Little Sid: The Tiny Prince Who Became Buddha

Description

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.

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

"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