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Is Nothing Something?: Kids' Questions and Zen Answers About Life, Death, Family, Friendship, and Everything in Between Hardcover – March 20, 2014

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  • Age Range: 4 - 8 years
  • Grade Level: Preschool - 3
  • Hardcover: 40 pages
  • Publisher: Plum Blossom (March 20, 2014)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1937006654
  • ISBN-13: 978-1937006655
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 0.4 x 10.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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5.0 out of 5 starsKids' questions and the Sage answers from Thich Nhat Hanh
By Jenny H on April 13, 2014
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Basic Summary
Is Nothing Something? is a book filled with kids' questions and the sage answers from Thich Nhat Hanh about life, death, family, friendship, and so many other topics. Each page has a simple question, many of which my daughter asks on a regular basis, and a short answer. The answers are based on Buddhist principles and beliefs; however they are spoken without judgement and from a place of love. While the answers are geared towards a child, they are presented in a way that neither talks down to the child or makes light of their concerns. Some of the answers are very deep and philosophical; however most answers are simple principles of how to be kind, loving, and full of compassion. There are simple illustrations on each page containing animals, many of which are in yoga poses.

Our take on the book
When my daughter and I read the book for the first time, we took time to read each question and discuss what we thought the answer should be prior to reading the answer presented by Thich Nhat Hanh. It was serene to have a thoughtful conversation with my seven year old daughter about topics we rarely broach. I was impressed by her answers, and she reflected and responded to each of the answers presented in the book.

My daughter's favorite page had to do with a question regarding the death of a grandfather. The answer is amazingly peaceful, and I was touched when she made a connection to the death of my own grandfather because this relationship in particular is connected to the plants the we grow as a continuation of the things he taught me.

My favorite question and answer was centered on what to do when you feel sad. The answer recommended to smile even though your are crying because the sunshine through the rain can make a rainbow.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsI cried skimming through this book. It's a christmas ...
By Amara Coury on December 4, 2015
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I cried skimming through this book. It's a christmas presents for my daughters and imagining them thinking over how with death, our shape may change but we will never disappear, brought tears and a certain sense of comfort to my heart. Many poetic, simply put, pearls of wisdom. Not only for young children but anyone who could use a little spiritual reminding.
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5.0 out of 5 starsNo Ahma, even nothing is something!
By CJ on August 27, 2014
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I gave this book to my 6 year old grandson on a recent visit. He absolutely LOVED the numbered questions (the index) and looking up the answers on the page listed. The book was easy enough for him to read out loud himself and to understand the underlying principals expressed. We were able to come up with many examples in his own little life that the book explained. Throughout our vacation he would say, "Is something nothing? No Ahma, even nothing is something!" It was like a pet joke between us. So grateful I purchased it for him. Incidentally, this book isn't just for kids! I gained insight from it also.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book for kids teached them how to stay positive in life.... I think the book makes them think a lot...
By P. Pillai on March 7, 2016
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Great book for kids. my son read some of it to the whole family as he thought it teaches how to be positive. really an awesome job by the author.
my son came to a conclusion that the author is a believer of Buddhism!
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3.0 out of 5 starsIMHO....not for kids
By Virginia Ying on February 15, 2015
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I am going to be the only one not to like this book for kids. From all the positive reviews, I was so looking forwards to it for my grand children.

A couple of answers a bit too harsh and esoteric.
Example: The question of not seeing/talking to grandpa when he died. The answer was you can see him in the shape of a kernel of corn that is the continuation that becomes part of you.. . IMHO, this is too esoteric for kids to grasp.

Another question was about eating meat. The answer that it is not for us to add to animal suffering. Where does that put us who eat meat? The guilt feelings would be so overwhelming.

3 stars because I actually like this book for ME.

Maybe I am totally off the mark, someone enlighten me, please.
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4.0 out of 5 starsParenting is hard; have some help
By kestrel on January 19, 2015
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A way to help a child question and wonder. A way to have conversations. Suggest not doing very many at a time, and trying to return to the question when not reading the book, when those "teachable moments" arise.
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4.0 out of 5 starsThe Essence of Being Alive
By A. Maurer on November 11, 2014
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I love books that are so simple and yet so powerful. Thich Nhat Hanh has collected questions posed to him by kids and provides elegant answers to them. You do not have to be Zen or Buddhist to apply these ideas. The heart of these questions are all things we deal with whether a kid or adult. The book comes across like a picture book. My first thought of reading this book was to get it in the hands of my kids. I would love to hold family discussions around these questions. The essence of this book is that it is okay to think what we think, feel how we feel, and know that must embrace who we are.
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5.0 out of 5 starsWonderful and clear.
By LisaBkln on May 1, 2014
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I have been looking for a book like this to address the big questions that children ask. The illustrations are beautiful and the language is clear.
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