Publisher's Synopsis
The story "Little Boy and Mr Scary Snake" was written by Aurora Mizutani and originally published in 2012-2013, under the pen name D. A-Gravill.
The story "Little Boy and Mr Scary Snake" follows a child who faces his fears and learns to do the right thing. Little Boy, the main character, demonstrates immense bravery in the face of adversity.
Throughout the story, Little Boy encounters fear, ridicule, and disbelief from well-meaning adults in his life, who are identifiable by their descriptive names. The story depicts a coming-of-age journey for the child.
As the story unfolds, Little Boy confronts difficult situations and undergoes significant thought processes. He experiences frustration and fear of not being believed when he tries to express his concerns about Mr Scary Snake to adults who fail to understand him. Little Boy's determination, values, courage, resilience, sense of justice, and finally trust enable him to overcome his fears and prevail.
"Little Boy & Mr Scary Snake" was written to help children better understand the world around them. Through an engaging narrative, the book encourages children to participate and empathize with the character of Little Boy. The story also provides an opportunity for children to improve their communication skills and learn new words through context. The book is designed to help adults better understand children's feelings and behaviours and to promote emotional well-being. By addressing the topic of single-parent families, the book aims to help children relate and empathize with the main character and his surroundings.
Overall, "Little Boy & Mr Scary Snake" aims to empower children to express their emotions and overcome adversity, with the help of individual counselling, group therapy, and support for parents and schools.
