Oru Poompattayude Swapnam

Oru Poompattayude Swapnam is the debut collection of twenty heartwarming and imaginative short stories from the young and talented author Lamiya Chenchery. This book invites readers of all ages into a world where nature speaks animals share deep emotional bonds and the innocent wisdom of a child can change the world.The collection is rich with tales that highlight a profound connection to the environment. In Puzha Karayodu Paranjathu (What the River Told the Shore) a river and its bank lament their impending death due to human carelessness inspiring a young boy to change his ways. In the title story Oru Poompattayude Swapnam (A Butterfly's Dream) a butterfly observes poverty and dreams of becoming a queen to provide free education jobs and homes for the needy. Many stories explore the powerful bonds between humans and animals. Snehabandham (The Bond of Love) tells the moving story of a mother elephant who while working as a trained elephant recognizes her long-lost son trapped in a pit and lovingly rescues him. In Kochunni a boy who catches a small fish is moved to release it when its parents plead for its return. The book also contains simple yet powerful fables about life and human nature. In Kannaki a blind girl's heartfelt words convince her alcoholic father to stop drinking and become a loving parent. Kalanjukittiya Kannadi (The Lost and Found Mirror) is a curious tale about a magical mirror that reflects the face of a different animal for each person who looks into it revealing their inner nature. Written with simple language and deep empathy this collection is a testament to the boundless creativity of a young mind and is sure to delight and inspire readers.