There is no denying there is something special between grandparents and their grandkids. It is as though our parents forgot how to strict they use to be when they became grandparents! Whatever you may call them — dada-dadi, nana-nani, ajja-ajji, appatha-ammatha, thatha-paati — the bond is so special and it should be celebrated. So, this […]
Almost every young reader goes through the Wimpy Kid and Dog Man phase, but once your child has finished reading the entire series, what should they progress to next? Here are books that are similar in nature but will also help them find new and interesting books for them to continue reading. These books are […]
If you have a child between 6 and 10 years of age, you must invest in Duckbill’s Hole Books. These are incredibly important early chapter books that engage early readers with interesting stories and go on to create invested, interested readers. Here are a few reasons why I always, always recommend Hole Books * The […]
Teenagers, these days, are overscheduled and overwhelmed, and while we may think they don’t have time for leisure reading, that is exactly what the doctor ordered. Studies show that teenagers who spend a few minutes reading during the day or before bedtime relax, de-stress, and show up rejuvenated for the next challenge. So here is […]
I have long lamented the utter lack of Indian history lessons in our international schools. But with these books, my boys have managed to understand and be interested in Indian history in ways that have surpassed my wildest imagination! Forget the way we used to learn Indian history — rote learning dates and squinting at […]
I often have parents asking me what their child should read after completing Harry Potter. Yes, Harry Potter requires significant commitment and the child is usually looking to read books in the magic/fantasy genre once they are done with the boy wizard books. Bookmark this post for some amazing books from this genre from the […]
(Updated based on availability on Pratham store as of June 26, 2026) We are huge fans of Pratham books and though my boys have long outgrown their Level 1 books, we still reach for them on tired, heavy days. Perhaps, it is a mix of beautiful illustrations and gentle words or maybe it is a […]
You can’t really blame children of this generation for being reluctant readers. With gaming consoles, unlimited TV shows, and social media vying for their attention, books, unfortunately, are quiet bystanders. Add to that factors like parents forcing children to read books they pick, the pressure to finish books they start, and an absolute disinterest in […]
If you are keen on raising a reader, but your child doesn’t like reading yet, don’t worry! Here is a curated, ready-to-use list of Indian children’s books that will ensure your child will begin to enjoy reading. You may also like: 10 tried and tested tips to raise a reader Many times, children are given […]