Why My Name is Parlorma

by Rafael Gato, Annette Hofman

Overview

Why my name is Parlorma is a story for children aged between five and nine years that explores the connection between a name and a sense of belonging. Discover the friendship of a white pigeon named Parlorma and a ringtail possum named Toffy. Even though they are different, together they find the meaning of true friendship and make the world a more caring and kinder place.

Parlorma and Toffy will help you talk and reflect on things that matter. The book aims to increase beauty around you. Did you know just one person can make a difference in this world by pausing, listening, sharing and caring? You could be that person.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780228842774
Publisher:	Tellwell Talent
Publication date:	10/26/2021
Series:	Parlorma's Story , #1
Pages:	72
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	5 - 9 Years

About the Author

Rafael was born in Spain, and his family moved to Australia when he was three years old. He has experienced multiple challenges in his life which have caused him physical and emotional pain. Receiving love from his family gives him the greatest joy. When his daughter Parlorma was born, he felt his pain go away. Now Parlorma has her own two baby boys, and he wrote this book for them. He has memorialised in this book some of his Spanish heritage and places that are meaningful to Parlorma.The message that Rafael wants to share is that everybody in this world hurts at times, but he hopes to encourage young people to care for others, be a friend, forgive and love each other. In the story, Parlorma and Toffy have many differences, but they became good friends. The writing of this book is a dream that Rafael never imagined would become real. He hopes that children and families will be blessed by it and the world will be a better place, wherever they go.Rafael's photo was taken soon after his liver transplant, with his companion dog, Chicka, when she was a puppy. Chicka means "little girl" in Spanish. When meeting people, Rafael asks, "What word do you get if you spell dog backwards?" He says that Chicka truly is his angel without wings.Rafael hopes that you enjoy reading this book and, as he would say, "Stay beautiful!"Annette has lived her life on the east coast of New South Wales, Australia. She grew up on a farm between the Great Dividing Range and the Pacific Ocean where she learned to love animals and nature. Things that make her life beautiful is love from her family and friends, being in nature, especially at the beach. Being kind to animals, taking care of the environment and seeing people flourish bring her great satisfaction. Writing this book with Rafael was a wonderful journey.