The Garden and the Glen: A Fable about Character and the Courage to Be Different

by Elizabeth Moseley

Overview

"You are all different and all perfect, just as you are. Lately, you have become more than that. Now, you reach beyond yourselves, using your differences to help your friends. That is the magic of belonging."

A tiny blue butterfly is chased out of a yellow garden because she does not blend in.

She flees to the nearby forest glen, where she encounters a colorful band of woodland creatures-all of them expelled from the garden for the same reason-being different. The glen provides safety, friendship, and acceptance. However, it's the garden that holds the blue butterfly's true destiny.

A Queen, a mystical potion, and the fate of their natural world hang in the balance. The blue butterfly, and what makes her different, holds the key.

The Garden and the Glen is about the magic that finds us when we're brave enough to be our unique selves.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781732844308
Publisher:	Lenox Street Press
Publication date:	03/30/2020
Pages:	108
Sales rank:	483,873
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.44(d)
Age Range:	6 - 12 Years

About the Author

This book began many years ago as a short bedtime story. Elizabeth Moseley's then-young daughters loved hearing stories at the end of the day. Elizabeth was happy reading their favorite books, but found her greatest joy in creating original fiction.


A lifelong fan of Aesop and mythology, her tales often featured some magic, and always a happy ending. At the urging of her now-grown daughters, she has finally written one down.
Elizabeth holds an M.A. in English Literature from Georgetown University.

Editorial Reviews

"We are happy to award deserving books like The Garden and the Glen. Our panel of judges really felt this book merited a place on our list of the best in family-friendly products that parents and educators can feel confident in using."

-Dawn Matheson, CEO, Mom's Choice Awards

"Extraordinary artwork . . . the book's powerful message of individuality shines through in a natural, graceful way." -Foreword Clarion

"The Garden and the Glen offers readers suspense, hope, and a deeper understanding of what courage looks like." -Union Square Reviews

"In her debut children's book, Moseley makes her message obvious: 'You are all different and all perfect, just as you are. . . .' A charming celebration of diversity . . ." -Kirkus Reviews

"I highly recommend this enchanting children's tale. Young readers will be captivated by the story from page one to the end."

-Deanie Humphrys-Dunne, Gold Medal Winner, Mom's Choice Awards Silver Medal Winner, Silver Quill Book Awards

"Green's luscious watercolor illustrations are a bounty of color and charm, marrying perfectly with the text. Moseley's writing is fluid and sometimes poetic. . . ." -Blue Ink Review

"The author's ageless message about the value of embracing our own differences, as well as the uniqueness of those around us, is particularly relevant at this current juncture of 2020." -Literary Titan

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