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"Tiny Tales" contains five friendly fables with positive messages and beautiful illustrations.
“Tiny Tales” is a collection of five friendly fables for young children and young-at-heart adults with positive messages and charming illustrations. A collaboration between an American writer, Vanessa Newman, a Ukrainian artist, Anastasia Yatsunenko, and designed by artist Richard Newman.
Tiny Tales is a collection of five friendly fables for young children and young-at-heart adults with positive messages and charming illustrations.
Each fable is only a handful of pages long, a perfect size for children with limited attention spans. The stories contain easy and advanced words making it an ideal reading material for kindergarten through 2nd grade.
"Posey in Charge" centers around a large cat who's "large and in charge" until she meets her ultimate foe, a ball. The orange furball set out to show the ball who's boss. The cat's antics are hilarious. Kids will love the story and the adorable main illustration of the kitty! I wish the short tale had an image of the kitty protecting his turf, though. I know kids would like to see it.
"Bumble Bee" teaches children that it's okay not to do things like everyone else. Be like the fun bee in this short tale. Take your time, enjoy life, and don't change yourself for someone else's benefit, even for royalty.
Chippy the chipmunk loves to gossip and couldn't wait to share what he heard, even to the displeasure of whose stories he was spreading. When Chippy meets a boy who lost his turtle, he seeks out his forest companions for help. Due to Chippy's history, no one wanted to be around him; they feared he'd tell others what they discussed. He lost his friends' trust.
"Chippy Chitters" teaches children that sharing stories (gossip) can hurt people's feelings, make them angry, or lead to lost friendships. Chippy realized it's best only to share information when it is needed.
Gabe, the mouse, didn't feel special. He had an average physique and no plan for the future. He wasn't sad or mad, but he wasn't happy either. Others referred to him as the "no-fun" mouse. He felt something was missing from his life but had no clue what. Adults experience these feelings, and children do as well. They can be overwhelming for any age.
Gabe found his missing piece. He discovered that his balancing skills brought joy to others, which also filled him with joy. Like the previous tales, "Synonymouse" weaves a powerful message through a whimsical story. Even if you look like someone else, it doesn't mean you don't possess your own talents and abilities. We all have something about us that makes us unique. My special ability is picking objects up with my toes.
"Tess the Toucan" features a bird with a positive attitude and a willingness to help her friends with any task. No matter the request, Tess answered, "Yes I can." She worked nonstop, even when her body wanted her to sleep.
Tess realized it's unhealthy always saying "yes" and it's okay to say "no." Through this fable, children will grasp the importance of setting boundaries. Maybe they'll even understand why their parents have to say "no" occasionally.
Tiny Tales was a quick read with easy-to-follow storylines. With more illustrations, the recommended reading age would be three and older. As is, the targeted audience should be five through eight.
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Synopsis
“Tiny Tales” is a collection of five friendly fables for young children and young-at-heart adults with positive messages and charming illustrations. A collaboration between an American writer, Vanessa Newman, a Ukrainian artist, Anastasia Yatsunenko, and designed by artist Richard Newman.
About the author
I have been writing since I was eight and have self-published 10 children's books and 3 novels. I'm also a freelancer who has contributed to hundreds of articles, courses, and blogs online. I like to write grown-up humor (Dr. Seuss meets Dr. Ruth) and children's books. view profile
Published on March 13, 2023
3000 words
Genre: Children's
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