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The Kind Garden is a wonderful rhyming story that takes the young reader on a simple yet profound journey. It honors that sense of joy, wonder and curiosity that young children naturally have about life while also introducing them to important themes such as cooking with love, organic gardening, 'happy' fruit, and why we should respect all creatures. A wonderful teaching tool, The Kind Garden will be an extra ray of sunshine in your young child's life. |
InspirationThe 2008 International Climate Change Conference in Hollywood had just finished and the after party was buzzing with ideas, laughter and raw vegan chocolate balls! I had the privilege to meet Shaun Monson (filmmaker of Earthlings), Eric Brent (founder of Happy Cow), Howard Lyman (author of The Mad Cowboy), Dr. Will Tuttle (author of The World Peace Diet), and other vegan pioneers who filled me heaps of positive energy. The next thing I knew, the impulse to write a children's vegan story suddenly emerged and after years of trial and error, The Kind Garden was born. |
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Meet The Illustrator
Special thanks to the gifted, self-trained Canadian artist, Clare Ma, who as a high school senior, devoted her extra time and skills to complete this project. She did a wonderful job conveying the innocent beauty, joy and simplicity of The Kind Garden. |
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Reviews
“The Kind Garden is a story-flower that is sure to inspire and help guide children of all ages to kindness and joy. Radiant full-color illustrations delight the eyes while poetic lines unfold a heart-touching story that leaves us both satisfied and wanting more. Scott Reeve and Clare Ma are helping to light the way to a world of harmony among humans and animals. Highly recommended.”
—Dr. Will Tuttle, Author of the best-seller, The World Peace Diet
worldpeacediet.com
“A delightful and 'easy-peasy' little lesson in kindness.”
—Ingrid Newkirk, President, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
petakids.com
“Cute story & great illustrations!”
—Eric Brent, Founder, Happy Cow
happycow.net
"Very happy to read this book. I like how it's interactive asking kids what they think."
—Mimi Kirk, best selling Author, Chef & Coach, 77-year-young raw vegan
youngonrawfood.com
"I LOVE your book! The story, the illustrations, it is wonderful. I never would have been able to do so well as the illustrator. Clare kept it simple, bright, imaginative and fun.”
—Nan Sea Love, Eco-Vegan-Spiritual Artist, Visionary
nansealove.com
“Love it! It's a great book, with a powerful message that all children and their parents should embrace!”
—Natalie Kyriacou, Founder & Director, My Green World
mygreenworld.org
“The Kind Garden - a little gem of a book for youngsters. With as much joy as Sesame Street, this bright and colorfully illustrated little rhyming story is surely meant to be sung along with. As happy as a summer's day, it conveys a simple message that very young children especially will take on board: "Animals love life" … So let them live it, and make the world like the Kind Garden.”
—Violet Plum, Author, Violet’s Vegan Comics
violetsvegnecomics.com
“The message of kindness is very straightforward yet subtle. Good for young kids to get engaged, interact and spark curiosity as to why hamburgers weren't served in The Kind Garden. The artwork is really beautiful. Thank you for your gift of creating this book of compassion, very much needed in this world.”
—Maritza Oliver, Vegan Children's Book Author
veganchildrenbooks.com
“I have been a lover of children's literature my whole life. I am even related to the brothers Grimm who wrote all the fairy tales. I think your writings are absolutely amazing. What you're doing is making history. Great work!”
—Tracie Bee, Vegan illustrator
—Dr. Will Tuttle, Author of the best-seller, The World Peace Diet
worldpeacediet.com
“A delightful and 'easy-peasy' little lesson in kindness.”
—Ingrid Newkirk, President, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
petakids.com
“Cute story & great illustrations!”
—Eric Brent, Founder, Happy Cow
happycow.net
"Very happy to read this book. I like how it's interactive asking kids what they think."
—Mimi Kirk, best selling Author, Chef & Coach, 77-year-young raw vegan
youngonrawfood.com
"I LOVE your book! The story, the illustrations, it is wonderful. I never would have been able to do so well as the illustrator. Clare kept it simple, bright, imaginative and fun.”
—Nan Sea Love, Eco-Vegan-Spiritual Artist, Visionary
nansealove.com
“Love it! It's a great book, with a powerful message that all children and their parents should embrace!”
—Natalie Kyriacou, Founder & Director, My Green World
mygreenworld.org
“The Kind Garden - a little gem of a book for youngsters. With as much joy as Sesame Street, this bright and colorfully illustrated little rhyming story is surely meant to be sung along with. As happy as a summer's day, it conveys a simple message that very young children especially will take on board: "Animals love life" … So let them live it, and make the world like the Kind Garden.”
—Violet Plum, Author, Violet’s Vegan Comics
violetsvegnecomics.com
“The message of kindness is very straightforward yet subtle. Good for young kids to get engaged, interact and spark curiosity as to why hamburgers weren't served in The Kind Garden. The artwork is really beautiful. Thank you for your gift of creating this book of compassion, very much needed in this world.”
—Maritza Oliver, Vegan Children's Book Author
veganchildrenbooks.com
“I have been a lover of children's literature my whole life. I am even related to the brothers Grimm who wrote all the fairy tales. I think your writings are absolutely amazing. What you're doing is making history. Great work!”
—Tracie Bee, Vegan illustrator
The book has also been translated in Chinese and Vietnamese
