Moody Cow Learns Compassion

This delightful sequel to Moody Cow Meditates reintroduces us to Peter (aka Moody Cow) and meet his mischievous "boys-will-be-boys" friend Bully. Along the way we meet a snake named Jaws, who also goes on to appear in Peter's terrifying dreams, and watch as Bully revels in the deaths of the crickets he feeds the snake. Peter is uncomfortable with the plight of the little creatures, earning him a new nickname: "Coward Cow" because Bully thinks he's a wimp. Once again, Grandfather, the beloved old steer from Moody Cow Meditates, brings serenity and long-horned wisdom as he gently teaches to compassionately identify with other beings. And the story ends with everyone sharing a laugh - and even Jaws and the crickets are happy. This book also includes two activities - compassionate cricket release and compassionate worm rescue - for parents and children to do together.

We are reintroduced to Peter (aka Moody Cow) and meet his mischievous "boys-will-be-boys" friend Bully. Along the way we meet a snake named Jaws, who also goes on to appear in Peter's terrifying dreams, and watch as Bully revels in the deaths of the crickets he feeds the snake. Peter is uncomfortable with the plight of the little creatures, earning him a new nickname: "Coward Cow" because Bully thinks he's a wimp. Once again, Grandfather, the beloved old steer from "Moody Cow Meditates, "brings serenity and long-horned wisdom as he gently teaches to compassionately identify with other beings. And the story ends with everyone sharing a laugh -- and even Jaws and the crickets are happy. 

This book also includes two activities -- compassionate cricket release and compassionate worm rescue -- for parents and children to do together.

Dimensions: 8.0 x 9.8 x 0.3
Details: Hardcover, 32 Pages
Author: Kerry Lee MacLean 

Review Quotes:

"Kerry Lee MacLean continues to entertain and inform through her delightful stories. Thank you, Moody Cow, for showing us how to cultivate compassion. The courage and heart to do so, especially when facing a bully, is a good lesson for us all--and this book makes it easy for young and old alike to take the same steps."--Lauren Alderfer, author of Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda

Biographical Note:
Kerry Lee MacLean is the author and illustrator of several award-winning and best-selling picture books, including "Moody Cow Meditates" and "Peaceful Piggy Meditation." Her latest book is "Moody Cow Learns Compassion," and her next will be an activity book for parents and children of all ages, "The Family Meditation Workbook." Kerry has been leading family meditative arts workshops in North America, Australia and Europe for 15 years. She is the mother of five young adults who still employ meditation as an important tool in their busy lives.

Brief Description:
Moody Cow is uncomfortable with the plight of little creatures when Bully revels in the deaths of the crickets he feeds a snake. Includes two activities--compassionate cricket release and compassionate worm rescue.

Review Quotes:
One of "Spirituality & Practice's" Best Spiritual Books of 2012

"Engaging and heartfelt!"--"Spirituality & Practice"

"Compassion arises through developing empathy with the misfortune of others. Without resorting to heavy-handed moralizing, Kerry Lee MacLean manages to embody this profound spiritual truth in a tale that young children--and the parents who read it to them--will find engaging and instructive. Highly recommended." --Jon Landaw, author of "Prince Siddhartha: The Story of Buddha" (children's book) and "Buddhism for Dummies"

"Kerry Lee MacLean continues to entertain and inform through her delightful stories. Thank you, Moody Cow, for showing us how to cultivate compassion. The courage and heart to do so, especially when facing a bully, is a good lesson for us all--and this book makes it easy for young and old alike to take the same steps." --Lauren Alderfer, author of "Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda"

PRAISE FOR "Moody Cow Meditates"

"Fills a distinct void in the literature." --"Publishers Weekly"
"MacLean's best book to date!" --"Shambhala Sun"
"Salty, satisfying, and clever." --"Spirituality & Practice"
"An amazing, yet simplistically beautiful story." --"Circles of Light"
"A true gem." --"Precious Metal"