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Buddha Paperback – August 28, 2018

by Demi (Author, Illustrator)
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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 mountains, a miraculous child was born to the king and queen. The young prince, Siddhartha, was raised in the greatest luxury, sheltered from all pain and ugliness. But one day Siddhartha left the palace and saw, for the first time, human suffering and death. He knew then that he must relinquish everything-- his family, his wealth, his position-- to discover the Truth of life and death. With only a few humble possessions, he began a remarkable spiritual journey that ended many years later under a bodhi tree. There he finally discovered the Truth and became an Enlightened One, a Buddha. The Buddha taught the Truth and the path to inner peace for forty-five years, attracting thousands of disciples. Today millions of people around the world live by his teachings.

Demi's exquisite illustrations, inspired by the paintings and sculptures of several Asian cultures, are layered with meaning; each brush stroke has a special significance. Demi, herself a Buddhist, brings her devotion to the teachings of the Buddha and her vast knowledge of his life to this comprehensive picture-book biography of an extraordinary spiritual leader.

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  1. Reading age
    5 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    48 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    1 - 2
  5. Dimensions
    10 x 0.25 x 10.25 inches
  6. Publisher
    Square Fish
  7. Publication date
    August 28, 2018
  8. ISBN-10
    125029407X
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1250294074
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“A graceful account of Buddha's life, from the prophecies preceding his birth to his death at age 80....All will learn from it.” ―School Library Journal

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Demi, along with her husband, Tze-si Huang, has been a practicing Buddhist for more than twenty years. She is the author and illustrator of many children's books, including Firebird, The Dalai Lama, Buddha, and The Dragon’s Tale. Her book The Empty Pot was selected by former First Lady Barbara Bush in 1990 as one of the books to be read on the ABC Radio Network Program Mrs. Bush's Story Time. Demi was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and started drawing at an early age. She lives in Carnation, Washington.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Square Fish; Reprint edition (August 28, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 125029407X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250294074
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 8 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 0.25 x 10.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 36 ratings

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Demi was born in Cambridge, Mass. She studied at the Instituto Allende in Guanajuato, Mexico, at Immaculate Heart College with Sisters Magdalen Mary and Sister Corita in Hollywood, California. She also studied at the M.S. University in Baroda, India, while on a Fulbright Scholarship, as well as the China Institute For Arts in New York City.

Her husband Tze-si Huang introduced her to the religion, folklore, ancient culture, and history of China.

Demi has illustrated and authored more than 300 children's books including biographies of Jesus, Buddha, and the Dalai Lama, as well as folktales such as The Empty Pot and Liang and the Magic Paintbrush. Her work has received many awards and accolades, among them the Christopher Award, which recognizes individuals whose work makes a positive difference in the world, and the Middle

East Book Award. Her titles have been designated American Library Association Notable Children's Books, New York Times Best Illustrated Books, Notable Books for a Global Society, and American Bookseller Pick of the List Books.

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Tara Nicholson
5.0 out of 5 stars Good content.
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2012
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Nice pictures. Nice content about the factual basis on which Buddhism is founded...i.e. who is Buddha. It can be broken up into chunks for bed time reading pretty easily, else it has about 45 minutes worth of text (and discussion), which tends to be a little longer of a commitment for one bedtime reading. My 5 year old is old enough to understand the concept of Jesus, where he came from and who he is. This book serves well to teach him the concept of Buddha, where he came from and who he is. I am on a quest to teach my children the variety of spiritual basis in our world and this book is a nice addition to that collection.
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nattygerette
5.0 out of 5 stars Demi is a beautiful writer and illustrator
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2014
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This book is gorgeous. I gave it as a gift to a friend who is a Buddhist and has a baby son. The iillustrations are beautiful and the words are written with grace.
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faeriemary
3.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful illustrations, lacking substance
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2016
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The illustrations in this book are gorgeous. My 2.5 year old son loves looking at them. The problem is that it was written to make the Buddha look like a fancy God with mystical powers and whatnot. It's very fanciful, and I was hoping for a book that more accurately portrayed the Buddha as he was: An enlightened man, not a god.
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I am An Artist
5.0 out of 5 stars Very complete
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2013
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I purchased this for my 86 year old aunt to help explain Buddism.
It's a "children's book" but explains the religion very well & I feel it is entirely appropriate to inform people of any age.
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Marie-Claire
5.0 out of 5 stars great for all ages
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2012
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This book is quite beautifully illustrated, and well written for all ages. It's a great introduction to Buddhism for kids or adults.
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C. hunt
5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightened Buddha
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2012
This beautifully illustrated book clearly and simply tells
the profound and intricate story of Gautama Buddha.
An excellent way to introduce the young of all ages to Buddha.
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Liow Kah Joon
5.0 out of 5 stars A profound story beautifully and simply told
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2005
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.
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Franz Manfredi
3.0 out of 5 stars For a naturalistic Buddha
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2015
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While a lovely book, I was hoping to find a more sensible treatment of the Bkessed Buddha's life. He just seems to be one God like all the others with miracles and silly powers. Here's hoping to find a book that treats the Buddha how he was. A man. A man who solved the problem of human suffering for himself and for any who would follow his path.
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