Kuan Yin: The Princess Who Became the Goddess of Compassion

Synopsis

Spirituality & Practice "Best Books of 2021" Award WinnerBank Street College of Education "The Best Children&’s Books of the Year" Moonbeams Children&’s Book Awards "Best Illustrator" Silver Winner Two sisters discover the power of love and the true meaning of compassion in this princess-adventure story based on an ancient Chinese tale. Miao Shan isn't your typical princess. She likes to spend her time quietly meditating with the creatures of the forest or having adventures with dragons and tigers. Miao Shan's heart is so full of love that her dream is to spread happiness throughout the land and help people endlessly. But her father has other plans for her--he intends to have her married and remain in the palace. With the help of her little sister Ling, Miao Shan escapes and begins her journey to discover the true meaning of compassion.During their adventure, Ling and Miao Shan are eventually separated. Ling must overcome doubts, fears, and loneliness in order to realize what her sister had told her all along--that love is the greatest power in the world. After the sisters' reunion, Miao Shan realizes her true calling as Kuan Yin, the goddess of compassion. A princess-adventure story like none other, this ancient Chinese tale of the world's most beloved Buddhist hero is a story of sisterhood, strength, and following your own path.

Copyright:

2021

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9780834843417

Related ISBNs:

9781611807998

Publisher:

Shambhala

Date of Addition:

11/13/22

Copyrighted By:

Maya van der Meer

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Children's Books, Literature and Fiction, Religion and Spirituality

Grade Levels:

Kindergarten, First grade, Second grade, Third grade, Pre-Kindergarten

Reading Age:

4–8

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.