1/21/2024 0 Comments Magical garden manhwa![]() I mean, seriously, does a book get any better than this? No, I don’t think so! On top of that, the illustrations are luscious, colorful, amazing. What is even more wonderful – yes, it gets better – is that at the back of the book there is an easy to understand scientific explanation for ALL of the magical principles that Chloe discovers in her garden. Rarely am I moved to tears by a children’s book, The Velveteen Rabbit comes to mind, but this book was so beautiful, so well written and so incredibly brilliant that I found myself in a puddle of tears with goosebumps on my arms no less. But on this day, the trees speak to her and tell her to stop, take time to see the magic around her for there is, indeed, magic all around – from leaves that change from green to red, caterpillars that become butterflies, bees that create honey and so much more. Chloe rushes out her door each day on her way to her many activities, through her beautiful garden and down the path, never stopping to see the beauty around her. This is an important lesson for kids as well as for their parents, as we rush to and fro, and both will enjoy this tale. The story itself is one of simplicity – slow down, don’t rush, take time to see the world around you. This is quite rare in the world of children’s literature and the result is breathtaking. The writing and illustrations act as a whole for her and she does it all herself. The author and illustrator, Lemniscates, creates each of her books as a complete piece of work. You can see some of the gorgeous illustrations and read an extended review at ![]() ![]() The Magic Garden: The marvels of nature, sweetly illustrated and explained
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