“Like Dr. Seuss, Josh Bartok has mastered the art of reaching directly into a child’s heart and mind, translating a profound teaching on love into playfully whimsical rhythm and rhyme. The ability to inspire children—to really connect and awaken young hearts—is rare. And Demi’s paintings are amazingly detailed; warm, inviting and fun to explore! Together, Bartok and Demi have created one for the ages. This is truly wonderful!”

– Kerry Lee MacLean, author of Moody Cow Meditates and Peaceful Piggy Meditation

“I truly love this book—I fell in love with it from the very first page. The illustrations are stunning and the author’s gentle yet profound words go straight to the heart. Children will immediately understand how, right here and now, they can start being kind to others as well as to themselves. I’m an adult—and I benefited tremendously from this book. It’s become one of my favorites.”

– Toni Bernhard, author of How to Be Sick and How to Live Well

“I wish I’d had this book when I was small and the world was so . . . big. It would have meant so much to me to have received this message as a child. Beautiful and touching—a balm for the heart.”

– James V. Cordova, PhD, author of The Marriage Checkup and The Story of Mu

“A magical book. Poetic, playful, and psychologically adept.”

– Sumi Loundon Kim, author Sitting Together: A Family-Centered Curriculum on Mindfulness, Meditation, and Buddhist Teachings

“With its uplifting lyrical rhyme and pictures that dance off the page, I See You, Buddha brought tears to my eyes. Its simplicity and profound message of respect for all will delight children and adults alike.”

– M. LaVora Perry, actor and author of Taneesha Never Disparaging

“A book to be cherished—its child-friendly message is buoyed by the wonder of Demi’s iconic artistry. Illuminating, heartwarming, and uplifting of hearts and minds.”

– Lauren Alderfer, author of Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda

“This charming, sweet book is a beautifully illustrated guide for living with kindness to oneself and all beings. A lovely book for children of all ages. I bow to the authors and all its readers.”

– Taigen Dan Leighton, author of Faces of Compassion and Zen Questions

“An excellent children’s book that teaches the spirit of the bodhisattva.”

– Shohaku Okumura, author of The Mountains and Waters Sutra

“Through lovely images and lively poetry, I See You, Buddha reminds us that the most important truths are those even a child can understand.”

– John Brehm, editor of The Poetry of Impermanence, Mindfulness, and Joy

“For too long, there have been few examples to express good character in a Buddhist way for very young readers. This book captures the powerful story of Bodhisattva Never Disparaging found in the Lotus Sutra, and also points to the natural way children are able to share love and joy.
“Bodhisattva Never Disparaging exemplifies the simple act of loving respect; sharing this story with children is an endorsement of their natural ability for love, well illustrated by the simple gesture of palms together.
“This gentle, loving book would be a wonderful addition in any child’s library—a delight in hearing the story told and in its telling. I imagine many nights of bedtime stories with this book, I See You, Buddha. We should all hear this every day.”

– Bishop Myokei Caine-Barrett, Nichiren Shu Order of North America

“Full of joy and beauty—and deep truths about how to live our lives.”

– Matty Weingast, The First Free Women and Awake at the Bedside

“An elegantly simple yet deeply profound story.”

– Sara Marlowe, author of No Ordinary Apple