The Angry Monk and the Fly

Name: The Angry Monk and the Fly
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ISBN: 9780804858663

A Tale of Mindfulness for Children

Tina Schneider

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Tuttle Publishing
03 September 2025

Picture books; General fiction (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues: body & health (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues: self-awareness & self-esteem (Children's&YA)

Series: Tuttle Specials

Discover the Power of Mindfulness with The Angry Monk and the Fly

This accessible picture book teaches the value of mindfulness in a delightful and engaging way.

Even monks can get angry sometimes. That's when it's time to pause and reflect.

The monk is usually calm and serene. But when a pesky fly keeps buzzing around his head and landing on his nose day after day, he becomes very angry. This unexpected anger makes him confused and sad. One day, he decides to take a closer look at the irritating fly, and that's when he sees something truly wonderful!

The Angry Monk and the Fly teaches children (and adults) to pause and reflect on the people and things that annoy us or make us angry-a valuable lesson for everyone. With bright, colorful illustrations, this book will leave readers feeling calm and more prepared to face everyday challenges. At the end of the book, various animals share simple instructions on how to meditate and breathe, adding an extra layer of mindfulness practice.

By: Tina Schneider
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 267mm, Spine: 13mm
ISBN: 9780804858663
ISBN 10: 0804858667
Series: Tuttle Specials
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 03 September 2025
Recommended Age: From 4 to 9 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Tina Schneider received a BFA from the School of Visual Arts and an MFA from Bard College before starting her career as a studio artist. She has taught at Vassar College and her work has been exhibited in the Drawing Center, Wave Hill, and the Bronx Museum. She is the author of Ninja Boy's Secret and Architecture of the Heart.

Reviews for The Angry Monk and the Fly: A Tale of Mindfulness for Children

""Kids who are at the beginning of their Buddhist paths can rest assured that monastics are human too! This adorable story follows an angry monk as he learns how to deal with his negative emotions and finally sees the buddha-nature within a pesky fly. With funny illustrations and simple meditation instructions, this book will introduce your child to the concepts of nonself and living in harmony with all beings."" —Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, 2025 Roundup of Buddhist Books for Kids