Books by Maria Taylor

This is the true heartwarming story of a beloved goat that lives at an animal refuge in North Carolina. He is disabled and uses a wheelchair. The book is a good introduction to animal liberation as well as disability rights. It is filled with colorful images of Kooky's adventures while he has lived at the Dharma Farm Animal Refuge. The story promotes the values of respect, kindness, cooperation and activism. The book has two parts. The first part will engage both young children as well as older ones, while the second part may be more suitable for children seven and up. At the back of the book there is a glossary of words that may be unfamiliar to some readers. All proceeds from sales of this book help support the animals who live at the Dharma Farm Animal Refuge.