Pocket Bios: Buddha

This colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography introduces young readers to Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. It covers his life as a prince in ancient India, his decision to renounce his former life in search of an end to suffering, and his eventual enlightenment. The book uses simple storytelling and cheerful illustrations to make this complex historical and spiritual figure accessible for children aged 4-11, providing a foundational understanding of his journey and the origins of one of the world's largest religions.

A colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography of the Buddha. Gautama Buddha lived and taught in ancient India between the 6th and 4th centuries B.C.E. It is said that he was a prince before he renounced his former life in order to search for the cycle of rebirth and an end to suffering. He founded the religion of Buddhism, which has hundreds of millions of followers to this day and is the world's fourth largest religion. Pocket Bios are full of personality, introducing readers to fascinating figures from history with simple storytelling and cheerful illustrations. Titles include men and women from history, exploration, the sciences, the arts, the ancient world, and more.