About the Book
A magical adventure they’ll love. Lessons they’ll carry for life.
Minka and her Magical Skis is an enchanting story about a young girl learning how to navigate a very big mountain. Along the way, magical characters teach her how to navigate life.
When her magical skis come to life, Minka discovers six unforgettable Mountain Principles: Commitment, Bravery, Resilience, Individuality, Leadership, and Teamwork. Through imaginative adventures and unforgettable mountain friends, these big life lessons become simple ideas kids can understand, remember, and carry with them far beyond the mountain.
More than a story, Minka and Her Magical Skis is an invitation for families and classrooms to create meaningful conversations, build confidence, and help children learn and understand the values that will guide them as they grow. The mountain is the backdrop. What Minka learns along the way is meant to last a lifetime.
The adventure doesn’t end with the story; young readers can search for hidden words and keep an eye out for Pip the Porcupine, cleverly tucked throughout the pages. A Parent & Teacher Guide at the end of the book brings each Mountain Principle off the page with conversation prompts designed to help children apply these lessons to everyday life at home or in the classroom.
Because every child will face mountains of their own… and every mountain has something to teach.
The Story
The idea for Minka and Her Magical Skis came to me in the most unexpected way; in a vivid dream. I woke up in the middle of the night, immediately got out of bed, and wrote down everything I could remember. When I read it again the next morning, I knew there was something special there. It was a story I felt I had to bring to life.
At the time, I was going through a difficult infertility journey and wondering if I would ever have the chance to become a mother. As the story began to take shape, I found myself thinking about the child I hoped to have someday and all the things I would want to teach them about life; the importance of being brave, getting back up when things are hard, choosing your own path, following through on what you start, leading with confidence, and learning to work together.
Those ideas became Minka’s Mountain Principles, and what began as a dream grew into something much more personal: a story filled with the lessons I hoped to one day share with my own child.
Eventually, our journey to parenthood led us to surrogacy, and we welcomed our miracle daughter, Minka, to whom this book is dedicated.
My hope is that Minka and Her Magical Skis becomes more than a story families read together. I hope it gives parents and educators a meaningful way to connect with children, start conversations that might not always be easy to begin, and introduce values they can return to as children grow.
This book began with the child I dreamed of having someday. Now, I hope its lessons can become part of the stories of many more.
About the Author
TajaRay DelGreco is a children’s book author, entrepreneur, and the creator of Minka and Her Magical Skis. Her work is inspired by a desire to help raise the next generation of confident, resilient kids while creating stories that encourage meaningful connection between children and the people who guide them.
Originally from Rhode Island, TajaRay studied Linguistics at the University of Southern Maine before beginning her career as a sign language interpreter. Her background in language and communication helped shape a lasting appreciation for the many ways we connect, teach, and learn from one another. She later became an entrepreneur and now owns Rockie Ridge Rentals, a property management company.
TajaRay currently lives in Utah with her husband and daughter, Minka, who is at the heart of her inspiration. When she isn’t writing or working, you’ll likely find her skiing (of course!), horseback riding, traveling, hosting friends and family, or spending her
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