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Just the Way You Are: A Book of
Self-Love to Let Your Perfection Shine Through
Book Name: Just the way you are: A book of
Self-love to let your perfection shine through
Genre: Children's book (with activity pages)
Author's Name: Rupali Khattar Mehra
Publisher: Hay House Publisher
Recommended Age: 4 years to 12 years
About the Author:
Rupali Khatta is an educationalist
who has been associated with the primary education sector for nearly a decade.
A pioneer in her field, she has worked with leading educational institutions
such as Springdales School, and Bhatnagar International Foundation School.It
was during her Journey as a teacher and diverse interactions with young minds
that she observed the need for a book that helps in building confidence and
self-love in children of the 21st century.
Just the Way You Are: A Book of Self-Love to Let Your Perfection Shine Through INSTAGRAM REEL
Another
children's book that I have come across will make your children fall in love
with themselves. The book has kid-friendly activities, readable letter sizes,
and vibrant illustrations.
This book
demonstrates how to raise children:
*more
compassionate and responsible
*counting their
blessings, and
*knowing what
makes them feel fantastic
*valuing family
relations
The positive affirmations make the book special and help kids to lead a life with a positive attitude. Children will enjoy themselves while learning valuable life skills that they will carry with them for years to come, whether they complete the activities by themselves or with a parent or other adult carer.
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Author Radhika: What inspired you to write a
children's book?
Author
Rupali: It was my journey as an Early Years Educator that inspired me to write
for children. No doubt there is an abundance of brilliant text available for
our young readers, but I have always struggled to find books that target the
socio-emotional needs of our young audience. The world we live in is constantly
changing and so are the needs of our little ones. My book is an attempt for
them to feel comfortable in their own skin and embrace their unique qualities.
Author Radhika: What age group is your book targeted towards,
and why did you choose that particular age range?
Author
Rupali: The target audience for this book is between 4 and 10 years. This is
the time when children start being a little independent, leaving behind their
family nest for a few hours each day to meet new people in school and at other
places. They encounter various experiences at this time. Children are like
sponges, they absorb and inculcate whatever they see around them. It was my
intention to help them love their true selves irrespective of whatever exposure
they get in these impressionable years.
Author Radhika: How did you ensure that the language and
content of your book are suitable for young readers?
Author
Rupali: Being a teacher for over a decade, I have spent a good amount of time
with this age group. The one thing I learned is that you need to simplify the
vocabulary and context as per the level of the children to help them understand
and connect with the text. The idea is that children should be able to enjoy
the book and imbibe self-love without much effort.
Author Radhika: Did you work with an illustrator for your book?
How did you collaborate to bring your story to life visually?
Author
Rupali: Collaborating with an illustrator is a vital aspect of creating a
visually appealing children's book, as it adds an extra layer of enchantment
and captivates young readers through colorful and imaginative artwork. I shared
my vision and ideas, discussed the book’s essence in detail, and always
maintained open communication with my publishers, exchanging ideas and
suggestions to achieve the best possible outcome. Rucha Thigale has done a
wonderful job ensuring that the characters' appearances and the visual
portrayal of the story match my original concept.
Author Radhika: Did you conduct any research or seek feedback
from children or parents while writing your book?
Author
Rupali: My experience over the years was my sole guiding factor while writing
this book. I have taught hundreds of students during my career and have learned
something from each student and parent whom I have interacted with. Though they
came from varied backgrounds, the only things that children long for are love
and acceptance.
Author Radhika: How did you go about finding a publisher or
self-publishing your book? What was that process like for you?
Author
Rupali: I had reached out to Hay House India, one the world’s biggest
non-fiction publishers, with the proposal of a book on self-love and
self-acceptance for children, and they were interested from the very beginning.
Hay House has been an incredible partner in my publishing journey. Working with
their dedicated team has been an amazing experience, and I'm grateful to them for
believing in my vision and helping me make a meaningful impact through my words.
Author Radhika: What advice would you give to aspiring
children's book authors based on your own experience?
Author Rupali: Writing for children is something that
should come directly from the heart. It is a sensitive space since the target
audience is so young and their minds can be molded easily. Thus, it is the
moral responsibility of the author to create an appropriate and conscientious
text that is impeccable and suitable for the readers.
With
"How to Accept Yourself and Appreciate the Way You Are," the
author has done her best to communicate a profound message. The author provides
reasons as to why young people should respect themselves and not wait for
anyone's suggestion. Every person has a special talent like singing, dancing,
writing, cooking, etc., but it takes a lot of work to comprehend that we are
deserving of everything.
Let’s discuss what are you currently reading to your kids? And which is your favorite book and why? You can share your experiences in the comment box below.
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ReplyDeleteRupali Rightly mentioned - " Children are like sponges " and during there pre-teen years they do observe , learn and ask so many things happening in surroundings . Sounds like a grt book for them to read and learn - Jhilmil Bhansali
ReplyDeleteThis book review got me into introspecting, honestly, I have never thought anything beyond stories for kids of this age. But, yes we do need such self-help books too. Thank you for sharing about this book and the author's perspective behind it.
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ReplyDeleteLoving the topic of this book. Every kid should have a chance to read a book like this. Hopefully more authors would make these kid of books for children.-MommyWithAGoal
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