The Tao of Babies

By Claire Nielson

Book Overview

Intended for parents and grandparents, aunts and uncles of newborns and toddlers, this charming book combines a sense of humor with an awareness of the spiritual. Lighthearted yet enlightening, each page features a truth from the Tao Te Ching ironically illustrated ith the simple (and sometimes mischievous) antics of a baby. A kind of spiritual Far Side of babies, it brings out the playful aspects of Lao-tzu s masterpiece and recasts its eternal message in a world of dirty diapers, spilled milk, and toothless smiles. It s the kind of book that makes readers laugh and think at the same time."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1569752419
• ISBN13: 9781569752418
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Ulysses Press
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Delightfully Tao

I purchased this little book for my brother and his wife, as they became parents for the first time! It's small enough to fit in with the card to celebrate the arrival of my niece - a perfect little gift. It is such a joyful read - words and pictures - you can pick anywhere in the book and identify with life's very first ordinary delights and pitfalls! It covers four tiny chapters: Principles - Relationships and Communication - Self Control - Wisdom. I laughed aloud through all of them! The author, Claire Nielson and Illustrator, Chris Riddell have combined efforts very successfully!