Is Nothing Something?: Kids' Questions and Zen Answers About Life. Death. Family. Friendship. and Everything in Between

In Is Nothing Something? Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh answers heartfelt difficult and funny questions from children of all ages. Illustrated with original full-color artwork by Jessica McClure Is Nothing Something? will help adults plant the seeds of mindfulness in the young children in their lives. Beginning with the most basic questions What is important in life? and Why is my brother mean to me? and progressing through issues that we all wrestle with such as How do I know if I really love somebody? How long am I going to live? and What does God look like? each page presents a question with a short answer from Thich Nhat Hanh appropriate for beginning readers to work with on their own. The back of the book has the first complete children’s biography of Thich Nhat Hanh along with basic kid-friendly instructions for mindful breathing and mindful walking. Both humorous and profound Is Nothing Something? is the perfect resource for kids with questions adults looking to answer them and anyone with questions of their own.

Age Range: 4 - 8 years

Grade Level: Preschool - 3

Hardcover: 40 pages

Publisher: Plum Blossom (March 20 2014)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1937006654

ISBN-13: 978-1937006655

Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 0.4 x 10.3 inches

Shipping Weight: 12 ounces