Last week, I experienced many different emotions because of things happening around me. I felt overwhelmed and kept praying to God, asking what I should do. At one point, I heard a clear voice reminding me of a Bible passage, 2 Kings 6:8-18. This passage tells the story of a king named Aram. He wanted […]
REVIEW: KADHAIPPOMA (கதைப்போமா) By Madurai V Ramakrishnan
BOOK: KADHAIPPOMA (கதைப்போமா) AUTHOR: MADURAI V RAMAKRISHNAN ILLUSTRATOR: NIRANJAN PUBLISHER: AGAN ADHIGARAM PAGES: 48 AGE RECOMMENDED: 3+ Agan Adhigaram consistently delivers excellent books. Their new book, Kadhaippoma, is a collection of ten moral stories for children who enjoy listening to different stories or for children who want to tell one-minute stories in school. This book […]
Benefits of re-reading a book: A child’s perspective
There were days when I saw Nathan rereading the same book repeatedly, and I wondered if there was any value in this behaviour. After observing his patterns, I discovered some interesting things. There are many hidden benefits to why a child finds joy in familiar stories. 1. LOVE FOR READING: When I first observed him, […]
A tribute to my best friend
Dear Rachel, I know you can’t read this or see me writing this, but I can’t hold my words in any longer. I want the world to know what a kind soul you were and how you fought until the very end. The days we shared our dorm room are still fresh in my memory. […]
REVIEW: CLIMB By Hannah Peckha
BOOK: CLIMB AUTHOR: HANNAH PECKHA ILLUSTRATOR: EMMA LOUISE CLARKE PUBLISHER: WINDMILL BOOKS BY ROSEN PUBLISHING PAGES: 32 AGE RECOMMENDED: 4+ In a forest filled with animals, there was an elephant calf named Hetty. Hetty was different from the rest because she couldn’t climb trees. She and her two friends enjoyed playing in the water, yet […]
REVIEW: Made For Me By Zack Bush
BOOK: MADE FOR ME AUTHOR: ZACH BUSH ILLUSTRATOR: GREGORIO DE LAURETTS PUBLISHER: FAMILIUS PAGES: 32 AGE RECOMMENDED: 1+ The market is filled with books that depict a mother’s love for her children and how they help them prepare for the world. However, this book stands out by sharing the love of a father. Every father […]
REVIEW: Nila Nila By Gurupriya and Vedanth
BOOK: NILA NILA/ நிலா நிலா RETOLD AND COMPOSED BY: GURUPRIYA ATREYA & VEDANTH BHARADWAJ ILLUSTRATOR: VAISHNAVI GIRI PUBLISHER: T4 TALES PAGES: 20 AGE RECOMMENDED: 1+ As a child in a Tamil family, it was almost certain that you would have heard the Tamil nursery rhyme Nila Nila Odi Va. One of our cherished memories may […]
REVIEW: Little People Big Dreams Rafa Nadal
BOOK: LITTLE PEOPLE BIG DREAMS RAFA NADAL AUTHOR: MARIA ISABEL SANCHEZ VEGARA ILLUSTRATOR: RO LEDESMA PUBLISHER: FRANCES LINCOLN CHILDREN’S BOOKS PAGES: 32 AGE RECOMMENDED: 4+ Rafael Nadal was my favourite tennis player back then, and he hasn’t been replaced by anyone else to this day. The “Little People, Big Dreams” series of books about different […]
REVIEW: Respect The Insect By Jules Howard
BOOK: RESPECT THE INSECT AUTHOR: JULES HOWARD ILLUSTRATOR: GOSIA HERBA PUBLISHER: WIDE EYED EDITIONS PAGES: 60 AGE RECOMMENDED: 7+ This vibrant book begins with a whimsical introduction about insects, emphasizing their remarkable qualities and their significant contributions to the environment. The book is divided into five distinct sections: Cleaner-Uppers, Menu Makers, Ecosystem Enigmas, Teeny-Tiny Teachers, […]
REVIEW: Arlo And Pips: King Of The Birds By Elise Gravel
BOOK: ARLO AND PIPS: KING OF THE BIRDS AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR: ELISE GRAVEL PUBLISHER: HARPER ALLEY PAGES: 64 AGE RECOMMENDED: 6+ Another engaging and captivating graphic novel for early readers. It humorously and delightfully introduces the world of crows. In the story, Arlo and Pips are the main characters. Arlo is a crow, and Pips […]