Earlier this year, I embarked on a whimsical, creative journey with the intent of breathing life into an old dream. A dream that lay faded for decades, under the demands of my life and career.
After around 7 months down the yellow brick road, I present to you, my first ever book “Someshwara Tales – Inspiring Stories from India with Moral Values and Life Lessons for Children and Parents”
Someshwara Tales is a heartfelt collection of captivating stories designed to inspire personal growth in children. Through charming characters and relatable adventures, each tale delivers timeless moral values like resilience, discipline, and honesty, while gently introducing modern concepts such as inclusion, self-acceptance, and emotional intelligence.
Perfect for pre-teens and early teens, or as delightful story-time reads for younger children, these tales offer more than just entertainment—they plant the seeds of wisdom.
The pre-teen and early teen years are a transformative phase, a time when values take root and attitudes are shaped. Addressing challenging topics like handling criticism, managing emotions, and embracing self-acceptance can be tough—but starting early makes all the difference. Someshwara Tales serves as a powerful conversation starter, guiding children through these sensitive themes in a way that feels natural and engaging, setting a strong foundation for their future.
Set in the picturesque village of Someshwara in Udupi, Karnataka, these stories are steeped in the beauty of the Western Ghats. The serene Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary—a treasure trove of exotic flora and fauna—forms the backdrop, while a tranquil pond on the village outskirts becomes the vibrant hub for our beloved animal characters.
At the heart of Someshwara Tales lies a profound respect for nature and the importance of living in harmony with the environment. Every story weaves in themes of conservation, while also offering a glimpse into the rich culture and flavours of the Tulunad region on India’s south-western coast.
Through the lively adventures of animal friends and their human companions, Someshwara Tales delivers powerful lessons that resonate with readers of all ages. Each tale is an invitation to reflect, grow, and connect—with ourselves, each other, and the natural world.
I hope Someshwara Tales takes you on a journey filled with wisdom, wonder, and warmth—a journey that leaves an everlasting imprint on every heart it touches.
Someshwara Tales is available on Amazon India and worldwide in paperback and e-Book formats. Link to the book on Amazon India is https://tinyurl.com/INSomeshwara .
Buying options in foreign countries are listed on my website https://aalokahsays.in Please do follow me on my Instagram handle @aalokah_says. It would be a pleasure hearing back from you and I will keep you updated on my new and upcoming books.
About the Author:
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.
