Sowing the awakening seed.

The small protagonist of this book plays a very significant stage in the life of Siddhartha Gautama and his search for happiness. The illustrations narrate with an innocent style, direct, with a touch of humor and in a very simple way, his realization of the Self to become the Buddha. At the end there is a brief review of this fundamental historical figure in Buddhist philosophy and religion. Through this tale we can sow the awakening seed, free of religious notes, and nourish it so that it thrives in the fertile mind-hearts of our children.

The emotional handling of the color of Xanthe Bouma's illustrations is very attractive, her style seems a bit retro to me, like the hardback story books I read as a child: a simple style like the graphic art of purist vision of form, composition and color.

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I loved this picture book. Children will especially enjoy the illustrations and “Little Sid” will expose them to world religions if they are not already familiar with Buddhism.

A beautifully illustrated picturebook that provides a great introduction to Buddhism for children. This book would be a useful resource for schools to use in RE lessons relating to Buddhism.

As a prince, Little Sid can have anything he wants--feasts, cakes, presents, parades, entertainment of all kinds--but what he really wants is to be happy. Since Little Sid can't find happiness in his castle, he sets out to discover it himself. His journey leads him to a mountain in search of three wise men and after several encounters along the way, Little Sid learns that to be happy, he wants to be present: be here now.

Little Sid is both a simplified version of the Buddha's tale and an introduction to mindfulness. It's a great way to present the idea that happiness comes from being present in the moment rather than from material objects.

Little Sid: the Tiny Prince Who Became Buddha written by Ian Lendlerand illustrated by Kanthe Bouma is a picturebook which is currently scheduled for release on January 23 2018. As a spoiled young prince, Siddhartha got everything he ever asked for, until he asked for what could not be given, happiness. Join Little Sid as he sets off on a journey of discovery and encounters mysterious wise-folk, terrifying tigers, and one very annoying mouse.

Little Sid: the Tiny Prince Who Became Buddha is the origin story of Buddhism, and one I did not know. I am glad to get a better understanding of the practice, and think the idea of being present is so important in a time when so many equate stuff and being busy with being happy or successful. I think that many young readers will be able to relate to Sid, in his desire of time rather than things, from his parents. So often adults are too worried about work, cleaning the house, activities, and everything else to just be with the children in their lives. I found the artwork to be beautiful, alternating between muted tones and more vibrant ones, making the mindfulness of the story more evident to the reader. I think this book is a wonderful way to introduce the ideas of mindfulness, minimalism, and the practice of Buddhism to readers of all ages and religious backgrounds.

This adorably illustrated story of the Buddha's childhood is both a nice introduction to Buddhism for younger readers, and a meaningful fable about valuing connections over possessions.

Little Sid is Siddhartha, a little prince who gets everything he could ever want, except for time with his parents. They're always running off to some grand event or monarch duty, leaving Sid to be raised by an army of handlers who all fawn over him. He isn't happy. He takes off to find the secret to happiness and meets a wise man who confuses him, a tiger who terrifies him, and a mouse who makes it all come together for him. When he comes back, he's a changed kid, ready to put what he's learned into practice: starting with his parents.

Xanthe Bouma's artwork is adorable and bright, lively and bold. Sid's face is filled with expression, whether he's happily greeting readers on the opening page or reveling in the joy of a ripe strawberry. Ian Lendler's text weaves a story of a child who has everything he could want, but wants only his parents' time. It's a story of mindfulness and gratitude, and that's something every child should know and every family should embrace. My favorite lesson? That being happy isn't permanent, but neither is being sad. It teaches kids that life comes in ebbs and flows, and to go with those ups and downs. A brief biography of Siddhartha Gautama closes out this volume.

Booktalk or display Little Sid with one of my favorite books, Ganesha's Sweet Tooth; together, the two books present a starting point to discover different cultures and faiths, all while delivering solid messages about awareness and resilience. Talk about the religions that inspire these tales; introduce your readers to Buddhism and Hinduism. It's a great way to make their worlds a little bigger.

Though not historically accurate, it gives a great little insight into the world of the Buddha and makes the idea of happiness a more understandable concept for younger readers. I would recommend this to parents who would like to introduce them to concepts of Buddhism at a young age.

Cute and sweet with excellent artwork. Very accessible to children.

Perfect for elementary school readers, this picture books introduces students to Buddhism and Siddhartha Guatama. The pictures are attractive and the story is well written.

The story of Sid is an all too familiar tale for many children. Parents would rather buy gifts and items than be present in their life. The story of Little Sid and his family was a wonderful reminder for parents to be present in the lives of their children and a reminder to children to speak up and ask for what they really want. I can't wait to share this story with my students and their families. I also appreciate the origins in the back of the book.

Gorgeously illustrated biography of Siddhartha Gautama's early years.

Little Sid brings the story of the Buddha to life with colorful, engaging and delightful illustrations!

As a prince Sid has everything a child could possibly want - toys, entertainers and people to wait on him day and night. Unfortunately, he does not have his parents' attention and he is not happy. He leaves the palace and seeks the answer to happiness. Sid is Siddhartha, the Buddha, but the book is neither "religious" nor preachy. It is about finding inner happiness and I liked that it focused on this one concept and did not try to attack too many Buddhist concepts. The bright illustrations were joyous. A lovely book for young children!

Lovely artwork with a great message for all children, whether or not their parents are Buddhists.

A lovely little kids book about the child Buddha. Great art work too.

I am giving this book 5 stars. While I know that Buddhism is a practice of mindfulness and meditation in search of awakening, I never really knew how it started. Well, this book taught me a lesson. The story is simple, but one that I think will resonate with many children today. While the story is the Buddha story, it’s not a religious story, more of a family and community story. Plus the artwork is AMAZING. The color work is gorgeous. I want pages to frame and hang on my wall.

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