Description
Moo and Me is a non-fiction children’s story and activity book telling the story of a rescued dairy bull’s extraordinary life, and the unique bond and connection formed between human and animal. Marina Evans living in the Western Cape in South Africa, is the moo mom who, through their adventures together and while caring for MooMoo, represented a mother figure in the life of this animal; a special soul. This true story is told from Marina’s perspective and emphasises the real-life experiences showing sentience, the ability of animals to think and feel… and mostly their need to form strong friendships.
The story ends with a fun filled board game, Moo and Marina’s friendship game- suitable for the whole family.
FACTS about FARM ANIMALS and farming
An eight page Fact section with descriptive photographs on how to care for animals, feeding, awareness of their sentience and ability to think and feel. This section is very topical at the moment as it also deals with the effects of farming on global warming and how we can all make a difference growing and eating more vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds and fruit.
FUN ACTIVITIES to make and do
Eighteen pages including growing one’s own food, baking, easy recipes, colouring-in, baby farm animals word search, arts, crafts and loads more.
About the Authors and Illustrators
Judy Maré – Illustrator and Author
Judy Maré was born and schooled in Zimbabwe and trained as a Graphic Designer at Michaelis Art School, UCT, South Africa. Living in beautiful Cape Town, Judy Maré is married with two children and has always enjoyed children’s books and toys. She started work in fashion advertising and toy packaging but specialising in illustration, she has now been freelancing for over 30 years, with time spent working in New York and London. The last ten years Judy Maré has concentrated mainly on children’s educational books with her illustrations appearing in over 80 publications. She regularly illustrates for Envirokids, the children’s magazine associated with Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa. Judy Maré has also illustrated My first book of Southern African Seashore Life and My first book of Southern African Ocean Life published by Random House Struik.
Marina Rust-Evans – Author
Marina Rust-Evans is a South African farmer, musician, animal-lover, mother and certified Natural Health Practitioner. She studied agriculture, tourism, natural health and obtained her BA French language and music degree at Stellenbosch University in the Western Cape where she lives on a farm with her family, husband, daughter Annabella and their animal children, one being the famous MooMoo. Her life has always been closely associated with nature and animal life. She has co-created two children’s books of a real-life story of adventures with the bullock MooMoo. She rescued him in 2006 and has been caring for him like her own child since. Her life purpose is to contribute to a movement to awaken humanity’s connection to self and to nature. With her books she wants to encourage a positive transformation towards a healthy planet for future generations and a kinder world for all animals inspired by positivity and love.
Daphne Smith (verified owner) –
Great story and relevance.
Alexandra C (verified owner) –
Wonderful story.