| Kookoo Mountain: Moral Tails in an Immoral World Contributor(s): Friedman, J. S. (Author), Beatrice, Chris (Illustrator), Das, Surya (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 9081836838 ISBN-13: 9789081836838 Publisher: Mouse Prints Press OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Etc. |
| Dewey: E |
| Series: Maurice's Valises |
| Physical Information: 0.31" H x 9.82" W x 8.22" (1.07 lbs) 50 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Maurice heads into the Alps aboard a steam train. In the town where he disembarks, everyone is running to and fro convinced by their Prince that the sky is falling. Oswyn the owl is as suspicious as Maurice and he sets out to discover what is really happening. From this adventure comes a Moral Scroll based on lessons from The Buddha and Marcus Aurelius. Sticker book included. |
Contributor Bio(s): Friedman, J. S.: - J. S. Friedman is a retired commercial photographer and the creator of the award-winning book, exhibit, and non-profit educational organization Earth Elders: The Wisdom of the World's Oldest People. He is also a grandfather, veteran storyteller, and world traveler. He has journeyed from the Far East to the American heartland, learning valuable life lessons and multiple languages along the way. Mr. Friedman's wanderlust is far from over. On any given day, you may find him and his wife charting the canals of Amsterdam on their houseboat or exploring the temples of Thailand.Das, Surya: - Lama Surya Das (Jeffrey Miller)is a Buddhist leader, meditation teacher, chant-master and poet. He is the author of over thirteen books, including the international bestseller "Awakening the Buddha Within: Tibetan Wisdom for the Western World, Eight Steps to Enlightenment," which has been translated into thirteen languages. A columnist for the Huffington Post, Beliefnet, and other journals, he is the head of the Western Buddhist Teachers Network. Surya Das is affectionately called "The American Lama" by the Dalai Lama of Tibet.Beatrice, Chris: - Chris Beatrice is an award-winning artist whose work has graced the covers of classic children's books like Gulliver's Travels and Robinson Crusoe. His skills transcend paper, as he is also an acclaimed video-game designer and commercial artist. He currently lives in Massachusetts with his wife and daughter. |