Below are my favorite Buddhist books for kids and teens, sorted by age group. Return to the main page of the Book Shop for adult selections.
Buddhist Books for Children 3-8 Years Old
 | Each Breath a Smile by Sister Susan Introduces very young children to mindfulness and an awareness of nature. |
 | Peaceful Piggy Meditation by Kerry Lee Maclean Kids in a fanciful pig family use meditation to deal with their daily stresses. |
 | Moody Cow Meditates by Kerry Lee Maclean A young boy/cow has a very bad day, and his grandfather teaches him a meditation technique to help him deal with his anger. |
 | Zen Ties by Jon Muth Lovely story about children learning compassion, featuring a giant Panda. |
Buddhist Books for Children 9-12 Years Old
 | I Once Was a Monkey: Stories Buddha Told by Jeanne Lee Versions of several Jataka Tales - fables about the Buddha's past lives. |
 | Kindness: A Treasury of Buddhist Wisdom for Children and Parents by Sarah Conover More Buddhist fables, from many lineages. |
 | Prince Siddhartha: The Story of Buddha by Jonathan Landaw The Buddha's life story. |
 | A Pebble For Your Pocket by Thich Nhat Hanh Lovely first person stories from Thich Nhat Hanh on mindfulness and compassion. |
Buddhist Books for Teens
 | Wide Awake: Buddhism for the New Generation by Diana Winston Great introduction to Buddhism, with anecdotes targeted to teens. |
 | The Way of Youth: Buddhist Common Sense for Handling Life's Questions by Daisaku Ikeda Q&A format, with real questions posed by teens. |
 | Siddhartha by Herman Hesse Classic novel based on (but not exactly) the Buddha's life. |
