Mr. Carey's Garden

Reach for this book when your child feels pressured to follow the 'right' way of doing things or when they are criticized for their unconventional interests. This gentle story follows Mr. Carey, a gardener who refuses to kill the snails eating his plants despite the persistent, loud advice of his neighbors. While the others see pests to be eradicated with salt or beer traps, Mr. Carey sees something different. The narrative validates a child's right to their own perspective and explores the beauty of non-conformity. It is a perfect choice for encouraging independent thinking and appreciating the quiet, often overlooked magic in nature. Parents will find it a soothing tool for building a child's self-confidence and helping them understand that 'different' is not the same as 'wrong.'