Do you love music? Then bring your young reader to this special read aloud.
Anara’s Melodic Trail is a vibrant, warm, and imaginative children's poem story. The story revolves around Anara, the protagonist, who delights in sharing with her mother the magical places she discovers where music comes alive. Guiding her mother along her whimsical musical trail, Anara reveals her deep affection for music and her boundless curiosity and imagination. Throughout their enchanting journey to the farm, beach, jungle, carnival, stag and a few other places Anara's mom listens intently, gaining insight into her daughter's profound connection with music. She encourages Anara to embrace all the diverse melodies and harmonies that cross her path, regardless of their volume or gentleness. Anara, in turn, extends her encouragement to readers, urging them to dream fearlessly and express their dreams boldly.
Nisha will read the book and prepare a coloring activity for all who gather.
About Nisha
Nisha Thayil Manglani is an extraordinary woman who wears many hats who was born and raised both in Yonkers and Ardsley to Indian parents. She is a loving wife and mother of two beautiful girls, a licensed clinical social worker, a psychotherapist, and a classically trained singer. When her second daughter arrived and the world was in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, Nisha embarked on a creative adventure that led her to write and illustrate "Anara's Melodic Journey," a captivating children's book.
Throughout her life, Nisha has always felt the magical presence of music. Whether she was sitting, reading, contemplating, or cherishing moments with her family, melodies filled her heart. It was this deep love for music and the inspiration she found in her loved ones that propelled her to create the enchanting world of "Anara's Melodic Trail ." Through this book, Nisha hopes to ignite the imaginations of her readers, encouraging them to dream fearlessly and explore the boundless possibilities that lie within the pages.
In the process of illustrating this delightful book, Nisha chose to use simple store-bought crayons. Inspired by her daughters' love for coloring and their imaginative use of crayons, Nisha embraced a motto: "You don't need fancy tools to create, color, and let your imagination soar. You can use whatever you have around you to bring it to life." By sharing this approach, Nisha hopes to inspire her daughters and readers alike, teaching them that dreaming, imagining, and creating limitlessly is the key to unlocking a world of endless possibilities.
Nisha Thayil Manglani's passion for music, her dedication to her family, and her belief in the power of imagination shine through the pages of "Anara's Melodic Journey." Join her on this whimsical adventure, and let your own imagination take flight!