Illustrated Children's Books by MeditativeStories
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These are our titles made available for spiritual teachers, healers, educators and many others.
For more information about each book and to place an order please write to us.
These are our titles made available for spiritual teachers, healers, educators and many others.
For more information about each book and to place an order please write to us.
Spark
Each one of us has hard and annoying periods in life, where nothing goes right and everything seems grey and meaningless. When such periods last for a long time, we start to lose the belief that a change is possible and we believe that this is our lifelong reality. But each one of us has something hidden and mysterious inside, that if discovered and given space, makes everything become beautiful again. Life goes back to being pleasant and full of aspiration, and every moment becomes meaningful and special. You're welcome to join the boy in our story and to discover together our inner ''Spark''.
Each one of us has hard and annoying periods in life, where nothing goes right and everything seems grey and meaningless. When such periods last for a long time, we start to lose the belief that a change is possible and we believe that this is our lifelong reality. But each one of us has something hidden and mysterious inside, that if discovered and given space, makes everything become beautiful again. Life goes back to being pleasant and full of aspiration, and every moment becomes meaningful and special. You're welcome to join the boy in our story and to discover together our inner ''Spark''.
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The Monk and the Yak was written in Ladakh, India, inspired by the towering peaks of the Himalayas. It tells the story of a lonely monk and his huge hairy yak, who live together peacefully in the mountains. One stormy, snowy winter the monk is assailed by a mysterious illness and finds himself in dire straits. It is then that the yak proves himself to be a loyal friend with a heart of gold…
Enhanced by illustrations in soft colors and charming characters, the book conveys a sense of calm and serenity. With its message that help is always available and may be found in the most unexpected places, it inspires a feeling of trust in the world. The simple, child-friendly text is a delight for people of all ages.
Enhanced by illustrations in soft colors and charming characters, the book conveys a sense of calm and serenity. With its message that help is always available and may be found in the most unexpected places, it inspires a feeling of trust in the world. The simple, child-friendly text is a delight for people of all ages.
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The Temple of Unity
In a beautiful city, far in the future, ordinary human beings live peacefully together with robots that look and behave like humans. On the mountains that surround the city stands a special temple, golden and glowing, named "The Temple of Unity". This is the story of a boy and a robot girl who are best friends. They spend a lot of time together, and the thing they both like the most is going up the hill at sundown to gaze at the magical, colorful rays coming from the mysterious shrine. The story changes when one day the boy invites his friend to enter the temple with him. Shocked by the idea, the robot girl refuses because the temple is inaccessible to those who are incapable of emotions, and therefore it is forbidden to robots. After this event their friendship cools down. The boy's attempts to show his friend that she already has human feelings are in vain. As time passes, and as the distance between the two friends is felt more and more, we, the readers, and the little robot girl will discover the unpredictable miracles of the magical and transforming power of love...
In a beautiful city, far in the future, ordinary human beings live peacefully together with robots that look and behave like humans. On the mountains that surround the city stands a special temple, golden and glowing, named "The Temple of Unity". This is the story of a boy and a robot girl who are best friends. They spend a lot of time together, and the thing they both like the most is going up the hill at sundown to gaze at the magical, colorful rays coming from the mysterious shrine. The story changes when one day the boy invites his friend to enter the temple with him. Shocked by the idea, the robot girl refuses because the temple is inaccessible to those who are incapable of emotions, and therefore it is forbidden to robots. After this event their friendship cools down. The boy's attempts to show his friend that she already has human feelings are in vain. As time passes, and as the distance between the two friends is felt more and more, we, the readers, and the little robot girl will discover the unpredictable miracles of the magical and transforming power of love...
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The Commander and the Wise Monk is a Buddhist tale about a military conflict and the powerful change that compassion can bring, even to the most unexpected practitioner. The commander of a glorious army conquers a peasants' land and dramatically changes the habits and the quality of life of its simple inhabitants. Among the conquered ones, nobody decides to rise up. But life events are always unexpected and so the commander finds himself deeply challenged by the most harmless of his new subjects, an old monk who peacefully continues his classes and has no will of rising up against him. When simple teachings are taught from our innate compassion, they can be more effective than weapons. Once awaken to its gentle wisdom, our heart guides our eyes, our actions in life and frees our minds.
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The Greatest Beauty
This legend is about a far and beautiful kingdom in the majestic Arabic Lands, a place rich in nature, water, flowers, birds and happiness. And even more charming than the kingdom itself is its young princess, who is considered to be the most beautiful in the whole land. The story tells us that one day, when the princess was taken to a tour in the market, a wise old man whispered her a secret. This secret completely changed her perception of the world and her life, as it revealed to her the true meaning of beauty. Up until then, the princess had always behaved like any other young princess of her age, but from that moment on she started to show new great compassion and love towards the poor and the sick, and she began to help the needy and the common people. Her unusual behaviour soon started to bother and worry her mum, the queen, and the other members of the palace. Only the princess' father, the good-hearted Sultan, showed understanding towards his daughter's new ways and allowed her to live her life the way she chose to. As the years went by, the kingdom was attacked by a neighbouring country. The rival ruler wanted to conquer the small beautiful kingdom and make it his own. The war was hard, many died in battles and the Sultan, the princess' father, was left hopeless. Feeling desperate, he asked for advice from his young daughter, for, despite the great fear and confusion all around, it seemed that she was the only one who was able to find peace within herself. Her presence was even encouraging the injured and the sufferers. And so it happened that the princess was called to advise her father in a face-to-face meeting with his bitter opponent, the king of the conquering kingdom. Was the true secret of beauty, which was whispered to her many years ago, and changed her life, strong enough to establish peace between two fighting kingdoms? You're invited to join our little princess in that crucial meeting and discover the answer yourself…
This legend is about a far and beautiful kingdom in the majestic Arabic Lands, a place rich in nature, water, flowers, birds and happiness. And even more charming than the kingdom itself is its young princess, who is considered to be the most beautiful in the whole land. The story tells us that one day, when the princess was taken to a tour in the market, a wise old man whispered her a secret. This secret completely changed her perception of the world and her life, as it revealed to her the true meaning of beauty. Up until then, the princess had always behaved like any other young princess of her age, but from that moment on she started to show new great compassion and love towards the poor and the sick, and she began to help the needy and the common people. Her unusual behaviour soon started to bother and worry her mum, the queen, and the other members of the palace. Only the princess' father, the good-hearted Sultan, showed understanding towards his daughter's new ways and allowed her to live her life the way she chose to. As the years went by, the kingdom was attacked by a neighbouring country. The rival ruler wanted to conquer the small beautiful kingdom and make it his own. The war was hard, many died in battles and the Sultan, the princess' father, was left hopeless. Feeling desperate, he asked for advice from his young daughter, for, despite the great fear and confusion all around, it seemed that she was the only one who was able to find peace within herself. Her presence was even encouraging the injured and the sufferers. And so it happened that the princess was called to advise her father in a face-to-face meeting with his bitter opponent, the king of the conquering kingdom. Was the true secret of beauty, which was whispered to her many years ago, and changed her life, strong enough to establish peace between two fighting kingdoms? You're invited to join our little princess in that crucial meeting and discover the answer yourself…
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Virtues of a Great Warrior was written after a proverb from the world of martial arts: "At the beginning of his path, the warrior trains to know how to fight. At the end, he trains to know how to avoid fighting."
It tells the story of a young warrior who is looking for guidance in the art of the sword. The meeting with a great master reveals to him the real teachings behind the art, his life purpose, and also something greater…
The practice of martial arts brings great control over the body, and balance and mastery over the senses, but if it's not coupled with mind training and correct intention it can become dangerous and destructive. The practitioner must not only learn the techniques externally, but he must also learn to direct the great force he has gained towards benefitting others and the Greater Good. Otherwise, no matter how skillful he becomes at his performance, he will always create more harm than good. If he selfishly uses the practice solely for his own benefit, sooner or later he will lose his inner balance and the Right Way. But if he practices with the correct motivation, he will become a peace-bringer who can bring peace to himself and to his opponent. He will know how to transform all aggressions into harmony.
It tells the story of a young warrior who is looking for guidance in the art of the sword. The meeting with a great master reveals to him the real teachings behind the art, his life purpose, and also something greater…
The practice of martial arts brings great control over the body, and balance and mastery over the senses, but if it's not coupled with mind training and correct intention it can become dangerous and destructive. The practitioner must not only learn the techniques externally, but he must also learn to direct the great force he has gained towards benefitting others and the Greater Good. Otherwise, no matter how skillful he becomes at his performance, he will always create more harm than good. If he selfishly uses the practice solely for his own benefit, sooner or later he will lose his inner balance and the Right Way. But if he practices with the correct motivation, he will become a peace-bringer who can bring peace to himself and to his opponent. He will know how to transform all aggressions into harmony.
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Jose the Flying Acrobat is the story of a boy who dreams of freedom and longs to fly high, way beyond his limitations. Jose grows up to become the most talented and revered acrobat in the land – a famous young man who's loved by all. And yet, he feels in his heart that something vital is missing. One day, life teaches him an important lesson and he discovers that the freedom and joy he has always sought are to be found not only in the outside world. He learns that he has only to look deep into his own heart.
Through moving words, accompanied by expressive, colorful illustrations of charming characters, Ori Avnur invites the reader to join him on a journey that visits the travelling circus, its acrobats, the heavens on high, and perhaps for a moment, what exists beyond all those… Perfect for an audience of children, the book and its message make it a treasure for all ages.
Through moving words, accompanied by expressive, colorful illustrations of charming characters, Ori Avnur invites the reader to join him on a journey that visits the travelling circus, its acrobats, the heavens on high, and perhaps for a moment, what exists beyond all those… Perfect for an audience of children, the book and its message make it a treasure for all ages.
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One Step at a Time
A special friendship is woven together between a likeable boy and a girl who has only one leg. Too soon, the boy gives in to peer pressure and joins his friends who mock the disabled girl. She loses her trust in him and he loses her friendship. While full of regret, he still can’t bring himself to change the situation. Years later he finds in his heart the courage to do the right thing…
The story invites readers to initiate an internal dialogue, while experiencing a process of growth and maturation along with the characters. It provides an opportunity to examine and understand painful events from our pasts. One Step at a Time reminds us that we can overcome grief and shame, that we possess a power deeper and stronger that we can use to rise above emotional hurdles. With softly colored illustrations and fine, expressive characters, Ori Avnur conveys the educational values inherent in the story in the most child-friendly and delightful way.
A special friendship is woven together between a likeable boy and a girl who has only one leg. Too soon, the boy gives in to peer pressure and joins his friends who mock the disabled girl. She loses her trust in him and he loses her friendship. While full of regret, he still can’t bring himself to change the situation. Years later he finds in his heart the courage to do the right thing…
The story invites readers to initiate an internal dialogue, while experiencing a process of growth and maturation along with the characters. It provides an opportunity to examine and understand painful events from our pasts. One Step at a Time reminds us that we can overcome grief and shame, that we possess a power deeper and stronger that we can use to rise above emotional hurdles. With softly colored illustrations and fine, expressive characters, Ori Avnur conveys the educational values inherent in the story in the most child-friendly and delightful way.
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