Hana's Birthday Gift
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It aims at promoting reading habits among children in an era where screen time has become inevitable. It emphasises on conscious parenting where children are enabled and given the opportunity to explore and become who they are created to be.
Maria always helps Hana try different activities that she could enjoy while learning. However, the choice was Hanaโs. It can lead to what she will be passionate doing. Or become an enthusiast knowing about this world that exists.
Hana is looking forward to her birthday where she is excited to know what her mother would gift.ย The story is about what would be Hanaโs Birthday gift when she turns 6.
I have collaborated with an Italian artist to specifically use his childhood paintings inside the book to kindle and inspire the interest of the young reader. The story also unravels how his paintings are connected with the Birthday Gift planned by Maria for Hana.
A Fronteversismoยฎ painting is used as the cover page of the book along with several of his paintings done as a child.
Fronteversismoยฎ, is an Italian neologism that could be translated with โbackandfrontismโ, is a term that tries to enclose his new and original way of addressing painting, thinking and cultural life in general in view of a better world of peace. (www.giusart.com) Due permission has been obtained from the artist.
Note: The story is around 2000 words.
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Mary Priya Michael is a Chartered Accountant residing in Bangalore. She has a stint of 10 years in the corporate sector. She is also passionate to explore different facets of interest which are deep rooted within. She has a flair for writing. She has few of her poems published in national anthologies. As a mother of a five-year-old, she is now focussed on writing stories for children. She loves travelling and meeting people as it helps to explore more and in turn know more. Her key focus areas are:
~ Conscious Parenting which helps a child to explore oneโs potential and be and become the true self, beyond the compulsions of a competitive world.ย
~ Financial Freedom which enables an individual to focus on their Ikigai to live a purpose-driven and contented life.
