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.
Vibrant, educative and meaningful bilingual board books for toddlers and emerging readers rooted unapologetically in indigenous culture.
The Yoga Sutras for Children by Roopa Pai is a great book to take readers, young and old, behind the asanas into the philosophy of the practice!
My Grandmother’s Masterpiece by Madhurima Vidyarthi is a beautiful touching story depicting how old age can be a time to revisit hobbies that have been left behind.
In this mini-biography of JRD Tata, young readers are invited into the world of little Jeh, the boy who dreamt of a future in the clouds.
Independent children’s book publisher AdiDev Press present two veritable personalities who lived in different times- Mario Miranda and Dadasaheb Phalke.
Breaking Moulds, a book about the pioneering sculptor Meera Mukherjee is a sculptural piece of art in itself, giving the reader a glimpse into her life and inspirations.
Bilingual board books are just perfect for today’s readers! Beautifully narrated and illustrated, this one explores the colourful world of Radha Krishna
The dash of humour and eye catching graphics jostle with the facts and concepts presented, making the set of books a complete package.
Why Can’t Elephants be Red? by Vani Tripathi Tikoo (Perky Parrot, Niyogi books) gives us a glimpse into the mind of a lively and chirpy toddler who lives in a joint family set up in Singapore.
Significant gems are often lost in the annals of history. The story of Jhalkari Bai, a Dalit woman in the personal army of Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi is one such treasure that is unraveled in this book!