Ziji and the Very Scary Man

Written by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and Torey Hayden

Part of the Ziji series

A scared puppy learns to face fears with a friend's help.

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50 pages· ~530L

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Bookroo's summary

Ziji, a playful puppy, loves park adventures with Jenny and Nico. But when a stranger's anger terrifies him, Ziji refuses to return. Can Nico teach him to calm his mind and confront his fears? Through breathing and compassion, Ziji discovers that even the scariest people have fears too. This heartwarming tale offers young readers a gentle lesson in courage and mindfulness.

From the publisher

Help kids learn to face their fears and self-soothe with this adorable puppy companion. Ziji is a bouncy puppy who lives with the Anderson family: Mom, Dad, Jenny, and Baby Jack. He loves to play and chase balls in the park with Jenny and their friend Nico. Then one day, an angry man shouts at Ziji and scares him so much he never wants to go back to the park again. Can Nico show him how to calm his mind and face his fears? Renowned meditation master Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche shows young children how following our breath can calm us down—and how practicing compassion shows us that even Very Scary Men can be frightened sometimes too. A detailed appendix gives further guidance for parents.

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