The Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama by Demi
Genre: biography
This book is big on information but not overwhelming, as biographies can sometimes be. The use of illustration helps make the book seem less daunting, with just a short paragraph on each page or two-page spread. This book tells the life (so far) of the tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama--his childhood, how he became the Lama, his love of gadgets and tools, and his tumultuous relationship with the oppressive Chinese government. This book was thoughtfully written and is a terrific introduction to the Dalai Lama, great for those who have little or no cultural familiarity with Buddhism.
Lesson idea: this book would present a good opportunity to talk a bit about world geography. This could also tie in with a discussion about the Dalai Lama as an educator and a curious person. Mention how the Dalai Lama loved to fix things and was curious about what would make things work--he liked to take things apart. What makes students curious?
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Genre: biography
This book is big on information but not overwhelming, as biographies can sometimes be. The use of illustration helps make the book seem less daunting, with just a short paragraph on each page or two-page spread. This book tells the life (so far) of the tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama--his childhood, how he became the Lama, his love of gadgets and tools, and his tumultuous relationship with the oppressive Chinese government. This book was thoughtfully written and is a terrific introduction to the Dalai Lama, great for those who have little or no cultural familiarity with Buddhism.
Lesson idea: this book would present a good opportunity to talk a bit about world geography. This could also tie in with a discussion about the Dalai Lama as an educator and a curious person. Mention how the Dalai Lama loved to fix things and was curious about what would make things work--he liked to take things apart. What makes students curious?
More about the author
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