The Coconut Monk - Softcover

Hanh, Thich Nhat

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1888375973 ISBN 13: 9781888375978

Publisher: Plum Blossom Books, 2009

Synopsis

On an island in Vietnam, a monk lives in a coconut tree, eating its fruit and playing with his friends, a cat and a mouse. All the while, a war is raging. One day, the monk decides to visit his country’s president. After all, if a man, a cat, and a mouse can live in harmony, why can’t a nation? But the hostile guards at the presidential palace throw the Coconut Monk in jail. Is there still a way for his message to be heard? Based on a true story, this charming picture book shows how unconquerable divides can be overcome through compassion and perseverance.

About this title

About the Author:

Thich Nhat Hanh is one of the most revered Zen teachers in the world today. His best-selling books include Happiness and Peace Is Every Step. He lives in Plum Village in southwest France,his meditation and retreat center in France, where he teaches the art of mindful living.

Vo-Dinh Mai was born and raised in Hue Vietnam. He studied at the Sorbonne and the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. His work has been exhibited throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. He has illustrated numerous books for children and adults, including The Moon Bamboo, The Stone Boy, and the award-winning First Snow, and The Hermit and the Well. He lives in Florida.

About this edition

• Publisher: Plum Blossom Books
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1888375973
• ISBN 13: 9781888375978
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Mai Vo-Dinh