Alan Serota:
The Wonderful Adventures of Hearthorse and Heartman, children’s book, self-published,
to be ordered via Alan Serota: Alan@spicewoodpottery.com, www.spicewoodpotteryfineart.com
It is rare
for me to review a book without even an ISBN but I have to make an exception
with his delightful picture book combining abstract art, a fairytale and a spiritual,
moral lesson for children. Alan Serota who wrote and illustrated the
book, is the husband of a dear friend
back in Texas, his wife Barbara is one
of the best yoga teachers I have ever met and they both are very gifted potters and
artists, living and working in one of the most spiritual, beautiful spots
in the Hill Country near Austin/Texas. This little gem was given to me as a present, it is not only for children but also for adults who enjoy a mystical story. 
“The
wonderful adventures of Hearthorse and Heartman” tells the story of Kentucky farmer
Elwood Collins who raises crickets for a living, much to the dismay of his neighbor
Mr. Snelds, a tobacco farmer. He wants the crickets to disappear as they love
to eat his crop. Little does he care that his tobacco is making people sick. In
great need of advice Elwood prays to all the divine beings and consults his
friend HeartMan. HeartMan promises to
ride out into the universe with his friend HeartHorse trying to find an answer
to this dilemma. The divine being interrupts
his busy work creating universes and tells HeartMan to visit the sea creatures for
their wisdom. And it is the blue whales that come up with the answer for a crop
everyone loves – Sea Kelp. And this is how Kentucky went from farming tobacco
to cultivating sea kelp.
The book is
spiral bound, on firm paper, illustrated with Alan’s bright, vivid and
expressive abstract art. Go check it out and visit their website:
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