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    Groccolli
    Groccolli
    Groccolli
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    Groccolli

    By Dandy Ahuruonye

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    The first rule of writing a children's book is: don't write a children's book! Unless you've raised children as a parent or guardian, and then it doesn't matter whether you failed at it or succeeded. Today's children are the parents, leaders and managers of tomorrow; therefore, you want to use your writing to make a positive impact on their development.

    Young ones often enjoy bedtime stories, and historically, it has always been an effective way to put their curious minds to rest before they doze off at the end of an active day. As caretakers (and that's what parents and guardians are), we need to embrace each moment.

     Bedtime stories promote a child's mental and social development in a subtle but effective way, not just by letting them finish their day with a smile on their face. It is also a creative way to help them absorb moral values. So, read your child a bedtime story as regularly as you can!

    With this in mind, please allow me to present Groccolli to your child. Groccolli means 'possibilities' and, sure enough, this is a bedtime story with attitude! The 'attitude' comes from the fact that most kids' stories are told in a way to excite the children enough to get them off the parents' case as it were so the parents can carry on with other matters. However, this tale comes with a spin by focusing more on teaching values than on telling an exciting story simply to tickle young ears. Of course, this story is also electrifying and memorable. More than just handing out an exciting reading adventure to our dear little ones, we want to teach them values. That's where Groccolli comes into the equation. It highlights the importance of tidiness and obedience to parents which leads to a life of dignity and self-belief.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDandy Ahuruonye
    Release dateNov 12, 2022
    ISBN9798215883129
    Groccolli
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    Dandy Ahuruonye

    Dandy Ahuruonye is a professional writer who has published material that delves into such wider spheres as current affairs and social issue commentaries. In recent years, he has written articles, lectures, technical materials, short stories, books, and critiques. Many of these are published on various platforms and are accessible to the general public. Ahuruonye was born in Aba, Nigeria, and has spent much of his adult life in Europe. His father was Friday Enwereji Ahuruonye; one of the many children of a tribal ruler – Chief Ahuruonye Ikpefu. His mother was Madam Joy Chinagorom Ahuruonye. He started his education at Umuikaa Central primary School soon after the Biafran war, and later moved to Mkpuka Community primary School. After his primary school education, attended St Ephraim Secondary School Owerrinta. Ahuruonye subsequently completed his studies at Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland. He holds a Diploma in Fashion Designing, and a University Certificate in Medical Records from DIT (HMI). Dandy has published several books including a technical work on fashion and designing: “The Shoemaker - Principles and Guide for Professionals.” He has also published a host of children's books including: ‘Illustrated Children’s Stories;’ ‘Groccoli;’ ‘Waka;’ ‘The Good and Ugly Weather Friends;’ ‘The Eel and Phil in Kill;’ ‘The Grass Fart in Donegal Bay,’ amongst others. This Encyclopaedia: THE WHISPERING POET: An Anthology Of Igbo & Other Proverbs is his latest masterpiece.

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      Groccolli - Dandy Ahuruonye

      ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

      Many thanks to:

      Joy Chinwendụ Ahuruonye ;

      Ruth Chidiebere Ahuruonye;

      You inspired me to tell this story.

      My illustrator, Eddie Doran.

      An original story written and published by Dandy Ahuruonye.

      CREDITS

      Childhood Favourites – Helen Oxenbury & Eugene Trivizas

      Illustrated Children’s Bedtime Stories – Dandy Ahuruonye

      Samankwe & the Highway Robbers – Cyprian Ekwensi

      In Search of Greener Pastures – Dandy Ahuruonye

      National Library of Ireland, Kildare Street

      Things Fall Apart – Chinua Achebe

      British Library, London NW1 2DB

      Waboubou – Dandy Ahuruonye

      Tallaght Library, South Dublin

      World Book Encyclopaedia

      Google Search Engine

      Oscar’s Oasis

      Bridie Doran 

      EVEN WHEN YOU FAIL - Always be grateful that you tried.

      Talented writers find the story before the story finds them.

      Only the illiterate can write original stories; educated storytellers are pirates.

      OVERVIEW

      You must LOVE children’s books and aim to use your writing to exceed their expectations. No writer should venture into kids’ books if he or she cannot give them a better reading experience. More than just handing out an exciting reading adventure to our dear little ones, we want to teach them values. That’s where this tale – Groccolli - comes into the equation.

      Groccolli means ‘possibilities’ and, sure enough, this is a kids' book with attitude!

      This publication focuses more on teaching values than on telling an exciting story simply to tickle young ears. Of course, this kids’ story is also electrifying and memorable. But more importantly, it is educational and will teach your child how to tidy up, and obey his or her parents which leads to a life of dignity and self-belief.

      1 To Parents and Guardians

      The first rule of writing a children’s book is: don’t write a children’s book! Unless you’ve raised children as a parent or guardian, and then it doesn’t matter whether you failed at it or succeeded. Today’s children are the parents, leaders and managers of tomorrow; therefore, you want to use your writing to make a positive impact on their

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