Muth, J.J. (2002). The three questions, New York: Scholastic.

ISBN: 978-0439199964

 "The Three Questions" simplifies, but by no means understates the elegance of Tolstoy's original message. Accompanied by watercolor illustrations, Nikaoli learns about kindness and living in the present.

Subjects: Philosophy, Kindness, Coming of Age, Friendship, Awareness

Media: Watercolor

Ages: Grades 5 and up (if used as an introduction to philosophy for older readers)

Rating: 5Q/5P

Curricular Connections: Philosophy/Language Arts

KM 7/5//09