Maybe: A Little Zen for Little Ones

✍ Scribed by Nambiar, Sanjay

• Book ID: 108380669
• Publisher: Umiya Publishing
• Year: 2011
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 1 MB
• Category: Fiction

✦ Synopsis

New electronic version, with previous conversion errors fixed. Based on an ancient and beloved Zen fable, this story is about a wise girl who experiences a series of events that at first seem lucky (or unlucky) but then turn out to be quite the opposite. A bike disappears, but then she gets a new one. She hurts herself, but then she enjoys a nice day at home. For each incident, was what happened good luck? Maybe. Was it bad luck? Maybe. Or, perhaps the girl simply does not get caught up in the emotion of the moment, because she can never know what that event might lead to, good or bad . . .

Review

"Maybe: A Little Zen for Little Ones" is an excellent read-aloud storybook to share with young people, especially when teaching them about the unpredictable nature of life itself. Highly recommended.

- Midwest Book Review

This soulful little book, with its colorful pictures, teaches kids the valuable message that sometimes not getting what they want is a good thing . . . a message many adults are still struggling to learn. Dr. Jenn Berman, author, SuperBaby: 12 Ways to Give Your Child a Head Start in the First 3 Years

If kids take away even a smidgeon of this message, parents and caregivers will find them more relaxed and philosophically prepared to deal with events as they take place. TheGiggleGuide.com

The parents I work with love how this book puts good luck and bad luck into perspective. The story is precious and has a real impact. Dr. Esther Hess, Center for the Developing Mind

From the Back Cover

A Little Zen for Little Onesputs classic and new Zen stories in an accessible context for today's kids (and adults!). These revered tales provide a little perspective on what's truly important, on how personal balance and peace can manifest in everyday life. With children as central characters and narratives that reflect modern culture, A Little Zen for Little Oneshelps us examine our values as our world becomes more complex and confusing. After all, if our children can get a little bit of Zen in their lives, perhaps they'll grow up to be adults with a little bit of Zen as well. Wouldn't that be great for all of us?

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