Little Sid: The Tiny Prince Who Became Buddha

(Hardback)

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A spoiled young prince, Siddhartha gets everything he ever asked for, until he asks for what can'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 playful prose and Bouma's lyrical artwork, Little Sid thoughtfully weaves traditional Buddhist fables into a kid-friendly new tale of mindfulness, the meaning of life, and an awakening that is as profound today as it was 2,500 years ago.

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"Whether used as a folktale, a conversation starter about core values, or even as an introduction to Buddhism in a unit on world religions, kids will respond to Sid's sympathetic cartoon persona, his irreverent asides, and his quest. This is a good choice for sharing either one-on-one or during storytime."--Booklist

Author Bio

Ian Lendler is the author of the acclaimed Stratford Zoo graphic novel series and the picture books Undone Fairy Tale, Saturday, and One Day A Dot. He is at one with the universe, but only when eating pizza. He lives near San Francisco, California. Visit him online at ianlendler.com Xanthe Bouma is an illustrator who has enriched a variety of comics, games, and books with colorful magic, including the upcoming graphic novel series 5 Worlds. Based in Southern California, Xanthe draws power from snacking on avocados, napping, and beachy sunsets. Visit Xanthe online at xanthebouma.com