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Reviewed on April 1, 2006
Gr 1-6 Unlike the many religion books for young readers that focus upon the central tenets and rites as well as the cultural practices of its adherents, these titles are based on narratives. "Buddhist" zeroes in on the life and teachings of the Buddha, moving through his disenchantment and enlightenment and into less-familiar tales, such as that of the grieving Kisagotami or of a violent robber whose name means -finger necklace. - In the case of Hinduism, Ganeri has selected significant and dramatic stories such as the creation of ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More