Two best friends explore the world in their own unique ways. Ashy loves to explore, while Ari loves to observe. Together, they embark on meaningful adventures.
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A beautiful story of courage, inclusivity, and embracing who you are.
Great for ages 4-8
Ashy & Ari is an inspiring children's book celebrating ambition, bravery, and empathy through real-world role models. The second title in our Gentle Giants series, it features vibrant illustrations and relatable storytelling to help young readers dream big, embrace diversity, and grow with confidence.
Designed for children, parents, and educators, the book encourages meaningful conversations across generations.
This book was shaped through a collaborative journey with children. In 2022-2023, building on the success of Jay & Jo, the first Gentle Giants book, we launched our "Be A Storyteller" campaign with Singapore preschools. Through this initiative, children aged 4 to 6 took part in two immersive experiences:
Community Storytelling – Theatrical read-aloud sessions that brought stories to life.
Co-Creation Workshops – Children contributed their own drawings and writings, imagining what the characters, storyline, and scenes would look like to complete the story.
From these sessions, we gathered a rich collection of artwork, each piece reflecting the imagination and creativity of young minds. As co-curators, the children helped shape the book’s narrative, proving that storytelling is a powerful tool for connection, self-expression, and discovery.