Overview
It's summertime and Nakia is bored at home. Nakia wants someone to play with. And since mom is too busy working, Nakia makes a wish that turns mom into a kid again. What could possibly go wrong?
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Description
Summertime can be boring, especially when you don't have nothing to do. 6-year-old Nakia is bored at home. Her mom works most of the weekdays and does not have time to play. It's hard for Nakia to understand why her mom can't play with her. Nakia is impatient; her only wish is to play all day long.
One night, the Moon sees sad looking Nakia and makes a promise to help her out. The Moon agrees to grant Nakia a wish, but under one condition. Nakia was too excited about getting her wish that she forgot all about this condition.
Nakia wished for her mom to be a kid again so she could play all day. Nakia gets her wish.
And as times goes on, Nakia begins to understand why playing all day is not sustainable. In fact, it was tiring. Nakia finally learns the importance of waiting and listening in this plot-twisting fairytale.
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About the author
Ama Darkwa is a Ghanaian American who loves the art of storytelling. Since age 9, Ama was known to make up stories on the spot. Ama would share her made-believe stories with her cousins. She became intrigued by her engaged listeners. Ama's dream is to create more stories to capture the minds of her readers!
Ama's first children's book, Nakia's Wish, was inspired by her daughter. As a licensed professional counselor, Ama hopes to write more children's books that will bridge the gap between parents and children. She hopes to create a healthy dialogue between parents and kids on some of the tough topics in life.
In her spare time, Ama enjoys spending time with her daughter, traveling, painting, reading, writing, and doing outdoor activities.
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