Children’s Book Based On Teachings Of Paramahansa Yogananda Released

‘The Little Wave and Other Stories’ by Sonal Sachdev Patel and Ashley M Johnson; Scholastic India

GURUGRAM, (ANI) – Scholastic India has released its latest children’s book, The Little Wave and Other Stories by co-authors Sonal Sachdev Patel and Ashley M Johnson.  

The book is set in a magical garden, where a grandmother tells four uplifting stories to support her granddaughter through moments of hardship. Based on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda and illustrated by award-winning artist Zainab Tambawalla, these stories have been written to help children build emotional resilience, hope and courage in the face of challenges.

Prominent figures in literature and mental health have commended the book for its sensitive approach. Amish Tripathi, one of India’s fastest-selling authors, called The Little Wave and Other Stories “a wise and compassionate take on an important subject”.

Sonal and Ashely are a perfect “East meets West” combo, blending spiritual wisdom and creative expression.

The authors said, “We wrote this book for children, yes, but also for ourselves. As parents, we know that our kids will inevitably face challenges in life, and we wanted to write a book that could help them build vital emotional resilience and other life skills in an imaginative and uplifting way.”

In schools, Sonal and Ashley have led with the message of building courage and resilience to help them face the difficult emotions that all children will experience in their lives.

Sonal Sachdev Patel is a British-Indian author, alumnus of Cambridge University and has also co-authored the best-selling children’s book Gita: The Battle of the Worlds published by Harper Collins. She is the CEO of her family foundation and a lifelong yoga and meditation practitioner. Sonal is also the Philanthropist in Residence at the London School of Economics.

Ashley M Johnson is a British-Canadian writer and an Associate Partner at Pentagram Design, the world’s oldest and largest independent design agency.

Drawing on traditions from around the world, The Little Wave and Other Stories uses gentle guidance to weave a powerful, hopeful and healing book for children and families of all faiths and none. It is a beautiful celebration of life’s full journey for 4- to 8-year-olds, and an essential resource for parents and educators everywhere.