- Paperback: 36 pages
- Publisher: MX Publishing (23 Jun 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 190431239X
- ISBN-13: 978-1904312390
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 28 x 0.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 640,868 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Leah, the Fairy of the Lime Tree is a fairy tale set in the Caribbean, that aims to teach children a few simple but very important lessons about life. Drawing on the rich vibrant beauty of the natural flora, it follows the life of a young fairy who falls asleep on the banks of a pink Lotus Lily pond; who attends magic school at the top of a red Flamboyant Tree; who showers with dew drops formed on lemon grass.
From the Author
Anyone curious about the story behind the story?
This was originally written for a 9 year old little girl named Susan who lives in a children's home for abused kids called Hope Centre in Trinidad.
The house mothers were having alot of difficulty managing with this youngster who would tell lie after lie. I was volunteering there at the time and they had asked me to counsel her.
During our long talks, Susan had expressed a belief in fairies and she mentioned that she wanted to become a teacher when she grew up. It also turned out that this young child was of a non-Christian religious background (she is Hindu,) but being raised in a children's home that practiced Roman Catholic teachings and she was (inadvertently and sometimes not so inadvertently) made to question the beliefs and practices that she grew up with and even ridiculed about it!
So I attempted to weave together these elements into a story that addressed all the issues that I felt were pertinent to her - hence the reference to 'mantras' and the the power of sound/language in this story-line.
The end result was 'Leah, the Fairy of the Lime Tree.'
One afternoon, after I was done writing this story I went to Hope Centre to read it to Susan and the other children during 'story-time.' Who doesn't like a good story, right?
Armed with a pocket-full of jasmine flowers (there were no lime trees in bloom at the time in our garden, so I had to settle for the next, most heavenly scented flowers we had available)which I passed around on queue, I related the story of 'Leah.'
The children loved it and so I thought, maybe there are other parents or children out there who might be facing one or more of the issues in this story line, why not share it and see who it helps?
Folks reading this book now have the benefit of the stunningly beautiful illustrations that Anna did. (The children at Hope Centre didn't at the time I read it to them.)
When MX Publishing sent me the first printed copy of 'Leah' to 'proof' I gave it to Susan and the Children at Hope Centre.
If anyone reads this book and she or her child learns even just one new thing or if it inspires conversation between parent and child then it would just add worth to all of the effort that was put into its creation.
Dr Nisha Meera Kissoon M.B., B.S. MRCP(UK) MRCP(London)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Leah is a favourite with our nine year old god-daughter. The pictures are wonderful in bringing out Nisha Kissoons story about a fairy called Leah who loses her ability to fly when she is naughty. Each fairy character is brought to life with beautiful outfits and colours. For any young girl that likes fairies its a lovely storyline.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This Children'sbook is highly metaphorical but it is intended to be interpreted by children of all ages-those old enough to read for themselves (including parents who are also children of The Universe) as well as younger children who need to have stories read to them. Irrespective of one's reading level and whether or not one can grasp all the symbolism, this story line is rich with teachings.
The Lotus Lily symbolises transformation in the culture of the author and therefore all of the significant life-changing events of the young fairy (who represents any youung child) occur on the banks of the Lotus Lily pond.
This story teaches that one's credibility is as fragile as a fairy's wings and once broken, requires tremendous amounts of intention and energy in order to be mended; even when mended, it's never quite the same.
It is a story of hope: that the Universe will forgive one's transgressions provided that one genuinely takes full responsibility for the effects of one's choices and actions.
This little book successfully meets the challenges of bringing concepts like the power of intention, the power of one's language and the Universal Law of Karma - concepts that adults having been learning in recent years, into a forum that can be understood by children.
Set in a land called 'Caarmah' - a play on the word 'karma' the story explains the chain reaction of cause and effect: the translation of a single choice into action and the effect of one action on one's reality.
It teaches about the inherent transformative power of the energy behind our words, especially when those words are spoken repetitively ('magic mantras.')
This book seeks to encourage and respect the intelligence of children, by teaching life-lessons in a way that has not yet been done.
The Lotus Lily symbolises transformation in the culture of the author and therefore all of the significant life-changing events of the young fairy (who represents any youung child) occur on the banks of the Lotus Lily pond.
This story teaches that one's credibility is as fragile as a fairy's wings and once broken, requires tremendous amounts of intention and energy in order to be mended; even when mended, it's never quite the same.
It is a story of hope: that the Universe will forgive one's transgressions provided that one genuinely takes full responsibility for the effects of one's choices and actions.
This little book successfully meets the challenges of bringing concepts like the power of intention, the power of one's language and the Universal Law of Karma - concepts that adults having been learning in recent years, into a forum that can be understood by children.
Set in a land called 'Caarmah' - a play on the word 'karma' the story explains the chain reaction of cause and effect: the translation of a single choice into action and the effect of one action on one's reality.
It teaches about the inherent transformative power of the energy behind our words, especially when those words are spoken repetitively ('magic mantras.')
This book seeks to encourage and respect the intelligence of children, by teaching life-lessons in a way that has not yet been done.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Charming little story for girls.
21 Nov 2010
Format:Paperback
Charming and thought provoking story for young girls featuring the delightful Leah, the fairy of the Lime Tree based in Trinidad. Ideal reading age probably from about 6 or 7 upwards.
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