“A family story that surpasses the standard of a myth.
Here, welcome into a timeless spiritual parable, as old as the protagonist ‘Little Garlic,’ who faces steep challenges to then discover deeper realities...”
Lisa Miller, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology and Education, Teachers College, Columbia University; Author, The Awakened Brain and the New York Times Bestseller, The Spiritual Child: The New Science of Parenting for Health and Lifelong Thriving
Click here to listen to Dr. Steven Emmanuel,
Dean of the Susan S. Goode School of Arts and Humanities at Virginia Wesleyan University,
and his thoughts on Little Garlic:
“Not since Mister Rogers have we had a work for children that is so purely true, without manipulation and sensationalism.”
Grace Cavalieri
Maryland Poet Laureate
“The world – through your witness – has nothing
to lose and everything to gain.”
Richard Rohr
Founder, The Center for Action and Contemplation; Internationally Recognized Author and Spiritual Leader
“A spiritual bridge between the young and old. The book reminds us that true words of spiritual wisdom appeal to all ages.”
Rob Lehman
Trustee, Fetzer Institute
Click here for Grace Cavalieri's podcast of her Library of Congress interview with Little Garlic's author, Avideh Shashaani.
Winner of the 2022 National Indie Excellence Awards in the category of "Children’s Inspirational/Motivational".
Stories
The Special Meeting
The Ancestors
Magic Wind
The Story of Lotus Blossom
The Story of Rambutan
The Story of Caterpillar
The Story of Morning Glory
The Story of Strawberry
Little Garlic's Special Dream
The Story of Adam
The Flower of Peace
A Message from Magic Wind
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About the Author
“the Poet and the Poem” Podcast
Comments from Dr. Steven Emmanuel
The Special Meeting
Now, close your eyes, relax, and let the gentle breeze of the night and the light of the stars fill you up with a feeling of peace and happiness.
The Ancestors
As you to go on the journey, little by little you will meet your relatives and discover the places where your ancestors have lived. You will also find friends along the way and hear from them little secrets about their journey.
Magic Wind
This is a new day, and I can feel Magic Wind coming our way. Before Magic Wind gets here, you need to learn how to open your seven wings and ride along with it.
The Story of Lotus Blossom
A spiritual journey is about trying to learn about yourself, and to be good and kind and true.
The Story of Rambutan
When you treat all things with respect, you grow the seed of goodness in yourself. Then, your heart will be as translucent and beautiful as Rambutan's.
The Story of Caterpillar
As I was looking at its beauty and at how gracefully it moved around me, I heard a sweet little voice whisper, "It's me, your tiny friend that you helped, the one that used to crawl!"
The Story of Morning Glory
I prayed exactly the way Secret Star told me, and I felt a tingling in my heart. It felt so good!
The Story of Strawberry
Strawberry really is the perfect symbol for love. It's shaped like the human heart, it's red on the exterior, and when you open it, it has an interior world hidden from all eyes.
Little Garlic's Special Dream
You, too, have a luminous point like this in your own heart, and if you focus on it every night before you go to sleep, you will know your Secret Star. Your Secret Star will guide you to your secret treasure.
The Story of Adam
Ever since then, each night at dusk and as soon as I see the first stars in the sky, I close my eyes and I see my Secret Star. I'm then transported to that special place in my dream.
The Flower of Peace
Peace is a seed planted in the heart that grows and blossoms from the goodness of the heart.
“Everyone’s story is unique, and everyone has a special gift –
a hidden treasure.”
Thank you for being
Little Garlic's friend!
“As awful as we may feel some days, we have to have hope that we will feel better, and we will discover our special gift. Remember, never, ever give up hope!”
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The Special Meeting
The Ancestors
Magic Wind
The Story of Lotus Blossom
The Story of Rambutan
The Story of Caterpillar
The Story of Morning Glory
The Story of Strawberry
Little Garlic's Special Dream
The Story of Adam
The Flower of Peace
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