Carmen Saptouw

Biography

As a young child of only 8 years old, I was inspired to write children’s stories. Following my childhood years, I got so involved with being a teenager that I completely forgot about my passion for writing. Only in 2011, the year I turned 29, was my passion reawakened from its deep slumber when my dad found the stories I had written as a child. So more than 20 years later I rewrote the stories with the aim to preserve it, but as I typed, the stories evolved and new ideas were sparked.
I am a mother of a beautiful girl. I completed my tertiary education in Human Resources Management and worked in the industry for 9 years. After the birth of my baby in 2014, I decided to stay at home with her because this not only allowed me to share precious moments with her, but also gave me the opportunity to focus on my writing.
I aspire to share my stories with children around the world, and for each story to have a sound moral lesson. Visit my site, sign up and follow my blog as I explore how parent and child can apply the life lessons contained in my stories.

Books

The Gemmed Cloak
You set the price! Words: 4,730. Language: English. Published: March 23, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables
The Gemmed Cloak is the prized heirloom of a witch that is stolen by the King. The witch seeks justice for her stolen garment by cursing the King’s daughter. There is only one humble person that can break the curse – a stable boy – but he doesn’t believe that he is worthy.
The Rescue
Price: Free! Words: 5,360. Language: English. Published: March 17, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Action & Adventure / Survival Stories
Rufus, a brave little mouse, returns from an errand to find his home destroyed and his family kidnapped. He then takes on a journey to rescue them. On the way he is aided by many animals and learns the importance of not only teamwork, but courage and perseverance.
San's Quest
You set the price! Words: 5,510. Language: English. Published: March 5, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Action & Adventure / Survival Stories
San, a bushman drawing, lives all alone in his cave. He finds out that there are others like him in the Karoo, but he is too scared to leave his cave. Only with the help of a friend, a chameleon, he builds up the courage to face his fear of the unknown. Get it now and join San as he goes on a great adventure and see if he finds his fellow bushmen drawings.
Birdie Learns To Fly - Children's Book
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 5,330. Language: English. Published: November 19, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Action & Adventure / Survival Stories
Birdie, a little blue bird, can’t fly and after a terrible storm he finds himself trapped and alone. He is rescued by Purry the cat who takes him to a farm nearby, where he meets Rosy a lovely little girl and many new animal friends. They offer to help Birdie find his family and teach him to fly.
Christmas Time - Children's Rhyme Book
Price: Free! Words: 830. Language: English. Published: November 15, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent
A father convinces his children to help him decorate their Christmas tree in the hope that they will remember the true joys of Christmas Time. This beautiful Christmas rhyme is perfect to share with the entire family during this festive time.
Dan and the Frog - Children's Book
Price: Free! Words: 3,010. Language: English. Published: November 2, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Action & Adventure / Survival Stories
(3.00 from 1 review)
When a kingdom of frogs is promised a better life they leave their polluted ponds and King behind; only to find themselves enslaved by their new ruler. With the help from Dan, a boy, the King frog attempts to save his fellow frogs.
The Forest Fairy - Children's Book
Price: Free! Words: 2,060. Language: English. Published: November 2, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables
A book for children filled with magic and adventure as the forest fairy attempts to save, Lilly, a little girl from the clutches of the big, mean wolf.