This is the most beautifully illustrated book for children that tells the story of buddha. My son loved me to read this book over and over again!

Very well done.

Full of information except in an interesting story. I've read this book 3 times.

Great read with my 10 year old son

I liked how it taught us step by step the four noble truths. I also liked learning about the story of the Buddha!

Glad to have read it today- on the day of Buddha Purnima. A short read with many colorful illustrations. Could be a great introduction book about Buddha especially for children.

Ik heb dit boekje met zoonlief in het nederlands gelezen! Een aanrader voor wie meer van het boeddhisme en Siddharta wens te kennen.

This is a lovely introduction to the life of the Buddha for children. Beautiful illustrations.

This is a simple biography of 'The Buddha'.
It is not only easy to understand for all but also fairly interesting.
I literally love reading this book and I'll also try to find and read other books dealing with 'Buddhism' and 'Buddha's Teachings'

This is a great story about a young prince and his journey to self-awareness, thus his instant peace and happiness. It's inspiring, and very encouraging for those who already, have nothing to loose.

Children's book about the origin of Buddha. I read it out of curiosity.

Fantastic illustrations and well done for what it is. Not to be read to children unless with critical eye and not recommended for children under 7. Also, don't read this review if you get offended easily.

This man abandons his wife and baby out of his "love" for them. He has endless compassion for insects and homeless people, but not for his own newborn. Note that the "holy men" are beggars. They do not support themselves, rather they selfishly and compassionLESSly take from those struggling for survival because their search for "truth" is more important than growing their own rice. Buddha and his followers descend upon towns by the hundreds and go from door to door begging for food. But they are the good guys. They are enlightened. They have not descended upon your town to rob you, but to end your suffering.

Note that if the entire world became enlightened beggars, there would be no one to feed them, or rather, no one for them to feed off of.

Not saying that Buddhism doesn't have wisdom to teach, just saying it's important to read these things without the rose colored glasses on.

Thought: Buddhism + Judaism = Christianity. Was Jesus a Jew who was exposed to Buddhism and that is how he invented Christianity? In his birth myth we are told that three wise men from the East came bearing gifts... is that an acknowledgment that he was influenced by Eastern thought?

A perennial favorite for children and parents, this is the story of Prince Siddhartha and how he became Buddha, the Awakened One, told in lyrical prose. Beautiful full-color illustrations depict each major life event in Siddhartha's development. His message of nonviolence, loving-kindness, and unselfishness is vitally necessary for the children of today and tomorrow.

LOVED the illustrations. A childhood favourite.