"A magical read for all new thinkers, young and old; Herb's story tells the tale of the future" - Sir Paul McCartney Meet Herb, a dragon who knows how to stay true to his values even in the stickiest of situations. When he is captured by the castle's knights in armour, vegetarian Herb is faced with a difficult decision: will he eat meat in order to save his own life? AGES: 5 to 10 AUTHOR: Jules Bass is an award-winning film producer whose credits include 'The Last Unicorn', 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer', 'Frosty the Snowman' and 'The Little Drummer Boy'. Jules lives in New York. ILLUSTRATOR: Debbie Harter trained in jewellery design and life drawing in London before specialising in children's book illustration. She has illustrated many bestsellers, including 'The Animal Boogie' and the Bear series. Debbie makes her home in Cornwall, England. SELLING POINTS: . Herb is wrongly convicted of a terrible crime, but a dramatic turn of events saves him from execution. This lively adventure offers youngsters a powerful moral message about standing up for what you believe in . Full of high drama, zany artwork and lots of unexpected twists and turns, this hilarious picture book offers young readers plenty of food for thought . Herb's pacifist lifestyle emphasises the non-violent, rather than strictly dietary, aspects of vegetarianism Herb's story tells the tale of the future" - Sir Paul McCartney