About the Author:
Vineeta Kanoria has been an educator for over thirty years and has co-authored two books for children aged 4–9. She is also an accomplished wildlife photographer.
Frontlist: What inspired the concept of showcasing love and family bonds in the animal kingdom through this book?
Vineeta: The idea came from years of observing animals in their natural environments. Mothers protecting their young or animals playing together reflect the same love we see in human families. We wanted children to see that love and bonding are universal.
Frontlist: How did you approach making complex emotions like love and care understandable for young children?
Vineeta: We tried to show emotions through simple, clear actions. Instead of explaining love, we let the pictures and short phrases do it. A lick or a hug says more to a child than a description. The idea was to make feelings visible and easy to relate to.
Frontlist: What was the process of combining visuals with rhyming text to create an engaging reading experience?
Vineeta: From our archive of photographs, we chose moments of warmth and connection. Then Lubaina wrote short, rhythmic lines that matched the mood. The rhyme helps keep children’s attention and makes the book easy to read aloud.
Frontlist: How do you hope this book will spark conversations between parents and children about empathy and connection?
Vineeta: The book gives parents space to talk about love and care in the natural world. When children see animals showing affection, it can lead to discussions about empathy and connections in our lives.
Frontlist: Why do you think stories about animals and their families are effective in teaching social and emotional skills?
Vineeta: Children connect easily with animals. They can see emotions in them without feeling judged. Observing animals care for one another helps children recognize feelings like affection, safety, and empathy in a simple and relatable way.
Frontlist: What role does rhythm and rhyme play in helping children connect with the story and remember its lessons?
Vineeta: Rhyme helps children listen, repeat, and remember. The rhythmic pattern makes reading fun. It also makes it easier for them to recall the words and ideas later.
Frontlist: As an educator, how did your experience influence the way you structured the rhymes and themes for young readers?
Vineeta: My experience as an educator helped me keep the language simple. Young readers need familiarity and flow. This format encourages reading aloud and early language development.
Frontlist: How did your experiences photographing wildlife around the world shape the images and stories included in this book?
Vineeta: Each image captures a genuine moment of bonding. These experiences showed us how deeply love and care exist in all species, and that became the heart of the book.
