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Kuan Yin: The Princess Who Became the Goddess of Compassion
Maya van der Meer
Illustrator: Wen Hsu
Ages: 6+
Published: 2021
Publisher: Bala Kids/Shambhala
ISBN: 978-1-61180-799-8
Keywords: Buddhism, China, empathy, sisters
A modern retelling of the story of the enlightened Buddhist being who is said to exemplify compassion and love. Elaborate illustrations reminiscent of the Tang Dynasty. Author's note.