These notes are left for siblings Molly and Sam by their mother throughout the house, and are included within their daily activities, to surprise and remind them of their Zen teachings.
They help turn a light on inside of us, to find peace in our hearts.
We accompany the children in their wanderings as they contemplate the changes of the seasons and view Nature’s miracles through each three-month cycle.
Breathtaking images partner with superb prose to embrace Nature in all its forms - from the pink cherry blossom petals that float lightly to carpet the areas surrounding the children, to the rain that keeps them from an outside picnic, but offers opportunities to experience other secrets of the natural world.
My First Book of Zen teaches patience, kindness, calm, acceptance of change, and interprets the messages of our surrounding world through the eyes of a child.
The superb jacket and end pages invite us to explore the beauty created with finesse by the insightful author/illustrator Tracy Gallop.
It’s a book full of positive energy that lifts the spirit and lightens the heart. It encourages children to experience the freedom, beauty and connectedness of everything around them.
A book for readers of all ages, gifting reflection and tranquillity.
Utterly beautiful!
Title: My First Book of Zen
Author/Illustrator: Tracy Gallup
Publisher: NewSouth Books, $29.99
Publication Date: 1 September 2025
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9784805318980
For ages: 5 - 9
Type: Picture Book
