Writer Shira Geffen Collaborates With Children On Book About Fear And Hope
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Writer Shira Geffen worked with children from southern Israeli kibbutzim to write a book called "No Entry for Monsters." The book uses imaginative stories to help children process fear and trauma, including narratives about nightmares and a large-scale pillow fight.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Shira Geffen co-authored a book with children from Kfar Aza and Nirim.
- The book, "No Entry for Monsters," explores fear and hope through imaginative stories.
- Stories include pillow fights and a timid lion.
- The book addresses children's trauma from real-world violence.
- One story features villagers experiencing nightmares and a chaotic pillow fight.
Writer Shira Geffen has collaborated with children from Kibbutz Kfar Aza and Kibbutz Nirim to create a book titled "No Entry for Monsters." The book features imaginative stories filled with both sorrow and fantasy, including tales of pillow fights, a lion afraid to leave home, and a chair with superpowers. Geffen explained that imagination allowed the children to confront their fears, particularly in the context of experiencing absolute evil, previously only known from stories, invading their homes.
The book's narrative includes a story about Johnny and his younger brother Dan, who live with their parents in a quiet village. Recently, the villagers have been experiencing nightmares, leading to widespread fear and distress. One morning, a pillow fight erupts in the village, attacking residents and continuing relentlessly until visibility is lost due to the sheer volume of feathers.