The Little Book of Joy

His Holiness Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, Rafael López

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Puffin
05 October 2022

Children's & Educational; Picture books; Early learning & early learning concepts; Personal & social issues: self-awareness & self-esteem (Children's&YA)

From the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu and His Holiness the Dalai Lama comes an uplifting picture book all about finding joy in the everyday, adapted from their adult bestseller The Book of Joy.

Joy is the warm tingly feeling of the sun tickling your toes in the morning.

It's the giggly, squiggly feeling when you are doing something silly.

Even when you wake to the rain and your joy is washed away, it's waiting at the bottom of the puddle.

This is the story of two friends- the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Once two lonely boys on opposite sides of the world, they grew up to discover the joy in everyday life and spread their joy with the people around them.

Their message for every child is that joy is never far away. Even in hard times, joy never truly disappears. And when we share our joy with others, it grows inside us.

This picture book adaptation of the international bestseller, The Book of Joy, is full of the humour, friendship, and deep affection between two spiritual leaders. In challenging times, it is a timely reminder that joy is all around us, if only we know where to look.

Vibrantly illustrated by award-winning Rafael L pez, this is the perfect book to reassure and inspire young readers everywhere.

By: His Holiness Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu
Illustrated by: Rafael López
Imprint: Puffin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 267mm, Width: 240mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 449g
ISBN: 9780241597385
ISBN 10: 0241597382
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 05 October 2022
Recommended Age: From 3 to 5 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dalai Lama (Author) His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the spiritual and political leader of Tibet. Today, he lives in exile in Northern India and works tirelessly on behalf of the Tibetan people, as well as travelling the world to give spiritual teachings to sell-out audiences. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. Desmond Tutu (Author) The first black Archbishop of Cape Town, Tutu has won the Nobel Peace Prize for his leadership of the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission and today is Chair of a group of former world leaders, The Elders, which aims to tackle some of the world's most intractable problems. He has helped calm the political crisis in Kenya and regularly speaks out against Mugabe, Israel, the Iraq War and the Burmese junta, but is also noted for his irrepressible sense of humour and deep spirituality. He lives in South Africa but travels widely.

Reviews for The Little Book of Joy

Praise for The Book of Joy (adult book): I want to wish all of you joy-because there is no better gift. Two spiritual masters, the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, share their wisdom in this uplifting book. * Oprah Winfrey * Praise for The Book of Joy (adult book): The question may be timeless, but their answer has urgent significance. * Time magazine * Praise for The Book of Joy (adult book): This sparkling, wise, and immediately useful gift to readers from two remarkable spiritual masters offers hope that joy is possible for everyone even in the most difficult circumstances, and describes a clear path for attaining it. * Publishers Weekly * Praise for The Book of Joy (adult book): The world needs joy and compassion more than ever before. A bright spot of hope and love in this world. * Sir Richard Branson *