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Lendler, Ian

Little Sid: The Tiny Prince Who Became Buddha

40 pp. | Roaring Brook/First Second | January, 2018 | Trade ISBN 978-1-62672-636-9 $17.99

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Xanthe Bouma. Because his father is king, Sid's every wish is granted, but he still isn't happy. Going up the mountain to find happiness, Sid experiences a change in perspective when he lives in the moment and enjoys the deliciousness of a strawberry. Digital illustrations with doe-eyed, Disney-esque characters accompany this fanciful (unsourced) adaptation of Buddhist lore. Includes a brief note on "Siddhārtha Gautama aka the Buddha."

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey