{"product_id":"my-first-book-of-zen-simple-wisdom-for-children","title":"My First Book of Zen: Simple Wisdom for Children","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The beginning of the story explains, \"Zen. It's a nice word, small enough to fit in your pocket and take anywhere.\" [...] The notes that the children's mother leaves them have a huge impact on the way they see the world and how they behave. \u003c\/i\u003eMy First Book of Zen\u003ci\u003e promotes thoughtfulness, tranquility, kindness, and awareness. It is a joy to read at any age.\" --\u003c\/i\u003eBlue Wolf Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFollow two children on a gentle journey as they receive notes and messages from their mother, discovering the beauty and wisdom of Zen along the way.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eChange is in the air.\u003cbr\u003eOak leaves are gently falling like hands waving. Hello trees.\u003cbr\u003eYou will soon have a change of outfit, with lacy, delicate branches reaching for the sky.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy First Book of Zen\u003c\/i\u003e is an invitation for young minds to explore the gentle teachings of Zen philosophy. Through a day in the life of two children, young readers encounter messages of presence, kindness, and connection to the world around them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach of the nine moments encourages curiosity and reflection, helping children develop an appreciation for nature's beauty and the peace found in still moments. Enchanting watercolor illustrations by award-winning artist Tracy Gallup paint the soft moods of Zen and capture a sense of inner calm. Each image is paired with a thoughtful message and a quote from an inspirational thinker--like the haiku master Issa, Zen philosophers D.T. Suzuki and Alan Watts, or the Dalai Lama--offering a quiet space for reflection. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA perfect book for bedtime and fostering moments of calm, \u003ci\u003eMy First Book of Zen\u003c\/i\u003e sows the seeds of inner harmony, compassion, gratitude, and a lasting love for the natural world.","brand":"Tracy Gallup","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47480448319724,"sku":"9784805318980","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9784805318980.jpg?v=1775614983","url":"https:\/\/intl.allstora.com\/products\/my-first-book-of-zen-simple-wisdom-for-children","provider":"Allstora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}