This is a story rich with valuable moral lessons and vivid storytelling. Conceived while residing in a rural Thai Buddhist temple, this charming tale of hope and compassion, portrays best friends, Clarence, a mindful little sun bear, and Karuna, a compassionate water buffalo, as they embark on a mission to rescue a one-legged rooster from a crabby woodcutter. The two friends experience empathy and compassion in their loving quest to restore the rooster's health and happiness. Throughout the story, Clarence is guided along through the gentle mindfuness of a wise old fish, who visits him in his dreams and imparts to him the importance of kindness and compassion brilliantly illustrated by Jade. F. Lee, this charming tale encourages young readers to live with a heart of loving-kindness and compassion for all beings.