Classic fairytales get a refreshing satirical twist in this collection of illustrated stories in which gnomes, pixies, and other fairy folk share tall tales of the strange and unbelievable human world and its inhabitants. Brimming with keen observations and wild assumptions on human anatomy, customs, languages, rituals, dwellings, and more, The Land of Stone Flowers is as absurd as it is astounding, examining contradictory and nonsensical human behaviors through the lens of the fantastic: from the bewitching paper wizards who live in humans' wallets to their invisible hats, known as "moods," which cloud their view of the world. Bursting with intricate and evocative illustrations, The Land of Stone Flowers will draw readers into a world of fantasy and fable that slyly reveals many hidden truths about human existence.

Hoping to dispel dark thoughts and evil from his corrupt kingdom, young King Amor proclaims an unconventional law and watches for the expected transformation.

Arlington Walk among the gardens of stone Evenly spaced white rows as far as the eye can see Watch the changing of the guard at the tomb of the unknown Honoring the nameless heroes' memory See the small flags flutter here and there Faded by years of rain and sun Hear a somber gathering murmur a solemn prayer For a fallen hero whose journey's done Walk softly by an old woman Bent and scarred by the unforgiving years As she pauses to remember what might have been Her sad eyes filled with unrequited tears And when you leave these hallowed acres Where the stone flowers grow Remember the fallen peacemakers Whose sacrifice bought us our tomorrow