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Buddhism & Buddhist Values
Buddhism & Buddhist Values
Buddhism & Buddhist Values Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
80 books about buddhism & buddhist values
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Chapter Books
Middle Grade
Graphic Novels
Clear
The Buddha's Diamonds
Carolyn Marsden, Thay Phap Niem
Fear drives Tinh away during a fierce storm, leaving him to face the consequences of a damaged boat and the difficult pa
Ages 8–12
All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team
Christina Soontornvat
Twelve soccer players and their coach are trapped by floodwaters deep inside a Thai cave, sparking a massive, high-stake
Ages 10–14
A Wish in the Dark
Christina Soontornvat
In a city where light is a luxury, an escaped prisoner and a wardens daughter collide in a high-stakes chase that reveal
Ages 8–12
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Secret Agents Jack and Max Stalwart #1
The Battle for the Emerald Buddha
Elizabeth Singer Hunt
Jack and Max must use their secret agent skills to track down a stolen treasure in Bangkok while on a family vacation.
Ages 7–10
Spiritual Biographies for Young People
Thich Nhat Hanh: Buddhism in Action
Maura D. Shaw
For children curious about how one person can face conflict with peace. This biography introduces the life and teachings
Ages 5–10
Biography
The Dalai Lama
Sheila Rivera
For the child curious about how one person can lead with peace. This simple biography introduces the life and compassion
Ages 7–10
Tulku
Peter Dickinson
Orphaned by the violence of the Boxer Rebellion, a teenage boy flees through China and Tibet to find sanctuary within th
Ages 11–15
Fly Free!
Roseanne Thong
For the child learning how one small, kind choice can change the world around them. This gentle story explores how compa
Ages 4–9
Eternally Now Quotes for Kids by Alan Watts
Alan Watts, Steve Brewer
For the child who feels overwhelmed by the fast pace of life or struggles with 'what-ifs,' this guide introduces calming
Ages 4–10
Buddha Stories
Demi
Golden-winged guardians and celestial deities come to life in these stories of the spiritual uncle of the Buddha protect
Ages 4–10
Buddha
Demi
The Golden-Winged King of Illumination serves as a powerful guardian deity, protecting the Pure Land and Mount Sumeru fr
Ages 6–10
The Cat Who Went to Heaven
Elizabeth Coatsworth
A penniless Japanese artist and a tiny calico cat navigate a world of faith and art in this poetic, Newbery Medal-winnin
Ages 8–12
Peace, Bugs, and Understanding
Gail Silver
For children struggling with sibling rivalry or hot tempers, this story introduces mindfulness tools to transform anger
Ages 4–9
Zen and the Art of Faking It
Jordan Sonnenblick
New student San Lee decides the best way to stand out at his latest school is to use his scrap of Buddhist knowledge to
Ages 11–14
Buddha Boy
Kathe Koja
New student Jinsen faces school bullies with a shaved head and a quiet, peaceful spirit that challenges everyone's ideas
Ages 12–16
Kindness
Sarah Conover
For the child curious about why being kind matters. These ancient Buddhist tales show how small acts of compassion can c
Ages 6–11
Enlighten Me
Minh Lê
For the child struggling to manage a quick temper or feeling misunderstood after standing up for themselves, this story
Ages 8–12
The Mouse King A Story from Tibet
Yeshe Tsultim
For the child grappling with a 'big head' after a success, this Tibetan fable explores how pride and greed can make us f
Ages 6–9
The Prince Who Ran Away: The Story Of Gautama Buddha
Anne Rockwell
For the child asking deep questions about why people suffer and how to find peace in a busy world through the story of a
Ages 5–9
49 Days
Agnes Lee
For those seeking peace after a loss, this meditative journey explores the 49 days of mourning through the lens of Buddh
Ages 10–17
Stillwater #1
Zen Shorts
Jon J. Muth
Stillwater the bear shares three ancient Zen tales with his new neighbors to help them find patience and peace when thin
Ages 4–9
The Mountains of Tibet
Mordicai Gerstein
A Tibetan woodcutter faces a profound choice after he dies: find peace in heaven or select a new life anywhere in the va
Ages 4–9
Dalai Lama: A Biography of the Tibetan Spiritual and Political Leader, The
Demi
For the child curious about different paths to leadership, this stunning biography introduces the peaceful resilience an
Ages 8–12
Who Was?
Who Is the Dalai Lama?
Dana Meachen Rau, Who HQ
Learn how a two-year-old boy was identified as a spiritual leader and eventually became a Nobel Peace Prize winner livin
Ages 8–12
