Great Children's Literature: The Mountains of Tibet

The Mountains of Tibet by Mordicai Gerstein is a beautiful story of life and birth. A woodcutter passes away, then he is left with a choice. “You know you have a choice. You may become part of the endless universe some call heaven, or you may live another life.” The woodcutter searches the planets, stars, earth, etc. looking for parents and a new life. Beautiful mandala like watercolors illustrate this book on reincarnation. Even if you do not believe in Buddhist thoughts on the after life, this is a wonderful book about the numerous possibilities for life. The Mountains of Tibet is also helpful to read when a child has lost a loved one. We often talk about our dog’s next life, and it brings us comfort to know our paths may cross again. We have always told our children that they chose us to be their parents, and I believe that. Our children have come to us so that they may teach us, and so that we may teach them about love and compassion.

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M's Mami says

April 30, 2007 at 11:42 am

I had seen this book at the Bankstreet Bookstore website in NYC. It is a terrific children’s bookstore attached to Bankstreet College of Education. I had wanted to drop in and take a look at the book to be certain of its content, as the website did not give much information. I am so glad you have reviewed it. We will definitely pick it up this weekend when we attend a musical event at Bankstreet. I am wondering if there are any other books on spirituality or world religions for children that you might have come upon. I have been really interested but haven’t had the time to research around.

Thanks,
Rebeca

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Jennifer Lance says

April 30, 2007 at 1:26 pm

I actually found this book in our school library when I was teaching. I had to get my own copy once my children were born. http:/www.tibetantreasures.com has a great selection of childen’s books on Buddhist sprirituality. I have been very pleased with every book we have purchased from Tibetan Treasures. The moral messages are wonderful for any faith. I will try to review some of these books in the next couple of weeks.

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