Karma Is Action

For little philosophers and mindfulness seekers comes a lyrical exploration how karma encompasses every action—good or bad—by the author of Namaste Is a Greeting.

You may have heard of karma, but what is it, exactly? It’s the belief that what you say, think, or do affects your future and others’ too. Karma means that when you do something good—like share, help the environment, or speak up for others—what you do will come back to you. And if you’re mean, selfish, or jealous, that comes around too—though luckily, karma offers a chance to forgive or learn from your mistakes. Clear, simple prose pairs with adorable illustrations that follow a child who acts badly after her cat goes missing, but is treated with kindness by her friends, in an exploration of karma that shows that the world is better with love in it. An author’s note and a selected bibliography give curious kids more to explore.

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