Creating Books With Children: A Journey of Imagination, Growth, and Real Publishing

Creating Books With Children: A Journey of Imagination, Growth, and Real Publishing

We’re excited to announce the publication of a brand-new children’s picture book, Miro of Tree Park, a heartwarming and imaginative story about nature, friendship, and quiet courage.

In the peaceful forest of Tree Park, a kind oak tree named Miro lives happily—until one day, he is cut down by a worker. A kind man sees this happen and secretly follows the worker, who takes Miro to a pollution factory. Just before Miro is destroyed, the man rescues him and brings him to a magical potion master. With a little magic and care, Miro comes back to life.
But the danger hasn’t passed—many other trees are still at risk. Miro, his wise owl friend Olly, and the kind man work together to rescue the forest and return it to peace. Together, they celebrate their victory under the open sky.

This story gently teaches children about environmental awareness, teamwork, and bravery in the face of challenges—all through beautifully imagined characters and illustrations.

Written and illustrated by 7-year-old Miro Cheng as part of the Children’s Author’s Picture Book Series, this book is a tribute to a child’s voice and creative spirit.

👉 Available now on Amazon

Let’s support young creators and share this inspiring story with readers of all ages!

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“Miro of Tree Park” is a heartwarming tale of nature, friendship, and courage.

In Tree Park, a gentle oak tree named Miro lives peacefully until a worker cuts him down to make furniture. A kind man witnesses this and follows the worker, who secretly takes Miro to a pollution factory. Just before Miro is destroyed, the kind man rescues him and takes him to a potion master. With a little magic glue, Miro is brought back to life. But danger still lurks as other trees are being cut. Miro, his owl friend Olly, and the kind man team up to rescue the rest. Together, they set the forest free and celebrate their victory.
This story teaches children the importance of protecting nature and working together for a better world.

For the past two years, I’ve spent each summer leading a special project with my child and other young students--a collaborative picture book creation workshop. What began as a small creative experiment has grown into a meaningful and empowering journey for everyone involved.
In this project, children participate in every stage of bookmaking: from brainstorming and storyboarding to sketching, coloring, and even understanding the basics of layout and editing.
The most remarkable part? Their stories don’t just stay in sketchbooks—they are transformed into real books, published and available to readers around the world through Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) platform.
As children develop their stories, they learn how to give form to their ideas and how to visualize narratives in meaningful and artistic ways.
They are not only storytellers, but artists, thinkers, and problem-solvers. Each child becomes the author of their own world, and that realization is powerful.
This is far more than a simple art class—it’s an educational process that nurtures creative expression, critical thinking, project planning, and a sense of achievement.
Through storytelling, children express their thoughts and emotions, connect with others, and learn how to communicate with the world in a sincere and imaginative voice.
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To date, we have completed 10 books, and 9 of them have been officially published on Amazon.
This is not only a creative milestone, but also a reminder that children—when guided with patience and belief—can produce meaningful, tangible results that they’re proud of.

Writing a book is more than just a creative task.
It’s a declaration: "I have something to say."
And completing that process gives children the confidence to see themselves as voices that matter.
This experience has shown me the transformative power of publishing as a tool for growth.

I plan to continue this journey—helping more children discover the joy of storytelling, and the pride of seeing their dreams take the shape of a real book.
Because in the end, it’s not just about making a book.
It’s about giving children a way to find their voice—and share it with the world.