In this Zen Tail, Monkey is bored. There is absolutely, positively nothing to do. Shre Shelly the tortoise, through her sagely advice, helps monkey discover that life is full and complete. This book shows how the mind is an horrendous master, but a wonderful servant.
The Zen Tails series has been selected for the Victorian 2007 Premiers Reading Challenge. The Zen Tails series has been selected for the NSW 2007 Premiers Reading Challenge.
Zen Tails? is a ground-breaking collection of children's picture books based on stories drawn from great philosophical traditions. Each book is beautifully illustrated and contains the original ancient story as well as a moral. The books address fundamental questions which must be faced by each of us as we move through life. These questions are simple enough to be understood by young children, yet profound enough to warrant a lifetime of study, reflection and practice.
"What a glorious children's book! It is impossible to stay impartial during the review of this book because it has completely won my heart." Shirley Free - Insight Magazine.
"I could not wait to read them. They brought tears to my eyes even before I started." Moira Elliott - Good Reading Magazine
"The Zen Tails series aims high and appeals to the young philosoper which can be found in every child" Ross Farrelly, Deputy Head Master - John Colet School
"The best new book for children I have seen." Graham Barr, Buyer - Adyar Book Shop, Sydney
"I liked how Bruno forgot about the ice cream when he helped his friend, and how the St Bernard watched everything from the top of the hill." Isabel aged 7 reviewed in Education Today.
"While some popular childrens author's concentrate on farts and snot, Whitfield imparts higher principles" Robyn Ainsworth Manly Daily
The Zen Tails series has been selected for the Victorian 2007 Premiers Reading Challenge.
