Tenzin's Deer, written by Barbara Soros and illustrated by Danuta Mayer, is a tribute to the people of old Tibet. The beautiful illustrations, which "capture the majestic beauty of old Tibet," are suitable for the middle grade student. This story contrasts exploitation of the earth with care for its inhabitants. A young boy named Tenzin, "born with the knowledge of many generations in his memory," happens upon a musk deer with an arrow in its chest. Tenzin takes care of the deer and, as it heals, they develop a loving friendship. Yet, the musk deer is a wild animal. Tenzin discovers a love strong enough to let it go.
Macey Cohen has A Day in the Life of a Buddhist Monk. Miss Noel's Educational Resources has Reading Comprehension: Intro to Buddhism.
My Picture Book Talk is here. There's also a Study English lesson for it here.
