Tibetan Tales for Little Buddhas

by Naomi C. Rose

Tibetan Tales for Little Buddhas is a 64-page picture book featuring three beautifully illustrated wisdom tales from Tibet. Wise men, dakini queens, and yetis are some of the fun and engaging characters that fill this book. Each story, told in English and Tibetan, offers a fun, enchanting glimpse of Tibetan culture. The book is written and illustrated with full-page, full color paintings by Naomi C. Rose, and has a foreword by the Dalai Lama. The book won the Nautilus Book Award and a Storytelling World Honor. 

Yeshi's Luck, the first story in  Tibetan Tales for Little Buddhas,  is also available as a Kindle ebook! 

"I congratulate Ms. Rose on her efforts and hope that books like these may serve as examples for others in their clarity, simplicity and charming appeal to children. I am sure they will bring joy to readers young and old." From the Foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Genres: Buddhism, Picture Books, Childrens, Religion

64 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2003

Reviews

[Julie Laporte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Three fantastic stories...my kids and I have been pulling the lessons out of our heads for life's little challenges since the day we read this...really great messages told in a simple way.

First story: Be grateful for everything, and who is to say whether fortune is good or bad?

Second: Facing your fears and seeing the beauty in everyone, setting an example for peaceful living

Third: Doing the right thing--kindness to all beings, interconnectedness with all living creatures

[Min · Rating 3 out of 5]

The stories, presented in both Tibetan, and English, are simple, and sweet with a taste of Tibetan culture, and religion. There is a small glossary in the beginning of the book of unfamiliar terms. Every other page is brightly illustrated. I believe this is best for young children to introduce ideas of calm, and peaceful thinking.

[Javiera Ibarra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Three beautiful short stories that enable you to discuss character and spirituality with kids.

[Gustavus Cliffe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am adding this book to our Goodreads 2 years late.
I Still think often about two of the tales in this book.

[Angela King · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stories from Tibet
*Endorsed by the Dali Lama: "Even today, in this age of television and electronic communications, I believe that reading books is an essential part of education"
*Provides history of Tibet, Om Mani Padme Hum, and vocabulary on the inside page.
*Can be used to broaden students scope of the world. Different cultures, different people, same
essential truths.
*3 stories written with... in both English and Tibeten
*All ages!!

Yeshi's luck
*One of my favorite fables about being grateful for what is and not labeling good or bad)
"I am grateful. But who can say if this is good fortune or bad?" "I am sorry to see___ but who can say if this is good fortune or bad?"
*Beautiful imagery
*Passing on wisdom from generation to generation

Poem at the end:
Life is like a potter's clay
changing shape from day to day
As stars sparkle in the sky
light and dark go quickly by
What's the future, no one knows.
Be at peace with how life goes.

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

These are three stories from Tibet that are beautifully illustrated with text in both English and Tibetan.

My favorite line comes from the first story, in which a series of seemingly bad and good things happen. The father's wise response is always, "Who can say what is good fortune or bad?" And then he chants, "Om Mani Padme Hung. Chanting helps me have a peaceful mind."

Emma's favorite line comes from the final story, in which a young monk embarks on a wisdom quest but gets injured and meets a yeti. When the young monk heals enough, he sees that the yeti needs help. He fights his fear telling himself, "Watching the breath eases the mind, then you can be gentle and kind."

This is a lovely book to read aloud while snuggling with your favorite little Buddhas.

[Terrance Johns · Rating 5 out of 5]

full of great lessons

I bought this book as a gift for my goddaughter ... Accidentally buying the eBook version as well. I'm glad I did! Very enjoyable tales and wonderful lessons in each story.

[Alison Whiteman · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very sweet and kind book. I love the illustrations. Breathe. Accept all as is. Nothing is good or bad, it just is. **Sigh****

[Anastasia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! So fun to read with my little ones.