The Mountains of Tibet: A Child's Journey Through Living and Dying - Softcover

Mordicai Gerstein

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1898000549 ISBN 13: 9781898000549

Publisher: Barefoot Books Ltd, 1996

Synopsis

The adventures of a little boy who lives high in the mountains of Tibet. The boy dreams of visiting other countries when he grows up, but instead he becomes a woodcutter, and soon his life is over. On his journey through death and back to life, he travels much further than his earthly life. Inspired by The Tibetan Book of the Dead, this book combines simple language and dazzling pictures to introduce children to reincarnation.

About this title

Review:

'A timeless tale at ease with the rhythm of life and death, and perfect for a child who likes to ponder the imponderables.' --Guardian

'This exquisitely illustrated story is told with impressive economy, embracing as it does life, death, the universe and everything. And there's a happy ending.' --Guardian

'My little boy loves looking at the pictures and choosing all the different possible destinies. It's also helped him grasp the concept of other worlds and to find a context for understanding the cycle of life and death.' --Caduceus

About the Author:

Mordicai Gerstein was born in Los Angeles, lived for over twenty-five years in New York City and now resides with his wife and daughter in Western Massachusetts. He has been a painter, sculptor, director of animation and filmmaker. Mr Gerstein has written and illustrated many children's books. The Mountains of Tibet is his first Barefoot book.

About this edition

• Publisher: Barefoot Books Ltd
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 1898000549
• ISBN 13: 9781898000549
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Mordicai Gerstein