Features and reviews of books that have special interest for children. The age groups between 0-12 have a wealth of books dedicated to them. We sieve through these and bring forth our curated picks. We also discuss relevant aspects and issues related to the realm of children’s literature.
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?
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
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.
365 Tales from Islam is a rich collection of soul stirring folklores, incidents and legends involving Allah’s messengers and prophets of Islam.
In a quest for looking at what books are engaging to very young eyes, we settled upon one common factor- high contrast books.
Katha Books brings to the palette of young readers a poignant story, at the heart of which lies the story of Bhil Pithora art
Vibrantly illustrated by tribal artists from across India, “a tree!”, published by Katha Books, is much more than a picture book. It is cry for survival- written in a manner that can be heard by a child.
One of the best ways to inspire children to reach and perform at their optimum best, is to narrate stories of individuals who are recognised as achievers. No wonder, biographies…
Unlucky Chumki by Lesley D Biswas is a hOle book by Duckbill, that takes a peek into the life of Chumki- a bright fun-loving little girl who lives in an…
The world of Indian art has since long caught the attention of the world. These books introducing Indian artists to children will not only inform, but also entertain and enlighten!