{"product_id":"the-buddhas-apprentice-at-bedtime-dharmachari-nagaraja-9781780285146","title":"The Buddha's Apprentice at Bedtime: Tales of Compassion and Kindness for You to Read with Your Child - To Delight and Inspire","description":"\u003cb\u003e18 illustrated bedtime stories drawn from the Buddhist folk tradition, for parents to read aloud to their children\u003cb\u003e--with inspiring lessons to make their little ones happier and wiser\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In a series of delightful stories, practicing Buddhist and master storyteller Dharmachari Nagaraja conveys basic life lessons that will help children develop their personality, deal with their anxieties, and find peace and confidence as they grow up. Each story explores themes from the Eightfold Path--Buddhism's practical route to a happy life--and includes topics such as: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - Speaking in a kind and truthful manner\u003cbr\u003e - Behaving with compassion\u003cbr\u003e - Thinking selflessly and avoiding the pitfalls of egotism. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Inside, you'll also find: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Affirmations that complement the positive message of each story\u003cbr\u003e - Superb, specially commissioned illustrations\u003cbr\u003e - A helpful introduction on the value of Buddhist principles for kids (and their parents!) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Although providing gentle guidance on the art of living well, each story is also compelling in its own right as it introduces characters, settings, and events that will enchant the little ones. With charming illustrations and empowering messages, \u003ci\u003eThe Buddha's Apprentice at Bedtime\u003c\/i\u003e shows how visualization, imaginative thinking, and even first steps in meditation can help to nurture young minds and hearts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dharmachari Nagaraja\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1780285140\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781780285146\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Watkins Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.13lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.41h x 7.65w x 0.47d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/15\/2013","brand":"Dharmachari Nagaraja","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44043132928255,"sku":"9781780285146","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_57caf150-a527-4867-8ba2-fb347f48f5a2.jpg?v=1684965437","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-buddhas-apprentice-at-bedtime-dharmachari-nagaraja-9781780285146","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}