Author and grandmaster martial artist Hanshi Stephen F Kaufman has released his first children's book title, Cherry Blossoms for Children - Life Lessons to Grow By, a collection of tales revolving around the teachings of Mokubei (Mo-coo-bay), a wise man, and the everyday life experiences he encounters with his young friend, Tomo-san.  Along with various characters in the collection, the tales are told with wit and humor, each illustrating a life lesson through thirty-two scenarios that address and sustain relevance for today’s global youth through multi-cultural understanding. Each story ends with a moral to illuminate the message being taught.

The book is intended for young people of elementary school age, who may have the stories read to them by a parent, guardian, or teacher, and children who are able to read on their own.