A BOOK THAT PROMOTES EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Why I wrote this book
How do we, as parents, raise resilient, empathetic, and confident children? I believe there are two parts to that solution: first, teaching them core values and life skills, and second, nurturing the connection between us. And connection happens through conversation - by giving them our full attention, showing genuine interest in their experiences and opinions, and making them feel heard.
And that's exactly why I wrote Modern Fables for Children. In just 10 minutes a night, families can enjoy quality time together, where children can learn meaningful concepts, develop critical thinking, and open up about their worldviews. My ultimate goal with this book is for children to find their inner strength and have loving and healthy relationships with their parents.
45 FABLES TEACHING VALUES AND LIFE SKILLS
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Perfect for children aged 4-10, Modern Fables for Children is designed to instill empathy, confidence, and resilience, while also encouraging critical thinking and strengthening the bond between children and their parents!
This book has 236 pages and over 200 beautiful watercolor-style illustrations, sure to captivate children and parents alike as they explore each meaningful tale.
Pair your copy with the companion coloring book, perfect for hands-on learning and creativity!
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Perfect for children aged 4-10, Modern Fables for Children is designed to instill empathy, confidence, and resilience, while also encouraging critical thinking and strengthening the bond between children and their parents!
This book has 236 pages and over 200 beautiful watercolor-style illustrations, sure to captivate children and parents alike as they explore each meaningful tale.
Pair your copy with the companion coloring book, perfect for hands-on learning and creativity!
Modern Fables for Children COLORING BOOK: 45 Beloved Characters and Meaningful Morals
Modern Fables for Children COLORING BOOK: 45 Beloved Characters and Meaningful Morals
***ALL HARDCOPY/PAPERBACK ORDERS PLACED BEFORE 31st of DEC 2025 WILL AUTOMATICALLY GET THE COLORING BOOK FOR FREE!!!!***
Bring the Fables to Life with Your Imagination!
Check out the companion coloring book to Modern Fables for Children: 45 Unique Bedtime Stories With Morals and Questions to Reflect On — a magical space where creativity meets character-building.
This beautifully illustrated coloring book features scenes and characters directly from the original storybook, along with the moral of each fable that instills values and sparks thoughtful reflection. While children color their favorite animals, they’ll explore lessons of resilience, empathy, confidence, and more.
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WHAT IS THIS BOOK ABOUT?
Modern Fables for Children is a collection of 45 animal stories teaching VALUES AND LIFE SKILLS. Each story concludes with a thoughtful moral and engaging questions that encourage young readers to reflect and discuss. Designed to promote EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE and CONNECT children with their loved ones, this groundbreaking book will be a cherished addition to any family's bookshelf.
DESIGNED TO CONNECT CHILDREN WITH THEIR PARENTS
The book promotes open communication through engaging questions after each story that prompt children to talk about their experiences and opinions!
SAMPLE QUESTIONS FROM THE BOOK
- Penelope celebrated Peggy’s win, even though she wanted to win herself. Can you think of a time you cheered for a friend? How did it make you feel?
- Can you name someone or something you are thankful for? It could be your family member or a friend, toys, clothes, food, or a comfy bed.
- What could be the bad sides of watching too much TV? Why do you think parents don’t let children watch the TV sometimes?
- Polly shared that she sometimes follows advice given to her, but not always. Do you think other people’s opinions matter? Why or why not?
- Bruno felt proud of his new toy and wanted to keep it to himself at first. Can you remember a time you didn’t feel like sharing with your friend or sibling? Why did you feel like that?
- Finley felt scared to stand up to Boris, but Fiona helped him. Have you ever seen someone being treated unfairly? What could you do to help?
- How do you think Rosie felt when she found out she couldn’t fly anymore? Have you ever felt sad when something didn’t go as planned?
- Do you think Hugo made the right choice by giving up games, trips, and sweets to practice racing? Why or why not?
- Imagine you are at a playground and an unfamiliar person says they are a zookeeper and offers to take you to an exciting zoo adventure, one you’ve never been to. What would you do?
- How did Paulie’s rudeness make the other animals feel, and how did it affect his friendships?
TURN BEDTIME INTO MOMENTS OF GROWTH AND BONDING!
Bedtime sorted with only one book
Modern Fables for Children is a full-color book with over 200 beautiful watercolor-style illustrations and 236 pages – offering months of meaningful bedtime moments!
‘’Wonderful book! The questions really prompt children to think critically and talk about their experiences. Great for bonding! All the stories are well written, and my son loved them.’’
Julie - Happy Parent
I want all children to thrive
Modern Fables for Children is written with love and designed to help children develop resilience, empathy and confidence.
RESILIENCE
EMPATHY
CONFIDENCE
SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
Modern Fables for Children is suitable for children of all ages, especially those aged 4-10. Younger kids will enjoy listening to the stories at bedtime, while older children can read them independently and reflect on the morals.
DEVELOPING CRITICAL THINKING
The questions after each story are designed to help children develop critical thinking and express themselves in a safe environment. The three most common groups of questions are:
a) What do you think
b) Tell me about your experience
c) Imagine
BECOME A PART OF THE MOVEMENT TODAY!
BEYOND BEDTIME
Connect with your children through honest conversations and meaningful stories in Modern Fables for Children and watch them transform!
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READ STORIES NOW
There are 9 FULL-STORY PDFs available on this website, in addition to about one-third of ALL stories. You can also check out my YouTube channel, where I publish fully narrated and animated stories.
SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND WATCH MODERN FABLES COME TO LIFE IN ANIMATED VIDEOS
You can personalize your copy of Modern Fables for Children by adding your own text and photo on the first page! Use text, emojis, or even upload your photo!
How does it work?
When you add personalization, an additional page, with the content you have chosen, will be inserted as the very first page of your book at the time it's printed.
A perfect personalized gift!
Choose one of the lovely pre-written options or create your own!
You can even use emojis and add your own photo (for example you and your child together).
BEFORE YOU PURCHASE THIS OPTION, PLEASE NOTE:
Personalized books are printed especially for you. Personalization adds 4-7 business days to your order. This means it could take up to 16 working days for a personalized book to be delivered to you.
*Personalization services are offered through IngramSpark and are subject to their availability.
Inserted images will be printed in color.
Example of a full dedication:
Dear Ana, [Opening line - free text]
Keep asking questions and discovering new stories! [Dedication - choose from one of the options or write your own]
I look forward to reading with you. I love you.
Your Mum,
8th of April 2025 [Closing line - free text]
*inserted image*
IMPORTANT:
I take child safety very seriously. Any images of children you provide will be used solely for the purpose of book personalization and will be promptly deleted once your order has been fully processed. As mentioned above, this service is provided by IngramSpark, an international, reputable print-on-demand company. The information and images that you enter here will only be shared with IngramSpark for the purpose of book personalization. If you have any concerns or questions, please contact me.
ABOUT ME
I was born in Zagreb, Croatia, in 1994, where I studied Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Zagreb. I moved to Cork, Ireland in 2017, where I met my husband. I was a busy pharmacy manager and a full-time pharmacist when I went on my maternity leave in mid-2024, during which I wrote Modern Fables for Children. I really loved reading Aesop’s Fables to my elder daughter, but I felt children nowadays would benefit from new stories that focus on contemporary challenges and basic wisdom. What started with Poem for Marta a few years back, developed into a book I poured my heart into, wanting to empower, not only my own daughters, but also children around the world. The book connected me and my daughter in a beautiful way, and I believe it had a lasting positive impact on her. Ultimately, I hope that my book helps children find their inner strength, promotes healthy parent-child relationships, and encourages kids to speak their minds, making the world a better place for future generations.
MOST POPULAR STORIES:
| Story Name: | |
|---|---|
| 1. Benny the Bunny and the Special Cookbook: A Story About a Fight | |
| 2. Daisy the Dolphin’s Big Heart: A Story About Empathy | |
| 3. Penelope the Peacock and the Perfect Display: A Story About Self-love and Confidence | |
| 4. How Granny Willow Went to the Sky: A Story About Dealing With Loss | |
| 5. Rosie the Flamingo’s Flight Challenge: A Story About Acceptance and Adaptation | |
| 6. Maggie the Monkey’s Liana Swinging Challenge: A Story About Persistence | |
| 7. Pip’s Perfect Plan: A Story About Gentle Leadership | |
| 8. The Feather Family’s Big Move: A Story About Change and Moving Houses | |
| 9. Hugo the Humble Horse: A Story About Sacrifice and Humility | |
| 10. Max and Mona’s Penny Power: A Story About Money | |
| 11. Penelope the Determined Penguin and the Big Race: A Story About Doing Your Best | |
| 12. Maya the Monkey and the Missing Starstone: A Story About Responsibility |
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TOOL FOR RAISING WELL-ROUNDED CHILDREN
A unique book that instills essential values, fostering empathy, growth, and emotional intelligence. Reflective questions at the end of each story encourage children to open up about their experiences, feelings and worldviews. Perfect for bedtime reading!
TEACH. EMPOWER. CONNECT.
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Location
Cork, Ireland