Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Land of the Blue Flower Frances Hodgson Burnett

This is a small, short book about a king and how he changed anger to kindness and as a result, how he changed his kingdom. It is a book that can impart a simple virtuous message that will last a lifetime in children. A short but very deep story about a king who learns from stars, storms animals and the earth. Basically, the key to world peace is plant a blue flower, really sweet. Written by Frances Hodgson Burnett of The Secret Garden, this is basically a self-help book for children, with its message to be one with nature and let go of anger and ugliness. This little book is stellar in it's own way and it is a small uplifting fable you can read in one sitting. It is similar to The Lost Prince, in that it captures Buddhist teachings in a very simple and easy format. Ideal Story for anyone, not only children.