Poornima Sivaraman’s children’s book ‘My Collection of Short Stories for Children’ published by The Momma Clan has 15 short stories.
- The Lost Ring – A wedding is in progress. The ring is found missing. Who will save the day but a child who finds the missing ring? A positive story about being helpful and truthful.
- Learning by Mistakes – This is a short story which is both a story and guide to parents and teachers on how to notice and handle difficult situations. What do you do when the child is doing something not to be done. Krishh has been stealing money from home to give to friends who are gambling with it. Find out how to deal with such situations.
- Self-Defence – Rinku was a young girl living in a village with her grandmother. While the boys could play till late in the village girls had to come home early. Rinku’s story is one of positive psychology in action. It shows how the medium of the short story can be used to communicate messages for children that help and guide them as well as change society.
- Acceptance – Learning to be accepting of children who are different is important for both parents and society. Sundar is a boy with a twisted hand and fingers that don’t move. This is his story. It is written in both a nonfiction tone and a advise-giving tone to help people and guide them in special education needs.
- Learning by Nature – A visit to the grandparents village and their home means a rich ecological experience for the children used to the hustle and bustle of city life The children are amazed by a mango groove and discover the magic of nature.
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