Buddha

by Demi

Book Overview

A nonfiction picture book with full-color illustrations about the life of the Buddha, from award-winning author and illustrator Demi Many centuries ago, in a kingdom in the foothills of the Himalayan... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805042032
• ISBN13: 9780805042030
• Release Date: April 1996
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.3" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

A profound story beautifully and simply told

How do you write a children's book about a subject that is simple and profound at the same time? Demi has successfully achieved this balance and delivered a wonderfully written and elegantly illustrated book about Buddha. One of the things I like about non-fiction children's books is that a complex subject has to be made simple for young readers. And the illustrations have to support the words well. A book like Buddha allows you to get to know this subject in 30 to 40 very enjoyable pages all within an hour. This is one reason why I read children's books like Buddha. When I wrote my children's book "A Musical Journey" and faced the challenge of presenting China's diverse land and people to young readers in 32 pages, Buddha was one of the books I referred to. Children's books are definitely not for kids only! Highly recommended.

Beautiful

Demi's books are wonderfully illustrated with vibrant colors and gold ink. I was very pleased and would recommend this and Buddha Stories highly. (great gift)

A Moving, Great Book!

This book tells the story of Buddha so clearly and precisely that it taught me a lot that I previously didn't know or understand. I am hoping to share this book with my students during the Buddhist New Year in April.