Gather around Druk the Dragon as he introduces kids (ages to 5-9) to Tara, a goddess of compassion in both Hindu and Buddhist traditions, and reveals the colorful forms she takes to ease suffering and help all beings, large and small!

Gather around Druk the Dragon as he introduces kids (ages to 5-9) to Tara, a goddess of compassion in both Hindu and Buddhist traditions, and reveals the colorful forms she takes to ease suffering and help all beings, large and small!

The great goddess Tara manifests in a variety forms and colors to help alleviate the suffering of those who think of her. A deity of compassion in both Hindu and Buddhist traditions, she creates a safe place to learn, increase patience, protect friends and family, end natural disasters, help crops grow, and more. She is always ready to spring into action for the benefit of the world. This book introduces how she came to be and explains the different forms she takes.

Druk the Dragon is our lovable narrator who makes the introduction to his friend Tara friendly and accessible. He explains the rainbow of her talents that kids can picture when they need her help manifesting special qualities-

• White for calm and peacefulness
• Yellow for positive richness like patience, confidence, and love
• Red for health and happiness
• Blue to clear difficult emotions
• Green for protection and compassionate action

The book includes a heartfelt author's note that explains how we can all be like Tara by emanating her vow to reduce suffering in the world. It concludes with a short, guided meditation that kids can practice with a mantra to summon the compassion of Tara.