift edition treasury of over 50 stories from the Buddha at Bedtime books, ancient Buddhist tales retold for children alongside summaries and meditations.Discover over 50 magical retellings of ancient Buddhist storiesBuilding on the age-old art of storytelling, this beautifully illustrated treasury brings together tales from three classic collections: Buddha at Bedtime, The Buddha's Apprentice at Bedtime and Calm Buddha at Bedtime.Transport your child into a world of enchantment and uncover easy-to-understand Buddhist messages through the adventures of delightful characters like the Brave Little Parrot, the Gentle Dragon or the Grateful Bull. In addition to these stories, you will find lessons on the art of meditation, advice on how to become more mindful and a selection of soothing, guided visualizations.Make this book a part of your regular bedtime routine and give your child the tools they need to be calm and relaxed before sleep and as they go about their day. Read more

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A new story for children from Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh: a young boy named Minh goes on a journey to find the Buddha, only to discover the Buddha is in each one of usMinh loves going to the temple with his parents. Everyone is nice to him there as they go about their daily work. But his favorite part of the temple is the Buddha statue. He is very impressed by all of the bananas, mangoes, and other fruits that people leave for the Buddha. He imagines that the Buddha must really like all of those fruits! To Minh, the Buddha statue is the Buddha.As Minh grows up, eventually he realizes that the Buddha statue isn't actually the Buddha. But if the statue isn't the Buddha, then what is? Where is the Buddha? With his characteristic insight, sincerity, and sense of humor, Thich Nhat Hanh guides young readers through a charming tale of discovery, beginning in India with the story of the historical Buddha, Siddhartha, and then on to Vietnam with Minh and his quest. Includes a section at the end of the book on How to Be a Buddha, with basic breathing exercises and meditations for children. Read more

Spirituality & Practice "Best Books of 2021" Award WinnerBank Street College of Education "The Best Children’s Books of the Year" Moonbeams Children’s Book Awards "Best Illustrator" Silver Winner Two sisters discover the power of love and the true meaning of compassion in this princess-adventure story based on an ancient Chinese tale.Miao Shan isn't your typical princess. She likes to spend her time quietly meditating with the creatures of the forest or having adventures with dragons and tigers. Miao Shan's heart is so full of love that her dream is to spread happiness throughout the land and help people endlessly. But her father has other plans for her--he intends to have her married and remain in the palace. With the help of her little sister Ling, Miao Shan escapes and begins her journey to discover the true meaning of compassion.During their adventure, Ling and Miao Shan are eventually separated. Ling must overcome doubts, fears, and loneliness in order to realize what her sister had told her all along--that love is the greatest power in the world. After the sisters' reunion, Miao Shan realizes her true calling as Kuan Yin, the goddess of compassion. A princess-adventure story like none other, this ancient Chinese tale of the world's most beloved Buddhist hero is a story of sisterhood, strength, and following your own path. Read more

Traces a dog through various incarnations, including a tough stray, a working dog, and a family pet, as he learns what he must in each life. Read more

"Starting today, you have the power to change your thoughts, words, and actions, and you will see that good Karma will quickly find you."Two young brothers are the best of friends (most of the time). Like most siblings, they argue and fight, getting into trouble and blaming each other. After a series of unfortunate events and a few bad choices, they are introduced to a new friend, Karma, who just may be the one to blame. But who is Karma and is it really her fault when things don't go their way? Can she teach the brothers that they have the power to shape their happiness and determine their own path?Our Best Friend Karma is guaranteed to teach us all a timeless lesson that the goodness we put out into the world will come right back to each of us in unexpected ways. It will teach your little ones that they are responsible for making good choices. Why Readers Are Loving Our Best Friend Karma:Adults talk so often about Karma, but there are hardly ANY children's books to help kids understand the concept.Karma is taught in an easy, straightforward way.Karma teaches kids to take responsibility for their words, thoughts, and actions.It teaches kids the importance of positivity.It teaches kids to be mindful of their thoughts, words, and actions.It helps kids understand that they can shape their own happiness.A fun but meaningful children's picture book for ages 5-10.Ages 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10Grab your copy today and help instill positivity in your children and in the world around us. This book is truly a first of its kind and can spark some really important conversations about making good choices, saying kind words, doing good deeds, and thinking good thoughts.Reviews are in!"Our Best Friend Karma is a great read that shows what a book should have: an excellent presentation, positive messages, attention to detail, a narrative directed at its audience, and especially with all the love of the author reflected on every page." -Reader's FavoriteAbout the Author:Kimberly Hirsch lives in southern New Hampshire with her husband, Tim, and two sons, Jaxson and Zachary. Kimberly taught elementary school for ten years in Nevada before becoming a mom. They have also lived in Rhode Island and Utah, but New England will always be her home. As a child, she dreamed about being an author. She would “self-publish” stories and show them to her teachers and her family. Kimberly has a passion for reading, healthy and natural living, baking, and being a boy mom. Other Books by Kimberly Hirsch:The Journey Series:Journey to the Bright Side: Pickles' StoryThe Jamboree Journey: Tank's StoryThe Worry Journey: Maisy's StoryWebsite: www.KimberlyHirschAuthor.com Read more

If Dr. Seuss were drawing on classical Buddhist texts for inspiration, this is what he’d write—with playful yet classic illustrations by the team behind I See You, Buddha, to which this book is a standalone companion.Destined to be classic, I See You, Mara! is a beautifully illustrated tale from the Buddhist sutras that will help kids learn how to better relate to their most difficult thoughts and feelings—including fear, self-doubt, and all kinds of insecurities. The story is told in the memorable and engaging rhyming verse in the tradition of Dr. Seuss and Shel Silverstein, and illustrated in a traditional and yet light-hearted style by the renowned and award-winning illustrator of I See You, Buddha! and Wisdom’s Illustrated Lotus Sutra, and many other books. Mara is a character from the Buddhist tradition who is the personification of the mind that causes suffering, also known as delusion. I See You, Mara! provides time-tested tools for dispelling the voice of fear, doubt, and inadequacy that arises for all of us. Read more

Why have children wait until they are older to learn the Buddha’s treasured teaching of the Noble Eightfold Path? Teach them now to follow the correct path at an early age – The Middle Path!This 32-page picture book delves into the heart of the Buddha’s teaching to present his deep philosophies of the Middle Path and the Noble Eightfold Path at a children’s level with beautiful, colorful pictures. The path teaches children to practice moderation and be skillful in their views, speech, actions and many other important aspects in their lives.Each factor of the Noble Eightfold Path is presented along with life examples to apply it into practice. Also included are two verses from the Dhammapada. Enjoy page after page of Buddhist philosophies presenting the fourth truth of the Four Noble Truths, presented at a level for your children to understand!BUY THE BOOK NOW AND GIVE YOUR CHILD A JUMP START TO INGRAIN THE NOBLE TEACHING OF THE BUDDHA’S EIGHTFOLD PATH!Check out the other children’s books in the series: My First Dharma Book, The Buddha in Me, The Great Ullambana Festival, and The “I”s in Me. Read more

Tune into The Four Noble Truths, the Buddha’s teaching at his First Sermon when he spun the Dharma Wheel in motion. This picture book of the Buddha’s deep teaching is playfully presented in rhyme at a children’s level for both adults and kids to learn. These four tasks are simply explained so that they can be realized and practiced. Practical life experiences along with colorful picture correlates provide a fun and easy way to understand the Buddha’s teaching. Read more

Children will love learning the calming power of meditation alongside Ziji, a playful puppy.Ziji is a noisy, bouncy puppy who lives with the Anderson family: Mom, Dad, Jenny, and Baby Jack. He loves to bark and play and—most of all—chase pigeons in the park. Then one day, Ziji sees a new boy from Jenny's school, Nico, sitting in the park. What is Nico doing? Why does he look so calm and happy? Ziji can't wait to find out. This book, written by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, one of the new generation of Tibetan Buddhist masters, will teach your child the basics of meditation in a fun and engaging way. Included after the story is a guide for parents and teachers with more information on what meditation is and how it can be helpful as well as suggestions on how children can continue to practice meditation on their own. Read more

MAGIC IS REAL and is within each one of us!With one simple act of kindness, Mia changes the course of someone's day, and that magic spreads far beyond just one person.Mis is a girl who knows her own power to create change.This magical book inspires and empowers children to change the world. Magical Mia - Kindness is Contagious is an inspirational story of friendship, connection, and the ripple effect of our actions.This is a must-read for every child who deserves to feel magical!Buy this book NOW for your child and as a gift for anyone who needs to know how special they are! ♥ Read more

The magic, mystery, and wisdom of Tibet come alive in this stunningly illustrated collection of 14 folktales with timeless life lessons for kids (ages 6+)From the magical mountains and valleys of Tibet, these Buddhist-themed folktales for kids offer a captivating view into the lore and wisdom of Tibetan culture and tradition.Buddhism and its profound effect on Tibet's people and culture is reflected in these stories, each of which is imbued with life lessons for all ages. Threaded through these tales are the teachings of the Buddha and the special quality and relationship that Tibetans have with the mountains, trees, rocks, rivers, and sky.The collection features tales of renowned Tibetan Buddhist figures, such as:Songsten Gampo, the king known as the reincarnation of the Buddha of Compassion, whose story show how even a small creature like a mouse can have a big impact on the worldYeshe Tsogyal, the Mother of Tibet whose teachings have guided generations on the path of love and insightGesar of Ling, the 12th-century super-human warrior king of Tibet, who remains a shining inspiration for overcoming life's obstaclesGuru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, the great teacher who brought the teachings of Buddhism to TibetThe stunningly detailed and vibrant illustrations by Wen Hsu bring these stories magically to life—making them as vivid and evocative to us today as they have been for generations of Tibetans. Recounted with humor and cleverness, the stories feature animals and archers, spirits and deities, bodhisattvas and dakinis, lamas and rulers, and heroes and heroines—and highlight the mystical power of the natural world. Read more

2023 NAPPA Award WinnerThe magical story of a compassionate hero who learns how to always care for others and to never give up—for kids ages 4–8.Lokeshvara shows us that with compassion,we can always pick up the pieces of a broken heart,and be stronger, more loving, and more wise than before.Lokeshvara is a compassionate hero who lives above the moon. He tries to help every single being in the world but gets frustrated when he realizes that he can’t save everyone. Lokeshvara becomes so disheartened that he explodes into a thousand pieces. With a little help from a wise friend and teacher, the pieces are put back together in a way that can benefit even more beings than before. Lokeshvara’s tale of compassion and resilience teaches us that even when we feel overwhelmed by the suffering we see in the world, we can still find creative ways to help those around us. With beautiful illustrations that use a unique approach to color, shadows, and perspective to evoke a sense of magic and wonder, this retelling of a classic Asian Buddhist tale is timely and meaningful for kids and grown-ups alike. Read more

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Award-winning author Minh Lê and New York Times bestselling illustrator Chan Chau team up for a fun and enlightening graphic novel about one kid’s journey to finding inner peace and belonging. Perfect for fans of Measuring Up and New Kid. When Bình fights back against a bully who makes fun of his Vietnamese heritage, he expects to be cheered as the hero. He defeated the bad guy, right? Instead, it gets him a stern warning from his vice principal and worried parents. Now he’s stuck on a family trip to a silent meditation retreat. That means no talking—and no video games!—for a whole weekend. Could things possibly get any worse? However, when a nun gathers all the kids to tell them the Jataka tales—the stories of the Buddha’s many past lives—Bình takes a fantastical dive into his imagination and starts to see himself in these stories. Will he retreat further into himself, or will he emerge from the weekend open to change? With any luck, these next few days will prove more enlightening than he thought. Read more

In this charming and accessible picture book, Ian Lendler and Xanthe Bouma offer a heart-warming account of the childhood of the Buddha.A spoiled young prince, Siddhartha got everything he ever asked for, until he asked for what couldn’t be given­―happiness. Join Little Sid as he sets off on a journey of discovery and encounters mysterious wise-folk, terrifying tigers, and one very annoying mouse.With Lendler’s delightful prose and Bouma’s lyrical artwork, Little Sid weaves traditional Buddhist fables into a classic new tale of mindfulness, the meaning of life, and an awakening that is as profound today as it was 2,500 years ago. Read more

The heart of the Buddha’s story in a handful of words—beautifully illustrated by a world-renowned artist.The Day the Buddha Woke Up is a board book that will captivate children of all ages. It’s the perfect way to introduce young children to the story of the Buddha—the clear, gracefully written story puts the Buddha's awakening into language children can understand. The simple arc of the Buddha’s questions, his quest, and his ultimate understanding will provide a meaningful and peaceful story that children—and their parents!—will love returning to again and again. Read more

The story of Prince Siddhartha’ s transformation from a restless man to an enlightened one enchants both kids and adults alike. This beautifully illustrated book introduces the little ones to Buddha, the enlightened one, and his ideologies. The magical combination of vibrant illustrations, simple language and age-appropriate content makes this book fun and engaging for children to read. The book is rich with wisdom, knowledge and is highly enjoyable for the young readers. Read more