Little Baby Buddhas—A Community Blog for Buddhist Parents and Educators

Selected Jataka Tales

Links to a small collection of Jataka Tales suitable for children and young people, available online.

Book Review: Little Sid

This sweet little book for ages 4-8, written by Ian Lendler and illustrated by Xanthe Bouma, recounts a story from the childhood of Siddhartha Gautama, here nicknamed Little Sid. One day, the young prince embarked on a journey from his castle in search of happiness and, along the way, he came to understand the fleeting nature of all things and the value of extending kindness and generosity toward others.

Impermanence Man

Here is a fun approach to Impermanence, one of the thoughts that turn the mind. Kids really get into this. Make a man out of natural materials and observe how it changes over time.