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 […]