Whether we call them a git, minor, nipper, nursling, papoose, toddler or whatever name... let us touch them with a soft affectionate care. More than that there is a universal language — that of innocence —which will help us catalogue the child in us.

What else can we expect from a young vivacious communication professional who enters into the world of literature? Christina Daniels, in her maiden novel Ginger Soda Lemon Pop chronicles the hidden mystery and predicament in children’s lives. Inspired by her early memories, Daniels gives a delightful little book enjoyable for all.

Launched recently, the book was praised by elegant literati for its contemporaneous theme. While speaking at the introspection — the child in me — organised by Dronequill, the publisher of the book, noted author and ad man Peter Colaco said, “Two of my best friends are children. I have learned many things from them. That has helped me recognise one thing — I am still a child in heart.”

Making the laitmotive more unequivocal, child psychologist Malavika Kapoor said, “The world of children is much different from ours. One can notice a great range of creative skills in them.

But putting circles around them and restricting their likes will restrain them to an inner world. It is better not to digress from things they ask, because they need the explanation. Christina’s novel lays emphasis on this point and is certainly appreciatable.”

Meanwhile C K Meena, a journalist and columnist observed that even though the novel reads simple, it deals with something big and something that has to be thought about.

Acknowledging and treating children as equals is the most intrinsic fragment that needs consideration while dealing with children. “Come to the level of children, speak to them and interweave the missing threads that ties the knot between a child and an adult,” she said.

Earlier after launching the book, Christina Daniels said the book is all about a child who comes to terms with love, hate and loneliness around her and she leaves her own little big lessons.

In other words the novel depicts humour and pain through a child's world, what we don’t want to hear or don’t try to hear.