Everything Is Connected

My family loves this book! I’ve given it as a gift multiple times. It’s SO SOOO good.

I thoroughly enjoyed multiple readings of EVERYTHING IS CONNECTED with my Granddaughter (as well as by myself tbh) as we explored all of the pages. Jason Gruhl brilliantly writes about silly connections that help to make the world a little bit smaller while bringing a little clarity to some of the bigger questions of life. Some of the prose gets tripped up by itself but overall it is really a joy to read. the message is unique and fun with a dash of Seussian inspiration. The illustrations by Ignasi Font are clean and fun using a straightforward 4 color theme. I was surprised that the connection line was not fully utilized from page to page though there is still a great flow from page to page. I truly enjoyed this book and it will definitely see repeated readings with my Granddaughter. - B -

"Everything is Connected" delivers a powerful, universal message, in a playful and spontaneous way. Gruhl’s words are light and effervescent, and ripe with meaning and density. Font’s illustrations are dreamlike and exciting; a perfect accompaniment to the text. This book is a timely reminder of the interconnectedness humans share with all things. It gives the reader, whether they are an adult or a child, a sense of empowerment. It reminds us that it is our responsibility to actively participate in the world as a compassionate being. I highly recommend this book for you, your child, or your child-at-heart.

It gives a simple but powerful message to help children integrate what they already know deep inside of them. Children of different ages are able to recognize the message of unity and connection in their unique way. My 3 year old son loves the book because it has a picture of T-Rex . Every time we read the book, he turns to the picture of green dinosaur and with the cutest smile, he reports to us that he is connected to T-Rex. It is so precious to see that smile. My 11 year old son did not say that he liked or disliked the book, but more than once he turned to the page with pictures of Jesus and Buddha. I see him looking and thinking. He does not ask questions yet. But I can tell that these images resonate in his heart. As my older son navigates through his pre-teen years of self-discovery, my sincere wish for him is to remember that page.

This book is sheer perfection. A deep, powerful, concept that is compacted and condensed into seamless simplicity to accommodate comprehension from the delicate little minds of children. This story gives kids a glimpse into the infinite and complex reality of our universe. A curious place where the threads of science and spirituality meet. Binding together the fabric of this strange human experience. I am quite impressed by the authors ability to tackle the subject, making it palatable and digestible for children of all ages! My 5 year old totally “grasped it” right alongside his 8 year old sister. Even one of my teenagers commented “What a cool book” after overhearing me read it to the littles. That’s a win across the board! There’s quiet implications of a need to treat every living creature we encounter with the compassion we give ourselves and our loved ones. It makes no direct demands for it, but rather the message is delivered in a way that allows freethinking children to draw that conclusion for themselves. The illustrations are STUNNING. I mean, I would seriously put some of this artwork on the playroom walls. It’s just that awesome! Overall the best kids book we’ve bought in some time! I’m glad we own it. I will definitely purchase another copy for my friends children too.

This is one of the extremely rare children's books that provides a valuable message about life. I love that my son, even as a 2 year old, could understand its significance. He loves reading it and seeing the pictures. I love that it helps me simplify important lessons for him. Sometimes when challenges arise, I think of this book to help explain them to him in a child-like way, while not losing sight of the bigger picture and what really matters.

I loved this book so much because it took an incredibly deep, complex concept and made it accessible to children. How important to share this message to care for ourselves and others at a young age. The author did a wonderful job getting across SO many "everthings", even making it funny and finding a nice rhyme/rythme in the text. The illustrations are beautiful and engaging as well. I bought multiple copies and will surely gift more over the years!

I am in love with this book. I initially bought it as a guiding message for my son, but have found that it was equally beneficial for me! A wonderful reminder of how humans are no different than other creatures and a general sense of kindness for all things is evident in the book. This messaging is contradicted perfectly with mostly black backdrops and and muted pleasing colors with a string running from cover to close. The more you look at it, the more detail you see. I can’t wait to continue to read this to my son and talk with him about just how powerful and wow-erful I know he will be!

I ordered this book on the recommendation from a friend in the US. My 8-year-old twin daughters absolutely love this book. They love to read it out loud and and working on memorizing it. This books opens up lots of questions for children and adults alike, which lead to really meaningful conversations that carry on from night to night. If you want a book for your children that is entertaining, but also continues to offer up new perspectives and connections the more you read it, this is a great book for you and your kids.

Ein Zauber und doch keine Fiktion. Alles ist miteinander verbunden. Die kleinste Zelle, Tiere, Mensch und das Leuchten der Sterne und die Weite der Galaxie mit ihren Planeten. Ach ja... Jason Gruhl ist es in einzigartiger und faszinierender Weise gelungen die Zusammenhänge des Lebens kindgerecht aufzuzeigen.Ein pädagogisches Meisterwerk. So schön und so spannend. Es könnte alles ein wunderbarer grandioser Traum sein, doch alles ist eine einzigartig aufgezeigte Realität des Lebens mit seinen Verbindungen und Abhängigkeiten. Jason Gruhl gelingt es Kinder und Erwachsene mit auf eine weite gigantische Reise des Lebens zu nehmen. Atemberaubend. Und dazwischen entdecken wir uns Menschen, wie durch einen Spiegel. Der Mensch mit seinem hoffnungsvollen Glauben, mit seinen Stärken und Schwächen, der mit seiner Verschmutzung das Gleichgewicht der Schöpfung gefährdet. Auch von den Masern will uns dieser gigantische Kinderbuchautor nicht verschonen. So ein Schelm. Was soll ich sagen...ein gigantisches Meisterwerk des Entdeckens und des Lernens in den Augen aller Kinder. Sensationell. Das ganze Werk wurde humorvoll und faszinierend illustriert von Ignasi Font. Bravo. Matthias Kessler, Frankfurt

This fantastically rhyming narrative which hilariously illustrates the foundational Buddhist view of dependent origination is a must have in any children's collection of books! A delightful read that your children will request night after night. Well done writer Jason Gruhl and illustrator Ignasi Font.