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I LOVE this story! It's among my very favorite cat stories. A must read for cat lovers!
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I read the book in one sitting. I think the book is very successful in telling a complex and rewarding story in very few pages. I love how Coatsworth combines the life of the artist with tales of Buddha's lives (Jataka). I think the Jataka stories would appeal to children because of their riddle-like nature (the spiritual version of Stories to Solve). Buddha is a bit of a trickster because the choices he makes are surprising, almost shocking, for instance when he chooses to sacrifice his lives f
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Interesting, funny, and not at all sweet. It read surprisingly modern--I wouldn't have been surprised to find it was written decades later; this one is probably an easier "sell" to kids than most of the early Newberys.
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this is an book promoting buddism. in 1930, when it won the Newbery, it must have been exotic - now it is just pretty preaching
A very quick read. The story, a fable, will acquaint those unfamiliar with Buddhism with that faith and some of the stories of Siddhartha (Buddha). I would recommend it for that reason. Lovely story.
This is a quick read that will appeal to a younger crowd than most Newbery winners. I enjoyed learning about Prince Siddhartha and the Chinese Culture in general.
Rated G.
I didn't expect to like this, but, to my surprise, I was hooked by the story, the illustrations, and the interspersed poetry. Well done! ...more
I didn't expect to like this, but, to my surprise, I was hooked by the story, the illustrations, and the interspersed poetry. Well done! ...more
I had very mixed feelings about this book. Parts of it I liked a lot, other parts I detested. My detailed review is here: http://newberryproject.blogspot.com/2... at the Newbery Project.
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Apr 06, 2008
Kristine
marked it as to-read-kids-ya
Apr 12, 2008
Megan B
marked it as to-read
