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Product Description This book introduces the interdependency of all beings. Rich illustrations breathe life into the retelling of this Jataka tale, in which the Buddha appears as a wise tree spirit to teach that every being is a living part of the earth and has its place in nature. Included are activities to help children connect with nature and lessen their carbon imprint. About the Author American Buddhist nun Bhikshuni Jin Rou Shi is a retired elementary school teacher and author of many Buddhist books for children, including Under the Bodhi Tree, the story of the life of the Buddha. Jin Rou Shi is dedicated to teaching children how to connect their spiritual nature to the natural world through meditation and acts of kindness.