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Zen Shorts
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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4. -
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Common Sense says
A beautiful introduction to Zen thinking.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 4 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Zen Shorts
Parents need to know that this lovely, gentle book provides an introduction to Zen thinking. These retellings of classic Buddhist stories will get kids thinking about topics they can relate to, from sharing with others to letting go of grudges.
Read our full review by Dawn Friedman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the complex ideas presented in these simple fables. Parents and kids can talk about the advantages of generosity in the face of greed, the true meaning of luck, and the burdens of bearing a grudge.
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- I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
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- Educational
- Good role models
- Great illustrations
Great book for the whole family
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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| 100% | of parents say there are great illustrations |
| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 100% | of parents say it's educational |
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