Being a parent, you are faced with one million questions from your little ones as they try to make sense of the world around them. For years, children’s books have come in handy when explaining complex concepts like ‘good’ and ‘bad’, ‘happy’ and ‘sad’ to children.
The start of the year 2022 was different. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing on TV news and my 6-year-old son started asking questions about why we were upset. Little by little, 'Li-lili' characters came in to tell a story about ‘being afraid’ and ‘fighting back.' This was the start of what will become my first children’s book, ‘Nono’s Tree and the Scary Storm.’ The book is inspired by the courage of Ukrainian people and the power of caring.
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Meet Li-lili pals, a family of friends
The book uses a comic format to tell the story and engage young readers
It is a story about a brave little squirrel, Nono, whose tree is unexpectedly struck by lightning
When the storm comes and fright fills the air, all the animals get together to look out for each other the best way they can
Nono doesn’t run away and stands up to protect her tree bravely
With the help of all her friends by her side, they start repairing the damage that was done to their land
All the animals, big and small, unite in the name of helping each other save their home
Page from the book
Their willingness to work together to overcome the terrible circumstances they were in changed whatever fear they had
The story focuses on caring about each other, true friendship, and not giving up when difficulties and unfairness strike
