The Little Tail is about embracing our uniqueness. The main character, Little Tail, is a young dolphin that has a small and curvy tail that has made her feel insecure. She compares herself into the “cool dolphin crew” that seem so perfect in her eyes (they’re wearing chains and caps and you know - all the cool things). Without spoiling the end of the book, the Little Tail experiences a surprising event that changes her mindset and life. The book is designed, illustrated and written by me.
Even though Little Tail was designed to be a children’s book I wanted to pick a theme that resonates with the person reading the story too. I wanted to write and illustrate about a topic that many of us experience in our lives: social pressure and insecurities. I reversed few social settings in the book to share a deeper message together with the theme of self-love and connection.
My aim is to get Little Tail into Australian (and potentially global) education system! I feel like it could help many.
What people say about Little Tail:
“Little Tail brings happy tears to my eyes every time I read it. The author Sonja captures the feeling most of us know so well - the desire to belong. Within the pages you and Little Tail are one and the same and by the end - this book will leave you feeling grateful for who you are, exactly as you are, because we're all deserving of acceptance and love, especially from ourselves.
I'm a mum and l'd recommend this book for kids AND adults because the energy in this book is timeless love it. The illustrations are PERFECTION as well.” -Esther B.
“My children and I were captured by The Little Tail. With cute artwork and meaningful storyline the book draws you in and the it brings positive feelings which in this modern day is very important I believe for the kids and adults. It captures the issue of fitting into this modern society and finishes with a positive twist. We have read it many times.” -Julian C.
The Little Tail is about embracing our uniqueness. The main character, Little Tail, is a young dolphin that has a small and curvy tail that has made her feel insecure. She compares herself into the “cool dolphin crew” that seem so perfect in her eyes (they’re wearing chains and caps and you know - all the cool things). Without spoiling the end of the book, the Little Tail experiences a surprising event that changes her mindset and life. The book is designed, illustrated and written by me.
Even though Little Tail was designed to be a children’s book I wanted to pick a theme that resonates with the person reading the story too. I wanted to write and illustrate about a topic that many of us experience in our lives: social pressure and insecurities. I reversed few social settings in the book to share a deeper message together with the theme of self-love and connection.
My aim is to get Little Tail into Australian (and potentially global) education system! I feel like it could help many.
What people say about Little Tail:
“Little Tail brings happy tears to my eyes every time I read it. The author Sonja captures the feeling most of us know so well - the desire to belong. Within the pages you and Little Tail are one and the same and by the end - this book will leave you feeling grateful for who you are, exactly as you are, because we're all deserving of acceptance and love, especially from ourselves.
I'm a mum and l'd recommend this book for kids AND adults because the energy in this book is timeless love it. The illustrations are PERFECTION as well.” -Esther B.
“My children and I were captured by The Little Tail. With cute artwork and meaningful storyline the book draws you in and the it brings positive feelings which in this modern day is very important I believe for the kids and adults. It captures the issue of fitting into this modern society and finishes with a positive twist. We have read it many times.” -Julian C.
