While the other dragons in the forest of Nogard hunt princesses for dinner, Herb merrily tends to his vegetable garden and leek soup. One day, upon learning the knights are planning a dragon hunt, Herb's carnivorous brethren hide in their caves and he is captured. Locked in the dungeon, Herb faces a difficult choice, should he let other dragons rescue him and, in exchange, become a meat eater or should he stand by his principles and be fed to crocodiles? This hilarious story offers food for thought for all ages

Meet Florian, a dragon who knows how to stay true to his values even in the stickiest of situations. When he is captured by the castle's knights in armour, vegetarian Herb is faced with a difficult decision: will he eat meat in order to save his own life? This popular story, now in French, shows young readers the power of having principles and living peaceably. IRA-CBC Children's Choice Award Winner Parents' Choice Award Approved Winner Society of School Librarians International Honor Book AGES: 5-10 AUTHOR: Jules Bass is an award-winning film producer whose credits include 'The Last Unicorn', 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer', 'Frosty the Snowman' and 'The Little Drummer Boy'. ILLUSTRATOR: Debbie Harter trained in jewellery design and life drawing in London before specialising in children's book illustration. She has illustrated many bestsellers, including 'The Animal Boogie' and the Bear series. Debbie makes her home in Cornwall, England. SELLING POINTS: Message of peace and cooperation: Herb is wrongly convicted of a terrible crime, but a dramatic turn of events saves him from execution. This lively adventure offers youngsters a powerful moral message about standing up for what you believe in Humour and drama: Full of high drama, zany artwork and lots of unexpected twists and turns, this hilarious picture book offers young readers plenty of food for thought Light-hearted introduction to vegetarianism: Herb's pacifist lifestyle emphasises the non-violent, rather than strictly dietary, aspects of vegetarianism REVIEWS: "A magical read for all new thinkers, young and old; Herb's story tells the tale of the future" Sir Paul McCartney

***SPANISH VERSION*** Floro is the only dragon in Nogard Forest that prefers gardening to gobbling meat. But when Floro's vegetable-loving ways get him into a sticky situation, will he be able to stay to true to his values? This popular story, now in Spanish, shows young readers the power of having principles and living peaceably. AGES: 5-10 AUTHOR: Jules Bass is an award-winning film producer whose credits include 'The Last Unicorn', 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer', 'Frosty the Snowman' and 'The Little Drummer Boy'. Jules lives in New York. ILLUSTRATOR: Debbie Harter trained in jewellery design and life drawing in London before specialising in children's book illustration. She has illustrated many bestsellers, including 'The Animal Boogie' and the Bear series. Debbie makes her home in Cornwall, England. SELLING POINTS: Message of peace and cooperation: Floro is wrongly convicted of a terrible crime, but a dramatic turn of events saves him from execution. This lively adventure offers youngsters a powerful moral message about standing up for what you believe in Humour and drama: Full of high drama, zany artwork and lots of unexpected twists and turns, this hilarious picture book offers young readers plenty of food for thought Light-hearted introduction to vegetarianism: Floro's pacifist lifestyle emphasizes the non-violent, rather than strictly dietary, aspects of vegetarianism REVIEWS: "A magical read for all new thinkers, young and old; Herb's story tells the tale of the future" Sir Paul McCartney