Tania Tells a Story

By Kanika G

Tania Tells A Story is an interesting example of meta, a story within a story.

Tania writes a fantasy story inspired a science article. Sonia’s journey on an emotional roller-coaster as Tania skillfully weaves the plot through curiosity, fear, relief, hope, excitement, anger and so much more, leaves her with a lot to think about. Tania’s dramatic narration, and the little discussions between the sisters add to the charm of this story.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Kanika G
• Release date: Feb 20, 2022
• ISBN: 9781005106294

Kanika G

I started writing to entertain my daughter. I write stories with characters she can relate to. I use simple every day experiences for the plots that, though completely fictitious, could very well be true. My daughter provides constructive criticism. She is a little over 2 years old. I read the books to her and delete, shorten or rewrite the parts where she looks bored. She helps me choose pictures. She enjoys being involved and encourages me to write more. She asks for the stories to be read to her repeatedly and is a wonderful trial audience. Writing these ebooks serves as an excellent way for us to spend time together. The books have some big words with simple meanings. They are intended to introduce children to new words. Since my daughter Pell G helps with the editing she is officially credited in the later books in the series.

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Tania Tells A Story

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First Edition, 2022.

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Tania Tells A Story

Tania, what are you up to? Sonia asked, bouncing on the bed next to her sister.

Tania was scribbling away in a notebook at lightning speed. Stop bothering me. Can't you see I'm busy? she snapped.

Of course, I can see you're busy. I just want to know what you're doing, Tania. Sonia persisted. Tell me, and I won't bug you anymore. Sonia craned her neck to look over Tania's shoulder, trying to peek at her notebook.

I'm writing a story. Now, go away! You promised. Tania grumbled, trying to concentrate on her work.

Okay, okay, but will you tell me the story when it's finished? Sonia chirped.

Go away. Shoo. Tania waved her arms around like a hurricane, and Sonia scampered away, but we all know she'll be back, don't we?

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That evening, Sonia was back at Tania's side. Have you finished your story yet?

Yes, I have. Tania beamed. I'll read it to you after you get ready for bed.

No, I don't want you to read me the story. Sonia shouted.

But I thought you said… Tania was puzzled.

I want you to tell me the story. No reading, just tell. That's more fun.

It is? Tania's eyebrows were scrunched up in confusion. But it's the same story. How does it matter if I read it or tell it?

You'll see, Sonia replied, sagely nodding her head. Then she