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This book is a "must-have" for your collection, especially for yoga teachers!
I have spent many hours reading this story to my students. The Coconut Monk is based on a true story, and it works well with any inclusion, yoga or character ed curriculum. The theme is "harmony" and "acceptance" and the story is told in a simple manner that is engaging & straightforward. I would recommend for ages 5 and up.
Here is the description for Amazon.com:
On an island in Vietnam, a monk lives in a coconut tree, eating its fruit and playing with his friends, a cat and a mouse. All the while, a war is raging. One day, the monk decides to visit his country’s president. After all, if a man, a cat, and a mouse can live in harmony, why can’t a nation? But the hostile guards at the presidential palace throw the Coconut Monk in jail. Is there still a way for his message to be heard? Based on a true story, this charming picture book by Thich Nhat Hanh shows how unconquerable divides can be overcome through compassion and perseverance.
Here is an audio recording I made of the story:
The Coconut Monk (Read & recorded by Barbara Gini)
You can order this book at the link below:
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