Why do fairy tales inspire a child to read?

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Why do fairy tales inspire a child to read?

Fairy tales possess a unique magic that draws children into the world of reading for several compelling reasons:

• Sparking Imagination and Wonder: They introduce fantastical elements like talking animals, magical creatures, and enchanted lands, igniting a child's imagination and making them eager to explore these possibilities through reading.
• Relatable Themes and Emotions: Despite the magic, fairy tales often explore universal themes of good versus evil, courage, kindness, and overcoming adversity. Children can connect with the characters' emotions and struggles, making the stories engaging and meaningful.
• Simple but Engaging Narratives: Fairy tales typically follow a clear structure with a problem, challenges, and a resolution. This predictability provides a sense of security while the exciting events keep them hooked.
• Moral and Life Lessons: Many fairy tales subtly impart important life lessons and values, helping children understand right from wrong and the consequences of actions.
• Sense of Escape and Adventure: They offer an escape from the everyday world into exciting adventures, allowing children to explore new places and experience thrilling events from the safety of their reading chair.
• Building Literacy Skills: The often repetitive language and rhythmic patterns in fairy tales can aid in early literacy development, making them easier for children to follow and eventually read themselves.
• Cultural Familiarity: Many fairy tales are deeply ingrained in culture, creating a sense of familiarity and connection when children encounter them in books. This can build confidence and encourage further reading.
• Emotional Engagement: Fairy tales evoke a range of emotions – excitement, fear, joy, sadness – which keeps children emotionally invested in the story and motivates them to continue reading to see what happens.
• Foundation for Storytelling: Exposure to fairy tales helps children understand the basic elements of storytelling, which can inspire them to create their own narratives and further engage with reading and writing.

In essence, fairy tales captivate a child's imagination, resonate with their emotions, and provide a gentle introduction to the joys and benefits of reading.

Happy Reading!

-shobana-

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Happy Wesak Day

Happy Wesak Day to all who are celebrating the Buddhist festival throughout the world.

When I was a young girl, I used to watch the procession pass our house at night. The Lord Buddha's golden statue was truly a regal figure as it was followed by the vast crowd of chanting devotees. Lotus flowers and flowers of every kind decorated the lit carriage. What a beautiful sight it was.  Years ago, I visited the temple of the Sleeping Buddha in Hat Yai with my two children. A calming and peaceful experience. Buddhism is a way of life. A religion that spreads goodwill and harmony.

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Small Step, Big Impact, Better Writer is a book by Shobana Gomes. An author and poet, she has more than 10 years of experience in storytelling and has won awards for her poetry, prose, novels, and essay writing.

What’s Inside This Book: ● Introduction 1. Let’s Write with Heart 2. The Influence of Vivid Imagery & Descriptions 3. How do the readers feel when writers leave a lasting impact with their books? 4. In Conclusion 5. Questionnaire 6. Exercises 7. Writing Tips with Illustrations

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Habemus Papam

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Peace be with you, too, Pope Leo XIV

The pivotal moment when the new pope was announced unfolded with the traditional signal of white smoke billowing from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel at 6:07 PM local time on Thursday, May 8, 2025. This visual cue sparked an immediate eruption of emotion from the tens of thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square. Cheers of "Viva il Papa!" (Long live the Pope!) resonated through the crowd as flags from around the world waved in anticipation.

Shortly after, Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti appeared on the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica to deliver the traditional Latin announcement, "Habemus Papam" (We have a Pope). He then revealed the identity of the new pontiff: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who has taken the name Pope Leo XIV.

Pope Leo XIV is 69 years old and is the first-ever American Pope. The reaction from the crowd in St. Peter's Square upon hearing that the new Pope was an American was one of surprise, followed by enthusiastic cheers and applause. Many waved American flags, expressing joy and a sense of history being made. News of the first American Pope has also generated significant reaction in the United States, with many Catholics expressing surprise, joy, and eager anticipation to learn more about the new pontiff. World leaders have also offered their congratulations on this historic occasion.

The newly elected Pope spoke about building bridges. I think it is very important to build bridges in this era to bring about the peace we all crave to see around the world.

May God lead him with wisdom and courage to fulfil his duties and lead 1.4 billion Catholics to the right path - shobana.

The Top Three Cardinals

 

I reviewed this book, and found it not only informative, but learned of the eligibility of the three prospective cardinals and why they were chosen. As 135 cardinals prepare to cast their ballots, smoke of either black or white will rise from the chapel's chimney, signaling either indecision or the election of a new pope. The background of the three revered cardinals are detailed, which serves to highlight why they were chosen from cardinals who are equally qualified for the post.

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The Vacant Chair:  In the heart of Vatican City, beneath Michelangelo's masterpiece of the Last Judgment, the Sistine Chapel stands empty but expectant. The ornate chamber, normally filled with tourists admiring its artistic splendor, has been cleared to serve its most sacred purpose. Soon, 135 cardinals will gather here, locked away from the world in the ancient tradition of conclave, to select the next Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. 

Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, the Church has entered the period known as sede vacante—the vacant seat. The passing of the Argentine pontiff, who led the Church for twelve transformative years, has created not just a vacancy but an inflection point. His successor will inherit a global institution with 1.3 billion faithful facing both timeless challenges and distinctly modern ones.

As the cardinals prepare to cast their ballots, smoke of either black or white will soon rise from the chapel's chimney, signaling either indecision or the election of a new pope. While 135 men are eligible to be chosen, realistically, the field narrows to a handful of candidates who possess the combination of experience, theological perspective, diplomatic skill, and personal qualities needed for this most unique role in world affairs. 

Among those considered papabili—potential popes—three figures have emerged as particularly compelling possibilities: Cardinal Pietro Parolin of Italy, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines, and Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem. Each brings a distinctive background, perspective, and set of experiences that would shape their potential papacy in profoundly different ways. 

This book explores these three remarkable men—their origins, their journeys through the Church hierarchy, their accomplishments, and their visions for Catholicism's future. Through their stories, we can better understand not just the individuals but the complex interplay of tradition and change, of global perspectives and local concerns, that characterizes the modern Catholic Church.

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From the author of the award-winning story, Where the Rain Falls, comes another heartfelt epic, From Skopje to India.

A journey of love, culture, and discovery across continents unfolds.

I wished to touch the readers with a story that gripped them from the start. I wanted to talk about the displaced and vulnerable, but instead, in writing this story, I learned about the wistful hearts of people who yearned to live life the same as the upper class. The clear disparity lies between the lines of my story, and I only wish you could see them through my eyes - shobana›

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