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Product details
- ISBN 9780804858663
- Dimensions: 267 x 216mm
- Publication Date: 27 May 2025
- Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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Discover the Power of Mindfulness with The Angry Monk and the Fly
This accessible picture book teaches the value of mindfulness in a delightful and engaging way.
Even monks can get angry sometimes. That's when it's time to pause and reflect.
The monk is usually calm and serene. But when a pesky fly keeps buzzing around his head and landing on his nose day after day, he becomes very angry. This unexpected anger makes him confused and sad. One day, he decides to take a closer look at the irritating fly, and that's when he sees something truly wonderful!
The Angry Monk and the Fly teaches children (and adults) to pause and reflect on the people and things that annoy us or make us angry—a valuable lesson for everyone. With bright, colorful illustrations, this book will leave readers feeling calm and more prepared to face everyday challenges. At the end of the book, various animals share simple instructions on how to meditate and breathe, adding an extra layer of mindfulness practice.
This accessible picture book teaches the value of mindfulness in a delightful and engaging way.
Even monks can get angry sometimes. That's when it's time to pause and reflect.
The monk is usually calm and serene. But when a pesky fly keeps buzzing around his head and landing on his nose day after day, he becomes very angry. This unexpected anger makes him confused and sad. One day, he decides to take a closer look at the irritating fly, and that's when he sees something truly wonderful!
The Angry Monk and the Fly teaches children (and adults) to pause and reflect on the people and things that annoy us or make us angry—a valuable lesson for everyone. With bright, colorful illustrations, this book will leave readers feeling calm and more prepared to face everyday challenges. At the end of the book, various animals share simple instructions on how to meditate and breathe, adding an extra layer of mindfulness practice.
Tina Schneider received a BFA from the School of Visual Arts and an MFA from Bard College before starting her career as a studio artist. She has taught at Vassar College and her work has been exhibited in the Drawing Center, Wave Hill, and the Bronx Museum. She is the author of Ninja Boy's Secret and Architecture of the Heart.
