Maybe (A Little Zen for Little Ones)

by Sanjay Nambiar

Overview

Based on an ancient and beloved Zen fable, this story is about a wise girl who experiences a series of events that at first seem lucky (or unlucky) but then turn out to be quite the opposite. A bike disappears, but then she gets a new one. She hurts herself, but then she enjoys a nice day at home. For each incident, was what happened good luck? Maybe. Was it bad luck? Maybe. Or, perhaps the girl simply does not get caught up in the emotion of the moment, because she can never know what that event might lead to, good or bad . . .

Product Details

BN ID:	2940013355897
Publisher:	Umiya Publishing
Publication date:	10/01/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Sanjay Nambiar grew up in Carson, CA, where he overcame a gang- and drug-riddled environment with the help of a closely-knit family and a focus on education. He graduated with honors from U.C. Berkeley, with degrees in Economics and Neurobiology, and earned an M.B.A. from UCLA. In his professional career, Sanjay has travelled many roads, including investment banking and strategic marketing for Internet and media companies. He now is a freelance copywriter in Los Angeles, CA. Sanjay practices meditation on a daily basis and sees extraordinary potential for happiness (and frustration) in the confluence of Western lifestyles and Eastern philosophies. In 2011, he won a Mom's Choice Awards medal for his children's book, "Maybe (A Little Zen for Little Ones)". Through his books, Sanjay hopes to inspire readers to consider life in a different perspective, one that incorporates a little bit of Zen as well as a lot of fun.

Editorial Reviews

"The parents I work with love how this book puts good luck and bad luck into perspective. The story is precious and has a real impact."
-- Dr. Esther Hess, Center for the Developing Mind

Dr. Esther Hess

"This soulful little book, with it's colorful pictures, teaches kids the valuable message that sometimes not getting what they want is a good thing... a message many adults are still struggling to learn."
-- Dr. Jenn Berman, Best-Selling Author of "SuperBaby: 12 Ways to Give Your Child a Head Start in the First 3 Years", "Rockin' Babies", and "The A to Z Guide to Raising Happy Confident Kids"

Dr. Jenn Berman

"The book teaches readers about values that every child and adult should all follow as an example of having a happier, more satisfied life. Maybe gives readers an idea of what is really important in relatable experiences for small children. I happily add Maybe: A Little Zen for Little Ones to my bookshelf and recommend it to parents and teachers alike."

Michelle Landwehr

"If kids take away even a smidgeon of this message, parents and caregivers will find them more relaxed and philosophically prepared to deal with events as they take place."

The Giggle Guide (Blog)

"I love cute stories to read to my kids. I really love cute stories that have a good learning point. Maybe, A Little Zen For Little Ones, is one of those. My 2 yr old loves this book, and will even bypass her beloved Winnie The Pooh books to ask me to read this one to her. I am going to be giving a copy to a friends daughter for Christmas also. That is how much we fell in love with this adorable story."

What Mama Wants (Blog)