Children's Books - How They Influence Your Child's Life Script, and Journey

This Children’s Book Week, Choose A Fairy Tale Story with a Positive Message!


Remember the fairy tales you were brought up on? You may be surprised, but reading “fairy tales” to children, can communicate powerful messages at a subliminal level, and help them decide what life is all about. All the influences a young mind has - their parents, teachers, caregivers, peers - significant others - and all kinds of media messages, go towards helping children create a life script.The child decides his/her life is likely to go a certain way, and begins to live out that script.

Think about your favorite fairy tale as a child, and it is likely that your favorite film will have a similar plot outline. As adults we tend to favor stories and movies which “show forth” a story-line that we “accept,” albeit at a deep, subconscious level.

Just for fun, I am taking some well-known fairy tales, and suggesting what the messages may be in each!

The Wizard of Oz.

Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Wherever you travel, you take yourself with you. Good always wins. Teamwork is important. There is nowhere better than home.

Little Red Riding Hood.

The forest is a dangerous place. Appearances are deceptive. You cannot trust people, who may not be who they seem to be.

Cinderella.

Patience and hard work are everything. People can be cruel. Family is not always a haven, and there is rivalry between siblings. Beauty will always be rewarded, and will win the day. Someday, a prince will rescue the beauty, and take her away from her misery. All she has to do is be kind, and wait.

Jack and The Beanstalk.

Courage is important. Family is important. Facing fear is important. The unknown is not as scary as we believe it to be.

The Three Little Pigs.

Life, like buildings, must have solid foundations. Choices need to be made carefully. Whenever you have a job to do, weigh up the the choices, and make a plan before you make a decision, or suffer the consequences.


“Snugs The Snow Bear” my debut children’s book, book one in a series. What messages does my book communicate to children?

There is nowhere like home. People and animals have different kinds of intelligences. It is important to stand up for what you believe in. Although there are baddies in the world, good always wins in the end. Know your origins, and yourself, and celebrate differences, and diversity. Be creative. Scientists and artists are cool! Loyalty is everything. Help comes from the unlikeliest of friends, and even, strangers. Teamwork works! Every person, every animal, in this world, belongs somewhere. Love is a beautiful emotion.

"Luna The Moon Pig" my newest children's book. People can be mean and cruel. Appreciate those who really love you. It's great to have adventures and make new friends, but sometimes, what we are searching for is nearer to home. Have courage. Believe in magical moments, and most of all, believe in yourself!