\u00a0<\/p>\nWe accompany the children in their wanderings as
\nthey contemplate the changes of the seasons and view Nature\u2019s miracles through
\neach three-month cycle.<\/span><\/p>\nBreathtaking images partner with superb prose to
\nembrace Nature in all its forms – \u00a0<\/span>from
\nthe pink cherry blossom petals that float lightly to carpet the areas surrounding
\nthe children, to the rain that keeps them from an outside picnic, but offers
\nopportunities to experience other secrets of the natural world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nMy First Book of Zen<\/span><\/i> teaches
\npatience, kindness, calm, acceptance of change, and interprets the messages of
\nour surrounding world through the eyes of a child.<\/span><\/p>\nThe superb jacket and end pages invite us to
\nexplore the beauty created with finesse by the insightful author\/illustrator
\nTracy Gallop.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nIt\u2019s a book full of positive energy that lifts the
\nspirit and lightens the heart. It encourages children to experience the freedom,
\nbeauty and connectedness of everything around them.<\/span><\/p>\nA book for readers of all ages, gifting reflection
\nand tranquillity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nUtterly beautiful!<\/span><\/p>\n\nTitle:\u00a0<\/b>My First Book of Zen
Author\/<\/b>Illustrator:<\/b>\u00a0Tracy Gallup
Publisher:<\/b>\u00a0NewSouth Books, $29.99
Publication Date: <\/b>1 September 2025\u00a0
Format:\u00a0<\/b>Hardcover
ISBN:\u00a0<\/b>9784805318980
For ages:\u00a0<\/b>5 – 9
Type: <\/b>Picture Book\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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