“A must read for every child…a must have in every library…”
“Discover the divine message of nonviolence brought to life through the brilliant illustration that portrays the glory of an ancient civilization. The Peaceable Forest evokes kindness, friendship, responsibility, divinity, and love to every living being on this planet. A must read for every child…a must have in every library…”
-Dr. Mega M. Subramaniam, Assistant Professor, College of Information Studies, University of Maryland
“…a narrative of timeless wisdom coming from sacred India…”
“One of the great messages of the East is the importance of cultivating a heightened sensitivity to all creatures and all life. The author imports this message in a narrative of timeless wisdom coming from sacred India in a beautifully illustrated, delightful story for the children of our time.”
–Graham M. Schweig, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy & Religious Studies Director of the Asian Studies Program, Christopher Newport University
“this charming story can reach the hearts of the young”
“In these times of uncurbed violence against animals this charming story can reach the hearts of the young. Thus a seed of cherishing and practice of nonviolence can be sown: eventually this seed may fructify in their own lives, helping sustain a vision that needs desperately to be spread to all the far reaches of our ailing planet.”
–Kenneth R. Valpey (Ph.D., Oxon) Research Fellow, Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies
“sure to become a treasured gem in our library”
“One of Yoga’s most endearing stories of personal transformation re-told for a modern audience. Kosa Ely has done it again with this enchanting book. Overflowing with captivating illustrations by Anna Johansson this book is sure to become a treasured gem in our library. I can’t wait to read it to my kids tonight.”
–Gaura Vani, Kirtan artist
“a terrific way of teaching children of all ages respect for animal life”
“This charming, endearing story is a terrific way of teaching children of all ages respect for animal life. The beautiful artwork makes it perfect for reading to groups of children. This book ought to be in every school library.”
–Lynn Burwash, Elementary School Educator
“beautifully illustrated and made deliciously accessible for a modern audience”
“The Peaceable Forest is a sensitive retelling of an ancient tale, beautifully illustrated and made deliciously accessible for a modern audience. If animals could talk, they would thank both Kosa Ely and Anna Johansson!”
–Steven J. Rosen (Satyaraja dasa), Author of the Yoga of Kirtan
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