About The Author: Poonam Hegde is a Certified Parenting Coach, Certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Coach & Corporate Training Consultant. Her customized training solutions, over the last 20 years, have made a positive impact in the lives of more than 15,000 people, including parents, teachers, students and professionals. Her value-based story telling camps and personality development events are also hugely popular among children and their parents.
Summary Of The Book: Meet jungle animals explore the vibrant world of colours through this fun & exciting tale.The story has been carefully woven together to promote language skills, boost memory and enhance child – parent interaction. An ideal gift for 1 to 3 year old toddlers.
1.Can you tell us a little about your book?
It’s a children story book.The hat party is meant for children above 1 year old.
2. Is there a specific event that inspired this story or was this an out of the blue idea?
My grandfather was one of the best story teller I have come across. His stories have been very engaging & entertaining. I still cherish those childhood memories.He is my biggest inspiration.
3. What got you writing in the first place?
I have been conducting various events for children since 20 years. However the idea of writing a story book hit me when I started reading books to my daughter keesha. Stories became a part of our every routine, Be it taking a walk in the park, bedtime or feeding her. I started cooking up stories for her entertainment. One fine day my husband suggested that you should write these stories.so that’s how I started penning my thoughts.
4. What was your impression of your first draft when you read it?
Well, it was great. I was 100 percent confident about the story.
5. Which part of your story connects the most with you? Why?
The last page is where the king of the jungle shares the value of the rainbow hat. My grandfather was a very generous man and would always ensure to instill values like sharing, caring, kindness, etc. through his stories. And I look forward to doing the same in my upcoming books.
6. What makes your book the one to read?
The Hat Party Book is very pictorial, filled with vibrant colours and animals. Children find it interesting when a book is visually appealing. This book will also help the children improve their cognitive skills, emotional intelligence, and language skills.
7. What was the best advice you got while writing?
Keep pouring your thoughts on paper and have trust.
8. Who’s your all-time favourite author? Which book of his/hers made you fall in love with them?
Sudha Murthy. “Wise and other wise” Grandma stories.
9. What is your evergreen tip to the writers out there?
Just keep writing.
10. What was your hardest scene to write?
The end Since I am dealing with children, the language to be used had to be simple yet powerful so that kids could connect with the story.
11. Do you have another plot brewing?
Yes I will be writing another one soon.
Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.in/dp/9357761608?ref=myi_title_dp
