A few days back, I wrote a post on How I select books for my kid. CLICK HERE to read the post. I got a few messages saying my kid won’t read any books. He/She says I don’t want to hear any story or says I am too tired to read a book. One exhausted parent […]
How I choose Books for my kid?
This is one of the common questions I get often. So I thought I would jot it down. Choosing a kid’s book is a huge process. No two kids like the same book. Some like board books, some like paperbacks, some like bright pictures, some like interactive books and some like wordless books. According to […]
REVIEW: RAIN SCHOOL BY JAMES RUMFORD
BOOK: RAIN SCHOOL AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR: JAMES RUMFORD PUBLISHER: HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT PUBLISHING PAGES: 32 AGE RECOMMENDED: 4+ It takes a village to build a school. Rain School is a poignant narrative that illuminates the obstacles children encounter in their pursuit of education and the remarkable endeavours individuals make to establish schools. The writer, a […]
REVIEW: POP! The invention of bubble gum
BOOK: POP! THE INVENTION OF BUBBLE GUM AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR: MEGHAN MCCARTHY PUBLISHER: SIMON & SCHUSTER PAGES: 40 AGE RECOMMENDED: 5+ The fascinating story behind the creation of bubble gum began in the early 1920s at a small candy factory in Philadelphia owned by the Fleer family. Walter Diemer, an accountant worked on the books […]
REVIEW: Islandborn By Junot Diaz
BOOK: ISLANDBORN AUTHOR: JUNOT DIAZ ILLUSTRATOR: LEO ESPINOSA PUBLISHER: DIAL BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS PAGES: 50 AGE RECOMMENDED: 5+ This story follows the life of Lola, a young girl who embarks on a journey to discover her roots with the help of her family and friends. Although the exact location is not mentioned, it is […]
REVIEW: I / ஐ by Ramya – Sethuram
BOOK: I / ஐ AUTHOR: RAMYA SETHURAM ILLUSTRATOR: STEFFI STANLEY PUBLISHER: AGAN ADHIGARAM PAGES: 12 AGE RECOMMENDED: 3+ Tamil Nadu, a state rich in history and natural beauty, is home to a diverse range of landforms that have shaped its landscape over centuries. From majestic mountains to serene coastal plains, Tamil Nadu offers a captivating […]