Tibetan Tales from the Top of the World

By Rose, Naomi C. & Gere, Richard & Lama, Dalai

Publishers Summary:
Tibetan Tales from the Top of the World is a 64-page picture book featuring three beautifully illustrated tales from Tibet. A young prince, wise monkey, and magical guardian are some of the engaging characters that fill this book. Each story, told in English and Tibetan, offers a fun, enchanting glimpse of Tibetan culture. The book is written and illustrated with full-page, full color paintings by Naomi C. Rose, whose previous book, Tibetan Tales for Little Buddhas (Clear Light, 2004), won the Nautilus Book Award and was a Storytelling World Honor Title. Bilingual in English and Tibetan.

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ISBN
978-1-57416-089-5
Publisher
Clear Light Pub


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on February 1, 2010

Gr 2-4 This collection of three wisdom tales is a companion to Rose's "Tibetan Tales for Little Buddhas" (Clear Light, 2004). In "Prince Jampa's Surprise," a young prince gathers 5000 horsemen to attack a neighboring kingdom believed to be savage and bloodthirsty. He is surprised to find the people gentle and welcoming, totally unlike the stories he has heard. "Sonam and the Stolen Cow" tells of a young nun falsely accused of stealing a cow and then convicted in her own heart for someth...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2009

In three Tibetan tales, passionate Jampa learns not to make assumptions based on hearsay, virtuous nun Sonam makes amen...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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