Aparna Shenoy
- Bookaholics
- Jul 23
- 2 min read
Name: Aparna Raghunath Shenoy
Author Bio: An IT Program Manager by profession and a creative writer by passion, Aparna Raghunath Shenoy has 21+ years of experience working for top IT MNCs within India and abroad. It was her volunteering experience working with children in orphanages and love for storytelling, that eventually became the catalyst behind writing Someshwara Tales. A native of Mangalore, a town on the western coast of India, the themes of conservation, compassion and living in harmony with nature are at the heart of her writing. You will also see glimpses of the rich culture, traditions and cuisines of the southwestern coast of India figure in her writing.
Title of the book: Someshwara Tales
Someshwara Tales is a heartfelt journey into the world of personal growth for children, through engaging stories and lovable characters. Each tale imparts valuable moral lessons and core values, from timeless virtues like resilience, discipline and honesty to modern concepts like inclusion, self-acceptance and emotional awareness. It is ideal for pre-teens and early teens or as story-time narration for young children who are still learning to read.
Set in the breathtaking Someshwara village of Karkala taluk lying in the green foothills of the Western Ghats, these enchanting tales celebrate nature, conservation, and the joy of friendship.
A serene pond lying on the outskirts of Someshwara along with its surrounding trees is the hub of activity in most stories, with the central animal characters living in or around the pond. At the pond, you will meet Mrs. and Mr.Kaw the courageous crows, Mandook the kind-hearted frog, Meenu the friendly fish, Deechu and Meechu the helpful little squirrels, Ullook the uniquely gifted owl, Shankha the wise old snail and their friends.
Down in the Someshwara village, you will meet children like Chandru, Shanteri, Pranav, Kshama and others who study at the local school in Someshwara. They all live in the village with their parents and friends.
The stories revolve around the incidents in these animal and human characters lives, with each story upholding beautiful messages for every one of us, regardless of age!
Link to buy Someshwara Tales in India:
To know more about Someshwara Tales, its background, objectives and buying options worldwide, do visit the authors website https://aalokahsays.in
