I am a Little Monk: Thailand

Age range 4 to 8

Urt was born in a Buddhist country, Thailand. When Urt’s uncle returned home after being a monk, Urt decided that he too would become a monk. Let’s follow Urt as he prepares and undertakes the tradition of Bu-urt, living as a monk in the temple. Come and learn about the Buddhist country of Thailand and its unique customs and way of life.

The Global Kids Storybook series takes young readers around the world with simple and touching stories of everyday life in different countries. Young readers will learn new cultures, discover similarities, and empathise with their neighbours in our global village.