Like Odysseus, we stand at the gates of a magical garden where the time of the gods, rather than that of mortals, holds sway. Phaeacia lies near the realm of the gods, and they have allowed some aspects of their world to seep into the garden. It is not just the magnificence of the palace that strikes Odysseus, it is also this disruption of the natural order of time, where past, present, and future - from green grapes to wine - are commingled. In this wondrous garden, Odysseus sees clusters of grapes yet green, other grapes ripening on the vine, some drying in the sun, some being gathered, and others being crushed - all at once. Apples, pears, figs, olives, pomegranates, and grapes grow profusely, giving their bounty throughout the year, regardless of the season. A large orchard with a superabundance of fruits fronts the palace. Directed by Nausicaa, the daughter of the king, he finds his way in the seventh book to her father’s palace, a magnificent structure with gold doors and bronze walls decorated with splendid tiles. A must-buy as far as I am concerned.In the sixth book of the Odyssey, the shipwrecked Odysseus washes ashore in Phaeacia, naked and exhausted. Or at it's simplest level, it is enjoyable and fun to create your own magical garden. It can be a great way to initiate a conversation about something that may be bothering them. This book empowers children and their carers too. Each choice your child makes (to decorate their garden) symbolizes something different. It also gives an intriguing insight into how your child may be feeling. “This is a wonderful book! My daughter asks for it time and time again (I think she and I know it almost off by heart now!) It is beautifully written and illustrated. Jacqui is very passionate about Mindfulness and creating magical gardens that the children can take themselves on. The children were inspired by her book and workshop and we have used it a lot in class since. I think we all need our own magical garden! I met one of the authors Jacqui at a book signing at my school. A fantastic starting point to introduce mindfulness to your child. My little boy has asked to read this book every night since I shared it with him. It allows your child a safe space to share their ideas and talk about their feelings. The book takes you on your own adventure where you create your own magical garden. It includes a free guided visualisation at the back of the book which can be downloaded onto a computer It’s a wonderful adventure and beautifully illustrated. Through the use of this bookyou can teach children that feelings are important and that labelling their feelings can help to make sense of what they’re experiencing. Children will want to read this book again and again.Īdditionally, the book provides an informative tool for parents or carers by offering them insights on how to help the child emotionally. It guides the child through a series of choices allowing them to build a magical garden which empowers them to feel in control and to navigate through challenging situations.īy reading the book together the child feels the unconditional support of a parent, carer or teacher and they will feel empowered to ask for help and make attempts to work through difficult situations. My Magical Garden is designed to help children understand and talk about their feelings.
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