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.

Demystifying puberty for children- Two books on puberty by Niyatii N Shah take on the task of educating children about changes in their bodies and minds.

Puberty is an important milestone in the lives of children. Sexuality Educator Counsellor Niyati Shah’s books on puberty seek to demystify the process for children. Informative and simple to understand these are a must-read for tweens and teens…and parents!

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ThinkleBuds- A refreshing new take on developing holistic skills that encompass social-emotional growth as well as life skills

ThinkleBuds arms parents and educators with products to focus on the mental and emotional well-being of children, vital life-skills like effective time and money management, understanding emotions, self-love, empathy, gratitude and more.

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The Tale of Makkhilal by Geeta Dharmarajan

The Tale of Makkhilal merges a profound social message with a beautiful reading experience thanks to the simple language and delightful illustrations for the 3-6-year-old age group.

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Beegu by Alexis Deacon…a tale of a lost visitor from another planet

Alexis Deacon’s talent for creating unique and exquisite picture books for children is evident from the enviable repertoire of his works. Taking his book Beegu as a starting point, Bookedforlife chats with the writer and artist about his creative process.

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Are fairy tales relevant in today’s world?

Fairy Tales may seem like an integral part of childhood. Priya Narayan examines the question “Are fairy tales relevant in today’s world?”

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