{"product_id":"9784805318980-my-first-book-of-zen-simple-wisdom-for-children","title":"My First Book of Zen: Simple Wisdom for Children","description":"\u003cp\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. My First Book of Zen promotes thoughtfulness, tranquility, kindness, and awareness. It is a joy to read at any age.\" —Blue Wolf Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy First Book of Zen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA perfect book for bedtime and fostering moments of calm, My First Book of Zen sows the seeds of inner harmony, compassion, gratitude, and a lasting love for the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45032420671624,"sku":"9784805318980","price":29.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/3443\/4440\/files\/9784805318980.jpg?v=1776208004","url":"https:\/\/littlelostbookshop.com.au\/products\/9784805318980-my-first-book-of-zen-simple-wisdom-for-children","provider":"The Little Lost Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}