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Buddhist approaches to moral dilemmas are well represented in Buddhist story collections for children, including:
Kindness: A Trea su ry of Buddhist Wisdom for Children and Parents by Sarah Conover (Spokane, WA: Eastern Washington University Press, 2001)
Zen Shorts by Jon Muth ( New York : Scholastic Press, 2006). A short collection of stories adapted for young listeners.
The Three Questions by Jon Muth ( New York : Scholastic Press, 2002). This story for younger children is particularly appropriate for younger children learning about what it means to act for goodness and justice.
One Hand Clapping: Zen Stories for All Ages by Rafe Martin (New York: Rizzoli International Publications, Inc. 1995)
Robert Coles and Sam Goldstein's book, Raising Resilient Children ( Chicago : Contemporary Books, 2001) gives guidance on developing social conscience in children.
Last updated on Wednesday, December 19, 2007.
