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.
Little actions can assume the form of big miracles. ‘The Miracle on Sunderbaag Street’ by Nandita da Cunha shows how a small idea can harbour big change.
The Golden Eagle from the Feather Tales series has a compelling story line, descriptive narrative and factual bird trivia with bird heroines, heroes, a villain and his sidekicks. Tune in to know more!
Katha brings a little travelogue of sorts for children, opening up their eyes to the beauty of Ladakh. Here’s presenting Ladakh for children….
Nani Ki Naav is a delightful poem in Hindi that will make young children squeal in delight! Journey on with Neena and her Nani in their little boat….
The benefits of yoga are well chronicled. In “The Banyan Tree”, Nupur Sampat combines storytelling and yoga in a delightful picture book.
An open invitation to Christmas is the decorated shimmering evergreen Conifer tree. A simple round up of what you need to decorate the tree ….filled with Christmas reads!
Why Always? An arty book by Katha dips into the realms of art, poetry and nature. Exquisite illustrations meet wonderful poetry...
Make a ritual out of narrating the tale of Christmas every year....and watch the warmth of the season enter your lives!
Do you need to read the Bhagavad Gita to children for them to understand it? While this could be done with older kids, a new book brings Gita for children in form of stories they can relate to.
Sayed Haider Raza- An autobiography published by Katha Books brings a much-loved painter back to life. The book opens up the world of Raza for children.