For a child, the storms of life can arrive without warning—turning a familiar world into a place that feels uncertain and overwhelming.

But with someone they trust beside them, children can find the courage to move through those moments—and look beyond their fear to the beauty and wonder still waiting to be seen.

And so, one seasoned educator and gifted storyteller is bringing the majesty of the Arctic to young readers—showing them how love can steady us through life’s storms and help us see the beauty that fear can hide.

Award-Winning Children’s Author & Forever Kindergarten Teacher, Jyoti Rajan Gopal, joins our John Masiulionis and Little Forrest on Episode #287 of PR From The Heart’s Children’s Books Spotlight Series to share her path from a globe-spanning childhood and a kindergarten classroom in China to finding her voice in the world of children’s literature, the inspiration behind her new book, Arctic Adventure: A Tundra Tale (published by Feiwel & Friends/MacKids Books), the courage it takes to tell your own story, practical ways families can help kids open up to a trusted grown-up, and a sneak preview of her upcoming title, Magnificent Mary: How India’s Mary Kom Became a Boxing Champion (published by Viking Books for Young Readers/Penguin Random House)—plus much more.

We encourage you, our friends and neighbors, to support Jyoti by bringing home your copies of Arctic Adventure: A Tundra Tale—and enjoying this empowering read with your little ones: https://bit.ly/4s6oA46.

Stay tuned for the next chapter in Jyoti’s story—and pre-order your copies of Magnificent Mary: How India’s Mary Kom Became a Boxing Champion: https://bit.ly/4zmxUmK.

Arctic Adventure: A Tundra Tale
Text copyright © 2026 by Jyoti Rajan Gopal • Illustrations copyright © 2026 by Alexandra Cook. Used with permission. Published by Feiwel & Friends/Mackids Books. All rights reserved.

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