On Brighter Days

by Kyla Saphir, Jazila Andini (Illustrator)

Overview

On Brighter Days focuses on only children and their feelings about wanting a sibling but ultimately realizing how lucky they are to be in a small loving family. It is pretty universal that children ask for things they want but that may not be possible (a puppy, a new toy, or a sibling). This book highlights the importance of appreciating all the wonderful things that children do have in their families, no matter the size.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798985754162
Publisher:	Artist Madrid Books
Publication date:	05/25/2022
Edition description:	Deluxe ed.
Pages:	20
Product dimensions:	11.00(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Kyla Saphir is a mother, yoga instructor, early childhood educator, and now the author of the new children’s book On Brighter Days. She lives in Columbia, South Carolina with her husband, daughter, and their dog, Nia.

The inspiration for the book, On Brighter Days, came from Kyla's personal experience with secondary infertility. Kyla is the youngest of five children and wanted her daughter to have siblings as well but was not able to make that happen. When she looked for books for her daughter to read about their experience, the bookshelves were empty. Kyla is passionate about high quality children's literature and so she and her daughter decided to write their own book addressing these feelings for other parents and only children.

When not busy writing and hanging with her family, Kyla loves to read, practice yoga, walk with Nia, and play in her garden.

Editorial Reviews

Love this book! Turning a tough time into a purpose project was the perfect way to bring a much needed and less discussed topic of secondary infertility to the table. The illustrations were bright and welcoming, the scenarios were relatable, and the message was felt.

Fertility Ain't Fair podcast - Brittney Jackson

The book is lovely, well-written, beautifully illustrated, heartwarming, and relatable. It's a fantastic picture book for every only-child family... Well done!

Only Child World blog - Natasha Rezende