It is my passion and philosophy to create things through drawing and telling stories that give people joy and a unique perspective on human-nature aswell as mother-nature from which we learn so many lessons.

Today I’m presenting my first children’s book, entirely created and written by me. The book is for children aged from 18 months to 4 years old. It’s a concise book with a clear and simple storyline.

I had the idea to write for a long time. I have worked in the past as a nursery teacher for 10 years in various daycare centers. And since the beginning of 2025, I have been working as story-teller to infants and children who wants to visit the local library. I love to read and tell stories and I do this working totally voluntary.

I have studied child care and development and gained lot of experience but the most critical knowledge it always came from the child itself and not from the theory books. The intrinsic knowledge of the child is such a natural wonder. Children are truly wonderful they are sincere and unbiased together with their unpredictable side they let me every time in wonder and awe. So, whoever wants to understand children should listen to them sincerely and being open to learning again.

THE BOOK

Technical information about the book

Language of the book: Dutch

Age-group: Toddler & Pre-school

Name of the book: De reis van een zonnebloem (The journey of the sunflower)

Illustration: Rafiye Hilal Arslan/ Solis & Umbra

Story: Rafiye Hilal Arslan/ Solis & Umbra