Supporting children affected by the cyclone through healing stories

This is a purely non-commercial initiative. No profits are earned by Loving Books or any partner involved

31 December, 2025

This S.M.A.R.T Book™ was inspired by my daughter, who saw children displaced by the cyclone in a relief camp near our home and wanted to donate all her soft toys to them. I promised her I would write a story to help these children heal. The book includes techniques to help children reframe fear by seeing themselves as the heroes of their own stories, along with a calming Rainbow Breathing activity. It is written in all three languages and respectfully references shared values across all four major religions.

While reports indicate that approximately 1,000 lives were lost, thousands of children across Sri Lanka were deeply affected and continue to carry fear and stress from this experience. If these emotions are not gently addressed early, there is a real risk that an entire generation may grow up carrying unresolved anxiety into adulthood.

With this in mind,  Loving Books partnered with Sarasavi Bookshop, the Colombo Public Library, and several media organisations to launch a National Comfort Pack Campaign. The initiative encourages families and students to create a simple pack containing:

• One copy of Nila and the Stormlight (available at Sarasavi Bookshop for Rs. 450),
• A soft toy (new or gently used),
• And a small candy.

These Comfort Packs are handed over to the Colombo Public Library, which will distribute them through its network of over 100 libraries across Sri Lanka, ensuring they reach children in the most affected regions.