Sit with Me
By Carolyn Kanjuro
Illustrated by Nan Lawson
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Bala Kids12/01/2020Pages: 32Size: 8 x 10ISBN: 9781611807479DetailsYou can squat like a frog or lounge like a cat—but if you want to sit like a buddha, there are seven key steps to follow when taking your seat.
Sit with Me invites kids to learn meditation though lyrical verse and playful illustrations. Follow Justa Bug as he breaks down each aspect of the traditional seven-point meditation posture—from the top of your head to the bottom of your feet—in an easy and accessible way. Spine straight like coins stacked on a plate or shoulders back like a vulture in flight, kids will learn the basics of meditation through encouraging verse. With a little practice, Sit with Me will help everyone in the family learn how to sit easy and free like a buddha.
For kids ages 3–8RelatedCheck items to add to the cart orAuthor BioCAROLYN KANJURO was a director, playwright, tutor for children, celebrated author of children's books, and life-long Buddhist practitioner. She is the author of Sit with Me and The Monkey Mind Meditation Deck.Nan Lawson is an illustrator who has worked on a wide variety of books from YA book covers to lift-the-flap board books. She's also a regular contributor to several art galleries across the country. During her free time she loves to read books while sipping coffee and looking out at the mountains from her cozy living room. Nan lives in Los Angeles with her husband, two-year-old daughter, and two lazy cats.Praise"Justa Bug, a gray insect wearing saffron-colored robes and wielding a pointer, serves as the patient narrator of this step-by-step instructive picture book, aiming to teach readers ‘seven-point posture . . . if you want to be a buddha, too.’ A fun primer for those interested in Buddhist meditation." —Publishers Weekly
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