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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. Register and Download! |
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The Temple of Unity In a beautiful city of the far future ordinary human beings peacefully live 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 at sundown up the hill to gaze at the magical colorful rays coming from the mysterious shrine. The story changes when one day the boy invites his friend to go together inside the temple. Shocked by the idea, the robot girl refuses because the temple is inaccessible to those incapable of emotions and therefore it is forbidden to robots. Vain are the boy's attempts to show his friend that she already has human feelings and after that event their friendship cools down. 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... Register and Download! |
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Virtues of a Great Warrior was written after a saying 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 prevent fighting."
It tales the story of a young warrior hews 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, balance and control over the senses, but if it's not coupled with a mind training and correct intention it can become dangerous and destructive. The practitioner must not only learn the techniques externally, he must also learn to direct the great force that he gained for the benefit of himself and others. Otherwise no matter how skillful he become in the performance, he will create more damage than good. If he uses the practice in a selfish way for his own benefit only, sooner or later the he will lose his inner balance and the right way, but if he practice with the correct motivation he will become a peace bringer to himself and to the opponent. He will know how to transform all aggressions into harmony. Register and Download! |
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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. Register and Download! |
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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. Register and Download! |
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The Ballad of the White Sea Horse is a rhyming children's poem. It tells the story of Tristan, a golden haired boy with a magical special talent, who lives in a fisherman's village in a mysterious kingdom on the ocean shore. Tristan is able to perform miracles: he can dive to the depths of the waters without the need to breathe and re-surface with precious ancient objects. Everybody is astonished by the wonder boy's performances and soon he becomes a legend among the kingdom's people. Tristan and his friends have a secret hobby, at sundown they sneak into the town's inn and from a hidden place they love to listen to the wondrous adventures and the secret legends of the oceans told by the elderly sailor men. There they hear for the first time of a special ballad almost forgotten in the midst of time about a mysterious gigantic creature shining with blinding light. That creature is carefully concealed in the belly of a guardian fish dwelling in the deepest, darkest trenches of the sea. That legend prophesies that on the day White Sea Horse will rise from his ocean depths, read more...
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Hi everyone! This is a short explanation about what it means to become a member of Vidyatales, what it gives and why to subscribe.
As a member, you'll be able to access selected content for free and you'll be able to read a variety of books here online. In other words, while for a regular visitor our website is just a bookshop, for members it is more like an open online channel – a space for kids to read and enjoy books with good values directly on the web!
We see this online space for members as a place for parents and kids to read, relax and spend quality time together. In this way we wish to add some extra values on top of the stories in our shop.
As a member, you'll be able to access selected content for free and you'll be able to read a variety of books here online. In other words, while for a regular visitor our website is just a bookshop, for members it is more like an open online channel – a space for kids to read and enjoy books with good values directly on the web!
We see this online space for members as a place for parents and kids to read, relax and spend quality time together. In this way we wish to add some extra values on top of the stories in our shop.
