When Books Become Real
Printed versus Digital Reads
For me a book becomes real when I can hold it, admire it, and turn the pages. In its digital format it is still elusive to me – like it never quite made it to becoming real. (The stories of Pinocchio and The Velveteen Rabbit come to mind.)
I have a large collection of books at home, and I visit libraries and go out to bookstores for recreation. While I am grateful for the digital era, I defend the need for children’s picturebooks and storybooks to be physical, printed books.
Read MoreThe Peaceable Kingdom and The Peaceable Forest
When my editor first proposed the name, The Peaceable Forest, India’s Tale of Kindness to Animals, for my book, I hesitated. “I don’t know. I really like the subtitle, but I’m not so sure about the word Peaceable in the title. It is not a word children will know, and it is not used in modern English. Let me spend a day or two thinking it over and I’ll call you back.”
“An inspirational story from the East…”
“An inspirational story from the East, this beautiful book teaches children the importance of ahimsa (non-violence). The Peaceable Forest deserves to be read and contemplated, shared and given to others.”
–Jack Canfield, Co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series
“… offers a timeless message of compassion and kindness…”
“This captivating story is not only exquisitely illustrated. It also offers a timeless message of compassion and kindness for children of all ages. My grandchildren loved it. And so did I.”
— John Robbins, author The Food Revolution, Diet For A New America, No Happy Cows, and many other best-sellers.
“The Peaceable Forest is sensational!”
“The Peaceable Forest is sensational! Beautiful text, beautiful art, beautiful message. The unity and fraternity of all that lives has never been more charmingly presented.”
–H. D. Goswami, Ph.D. Sanskrit and Indian Studies, Harvard University
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