"The Very Lonely Garden," profound in its simplicity, is a delightful and heart warming story about two gardens. One is filled with lovely flowers, singing children and many kinds of flying and fluttering creatures. It even has a pet dragon Next door is a very sad and lonely garden. The children have all moved away and there aren't any butterflies, birds or bees.The story teaches us about compassion, caring and taking action. It illuminates how sharing joy and friendship makes an impact that is felt around the world. The author's beautiful illustrations are cleverly taken from a single painting which adds to the charm and magic of this lovely children's story. The story's nature and character building themes are universal and perfect for teachers, parents and caregivers. About the Author and Illustrator: Virginia Lynn Anderson is an artist, musician, storyteller, healing practitioner and spiritual minister. She has worked as a teaching artist in numerous classrooms, inspiring children to use their art to tell stories, engaging them as actors, singers and musicians in the process. Her multi-disciplined approach is integral to her work. "The Very Lonely Garden" is the second book in a series that Virginia has written and illustrated. It was inspired by her art residencies at The Montessori School of Greater Hartford in Connecticut.