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.
Packed with humour but with a lot of sensitivity, Pops by Balaji Venkataramanan, published by Duckbill cruises the difficult terrain of writing stories that connect with and resonate with young readers today.
Gardens come in all shapes and sizes. And some of them often have poignant garden story behind them. We Are The Gardeners digs in one such delightful tale…
It is a truth universally acknowledged that the parent of a school going child is always looking out for the perfect writing activity book at some point or the other. Well, the search ends here.
Mozart is a name well-known in the eons of history. Less known, but famous in her own right, was Nannerl, his elder sister. This piece of historic fiction for kids and young adults tells her story...
When did you last rip off pages of a book? Well, that’s the first thing you need to do if you have this book filled with writing exercises for children. If you thought creative writing meant sitting with a pen and paper and mulling over it, think again!
In my heart is a beautifully illustrated and touching book on families bound by heart. Explaining the concept of adoption to a child may seem daunting. However, this book crosses the barrier and gently approaches the topic.
What can a little ant do when every other ant in her colony thinks that ants don’t fly? But, she really wants to soar high! Sera Learns to Fly is a picture book that is a gentle lesson in believing in yourself.
Get off that Camel is a delightful story about a child who loves her toy camel so much, that it converts into an obsession of sorts. But then, everything has to have closure someday. How does she ‘let go’? Or, does she?
A series of books by Katha aims to address issues of health and hygiene, especially in the rural areas, through imparting education. Known as the (SHE)2 series, the much-needed invaluable resource is sure to find great application!
Flying with Grandpa by Madhuri Kamat is a poignant story of a special bond between a grandfather and his grandson. Peppered with humour, this family drama will appeal to younger readers.