50 Years of The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
The Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is an evergreen classic for children. What is it that makes this simple story so endearing even after decades?
A delightful bunch of stories from the Panchatantra make their way into A Basketful of Animal Tales by Sreelata Menon
Stories from the Panchatantra have delighted generations of children. They come together once more, curated for contemporary readers in a new book from The House of Harper
Defining India Through their eyes by Sonia Singh
What are the moments that have defined India? Sonia Singh attempts to encapsulate these through conversations with change makers who’ve had their role to play in the
The Earth Carer’s Guide to Climate Change- another timely and impactful book from Katha
How can one explain climate change to children? The Earth Carer’s Guide to Climate Change, Edited by Geeta Dharmarajan and published by Katha Books seeks to demystify the concept.
Autumn Light- Season of Fire and Farewells by Pico Iyer
“Cherry blossoms, pretty and frothy as school girls’ giggles, are the face the country likes to present to the world, all pink white eroticism; but it’s the reddening of the maple leaves under a blaze of ceramic blue skies that is the place’s secret
The Children of Tomorrow (A monk’s guide to mindful parenting) by Om Swami
From the serene musings of a monk who has observed and analysed thousands of parents and children, come pearls of wisdom about mindful
365 Tales from Islam by Ziya Us Salam, Short stories for children
365 Tales from Islam is a rich collection of soul stirring folklores, incidents and legends involving Allah’s messengers and prophets of
Grow Through What You Go Through- Destiny’s Flowers by Kajoli Khanna
Just like a flower needs to be buried into the soil to bloom into its beauty, Kajoli Khanna’s book Destiny’s Flowers illustrates the importance of blooming in the face of adversity.
Blessed by Deepa Agarwal….magical realism for an enticing read
Magic blends with stark reality in a poor district where glaring inequalities raise their ugly head. But, where there is misfortune, there is redemption! Blessed by Deepa Agarwal is a novel that traverses this ground.
New Vegetable Garden Techniques- essential skills and projects for tastier healthier crops by Joyce Russell
One of the blessings of having a space to nurture plants is access to fresh home-grown produce from your own backyard or window sill! A mastery of simple vegetable garden techniques is hence called for!