STORYLINE
Set in the world of animals, The Best explains the importance of deployments, particularly by Special Operators.
When the good folks of Scatania can no longer tolerate living under the despotic rule of the Snake King, his deputy, Scorpion One, and a gang of lizards, rats, snakes and spiders, plus a local rogue hamster and the nefarious activities of Shadow “McCaw” Macaw from Duplicia, they call upon the Special Operators of Gardenia.
Leaving their beloved families to serve in the interests of freedom and peace and to support the work of the Scatanian Resistance led by Buck Rabbit and the ingenious young rabbit, Biscuit, the Gardenians apply their elite skills in diplomacy, surveillance, intelligence, mission planning and daring feats of bravery.
The Best honors the service and sacrifice of today’s warriors and their families, through the heroics of the Gardenian:
- Frogs (SEALs);
- Wolves (Marines);
- Dogs (Army);
- Eagles, Hawks and Falcons (Air Force).
Respecting the importance of strong and enduring relationships amongst Allied nations the Gardenians work collegiately and collaboratively with:
- Harry Magpie (Australian SAS);
- the Ravens (British SAS);
- Butterflies, Hummingbirds and the Dragonfly (Intelligence).
Profits from the sale of The Best will be donated to the Navy SEAL Foundation to support its outstanding work and impressive programs dedicated to serving the Navy Special Warfare community, including current and former SEALs and their families.
EXAMPLE PAGES

Page 13
Heeding the call to assist those in need
The bravest of Gardenia's brave
Assembled themselves to deploy at once
Led by a bull frog called Dave

Page 15
This is what Bull Frog Dave said to the children ...
"Though your hearts may be breaking a little today
Let them heal with heart-bursting pride
For your parents' work protects the vulnerable
With goodness and virtues their guide."

Page 60
"The most abundant flowers will always bloom
Not in rocks, which is a place for weeds
They grow in soil rich with nutrients
From even the tiniest of tiny seeds."

Page 83
There was no time for the Admiral and Harry to be angry
They needed immediate, logical options
The Admiral put in a call to the revered Air Force
Of the nimble hawks and mighty falcons

Page 92
Like the best warriors know, when they start to feel stressed
Whether fighting a baddie or giving a speech
They box breathe, based on a four (4) second count
And imagine they're relaxing on a sun-drenched beach

Page 98
Instinctively, the Commanders raced to rescue the children
"WAAAIT", cried an intel hummingbird
Their enormous capabilities were put on pause
Until a drone streamed two snakes, word for word