Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Land of the Blue Flower Frances Hodgson Burnett

THE LAND OF THE BLUE FLOWER - ILLUSTRATED EDITION - CHILDREN'S CLASSICThis charming story tells of an orphaned king who as a baby is taken from the world of greed and war and raised in the mountains by a wise and kindly old scholar. When he grows tall and strong he is able to change an entire kingdom, through the power of love, by commanding that each person nurture a blue flower from the Emperor's secret garden. "There is no time for Anger!" describes the basis for this delightful allegory as everyone is uplifted by their experience. A must for all young readers. This short story shows the effect and power of love. Recommended by The Gunston Trust for Nonviolence in Children's Literature. Ages 6-10.