Before Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha, he was a spoiled young prince that everyone wanted to please. People gave him everything he could possibly wish for, but it didn’t make him happy. So he set out to seek happiness in places throughout the countryside. Along the way he discovered the truths that would guide him for the rest of his life.Ian Lendler’s picture book, Little Sid: The Tiny Prince Who Became Buddha, draws upon traditional Buddhist fables to create a children’s story about what...

Please read the review in its entirety at http://www.compassbookratings.com/rev...Whether you're Christian, Atheist, Buddhist, or anything in-between, author Ian Lendler demonstrates a beautiful reminder that love is spelled t-i-m-e, in his latest book, Little Sid: The Tiny Prince Who Become Buddha. Third person narrative with sweet illustrations of pastel watercolors dotted with pops of bold color lends light to the innocent portrayal of a real-life venture taken on by Indian royal Siddhartha G...

Synopsis:“A spoiled young prince, Siddhartha got everything he ever asked for, until he asked for what couldn’t be given - - happiness.” As a child Sid leaves the castle in pursuit of happiness. Walking to the nearest village he goes from house to house asking where he can find happiness. He eventually goes up the mountain of the Three Wise Ones and asks one man who is fishing where he can find happiness. He is told it will pass. He then comes to a tree-woman who is blocking his path. He asks th...

I think I would have liked this better with less of a contemporary take on it/more realistic presentation. While I do not know for sure he didn't have stuffed animals, somehow I don't think he would have them or called them that. However, I understand that the text is for a younger, modern audience and Lendler wants to capture their attention. I love the illustrations. They are bright and fun to read more than the text.

Check out this, other reviews, and more fun bookish things on my young adult book blog, Here's to Happy Endings!This book, wow. I loved it. Absolutely loved it. There's so much about this book that is important, especially in today's day and age. It's the kind of book that both children and adults can learn and benefit from, and the message that it shares is both powerful and moving.Religion fascinates me. All religions - I love learning about them. Because I love learning about them, I also wan...

Gorgeously illustrated biography of Siddhartha Gautama's early years.

This is a story for young children, first or second grade who are being introduced to different religions or cultures. It is about a young boy named Sid who's dad was a king which made him a Lord. He wasn't happy however because his parents never had time for him. He went on a journey to find happiness and realized even though he had everything anyone would want as a lord, he just wanted his parents to spend time with it. Personally I did not like the story because in the end the parents still d...

I am giving this book 5 stars. While I know that Buddhism is a practice of mindfulness and meditation in search of awakening, I never really knew how it started. Well, this book taught me a lesson. The story is simple, but one that I think will resonate with many children today. While the story is the Buddha story, it’s not a religious story, more of a family and community story. Plus the artwork is AMAZING. The color work is gorgeous. I want pages to frame and hang on my wall.

*3.5 starsI think it beautifully captures the essence of Siddhartha in a kid friendly way. The illustrations and colors are beautiful, I am just not sure a kid would fully understand ALL the messages. Although I do love the ending where he just wants his parents to be present. This book makes me want to reread Siddhartha for myself.

The story of Sid is an all too familiar tale for many children. Parents would rather buy gifts and items than be present in their life. The story of Little Sid and his family was a wonderful reminder for parents to be present in the lives of their children and a reminder to children to speak up and ask for what they really want. I can't wait to share this story with my students and their families. I also appreciate the origins in the back of the book.

The story of Buddha, made simple for a younger audience. Children will easily understand Little Sid's feelings of being left out and ignored by his busy parents. Beautiful, colorful pictures bring the tale to life. Caveat: There are many speech bubbles and asides that make this one a little complicated for a straight reading during storytime. Smaller audiences of older children will get more out of it.

Lovely artwork with a great message for all children, whether or not their parents are Buddhists.

I was shown this book by the artist a while back, but just got around to reading it. I was fascinated, but I'm still having trouble deciding who it is written for.The format, of a picture book biography, is potentially interesting, because it puts some of the traditional tales of the life of the Buddha into the form of a story for young kids, but...the story that it tells may be a little odd for that audience.For instance, the traditional tale of facing death while enjoying the taste of a strawb...

This review was originally written for The Baby Bookworm. Visit us for new picture books reviews daily!Hello, friends! Our book today is Little Sid: The Tiny Prince Who Became Buddha, written by Ian Lendler and illustrated by Xanthe Bouma, a story inspired by the teachings of the Gautama Buddha.Little Sid is a young boy like any young boy, with only one major difference – his parents are the king and queen. Sid is inundated with toys, gifts, treats, and entertainment every waking moment of his l...

Though not historically accurate, it gives a great little insight into the world of the Buddha and makes the idea of happiness a more understandable concept for younger readers. I would recommend this to parents who would like to introduce them to concepts of Buddhism at a young age.

Genre: modern fantasy Grades: 1-3Little Sid is an excellent book about a young boy who goes on a journey to find his happiness. I think this book can be relatable to all people because we eventually look for things that make us happy at some time or another. Does Sid ever find what makes him happy? You’ll have to read to find out. I also personally love this book but would not read it to really young children just because I think with all of the extra quotes and thought bubbles it may be difficu...

This adorably illustrated story of the Buddha's childhood is both a nice introduction to Buddhism for younger readers, and a meaningful fable about valuing connections over possessions.Little Sid is Siddhartha, a little prince who gets everything he could ever want, except for time with his parents. They're always running off to some grand event or monarch duty, leaving Sid to be raised by an army of handlers who all fawn over him. He isn't happy. He takes off to find the secret to happiness and...

It isn't often that picture books these days feature religious figures much less one about the Buddha. But in a charming and relatable fashion this one introduces young readers to Siddhartha Gautama, the boy who became the Buddha. The colorful illustrations, created digitally and then using Adobe Photoshop and a gouache brush for coloring, highlight the story of a boy born to extreme riches in Nepal. He has everything a young boy could want except for the attention of his very busy parents. His

Title: Little Sid: The Tiny Prince Who Became BuddhaAuthor: Ian LendlerGenre: Cultural Picture BookIan Lendler's "Little Sid: The Tiny Prince Who Became Buddha" is a beautiful novel that briefly summarizes Siddhartha Guatama's search for enlightenment and ridding of materialistic goods. As a children's picture book, Lendler does highlight the value of non-tangible goods and how materialism can drive people to greed or unhappiness. Although the conclusion with his family sitting intimately togeth...

From the jacket flap: "...Little Sid weaves traditional Buddhist fables into a classic new tale of mindfulness, the meaning of life, and an awakening that is as profound today as it was 2,500 years ago."Even though he is surrounded with all the material things he could ever desire, Little Sid is lacking the love and attention of his parents. In order to feel fulfilled Little Sid leaves the castle to find happiness, which he ultimately returns home with.