Buddhist Books for Children

Under the Bodhi Tree

           A richly illustrated, historically accurate version of the Buddha's life, from his birth as a pampered prince, through his cultivation and enlightenment, to his founding of the Buddhist sangha and his final Nirvana.

           An informative and entertaining biography drawing from a collection of stories surrounding the life of Siddhartha
very highly recommended reading for all young people
                               Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) July 13, 2006

The Giant Turtle

A traditional Buddhist jataka tale about one of the Buddha's past lives as a giant turtle who, in compassion for living beings, carried forests, villages, rivers, and lakes on its back.

Human Roots for Young Readers

Buddhist stories for young children explaining cause and effect, kindness, and compassion. Simple history of the Buddha and his earliest disciples. Color illustrations.