Melissa Iwai

Eleven engaging Zen-inspired stories and fifty activities to help kids (ages 4-8) learn about patience, kindness, honesty, sharing and forgiveness. Dive into 11 engaging stories drawn from different cultures, each concluding with short reflections, questions, and fun, thought-provoking activities that teach children how to integrate the theme of the story into their lives. There are 53 activities, including: Writing haiku Sitting zazen Observing, making, and appreciating food Growing plants Spreading kindness and performing secret good deeds Learning and writing about family history and more!