Fable celebrates hope and happiness

In honor of International "Happiness Day" last week, World's Children invites Sisters Country grandparents, parents and teachers to read and share with their kids the free, inspiring e-book, "A Girl Keeps a Tiger in Her Heart," at www.worldschildren.org/tiger.

Written by a World's Children board member, this empowerment fable tells the story of Anjali, a young, poor girl in India who is determined to bypass local tradition and follow her dream of getting a college education. A mysterious woman with an elephant helps Anjali find happiness.

International Happiness Day encourages people to consider the importance of hope and happiness in the lives of others from diverse backgrounds around the world.

Based in Sisters, World's Children (located on Hood Avenue above La Magie) has been supporting orphans since 1965. The charity also provides college scholarships to orphans in India and funds special projects to improve children's well-being and to prevent child marriage and trafficking.

In addition to the e-book, a limited number of free, paper-bound copies of A Girl Keeps a Tiger in Her Heart are available at Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave. in Sisters.