Where is Goggayya? takes you back to a time in your childhood when your parents would get you to do things by calling the boogeyman. Every culture has its own version of the boogeyman, and this story is from a small town in Karnataka. In this book, Putti’s family members call on Goggayya, a mysterious […]
If I had to choose one Indian children’s book that every child (and adult) must read, it would be Nani’s Walk to the Park. I must have read this book dozens of times, and I still come across something new every time I read through the book. This is also the first book on my […]
Few books instantly transport you to a similar experience. Goplu’s Train Ride is one such book. In this book, a young boy, Goplu, travels by local train with his Thammi. The train is the fastest way to get around Mumbai city, so Goplu is excited to be on this journey with his Thammi. Once inside […]
Ever felt like you have the perfect book in your head that reflects exactly what is happening around you? A few years ago I was studying to complete my Masters degree in English Literature. At that time I also had a toddler, a busy primary schooler, and a rambunctious dog. Now I jumped into coursework […]
Grandparents give our children something we as parents can never hope to give. I love how close my boys are to their grandparents, and I am well aware of what a blessing and privilege it truly is. This book was a difficult read, but I admired how beautifully the author has written about such a […]
Ghosts, Thieves and Aha! Adventures is one of those Aha summer reads that is filled with heartwarming events and the nicest characters. Silly Billy Books is the latest summer drop from Penguin India, a set of three books perfect for emerging readers just beginning to read independently. The chapter sizes are small, and the books are […]
You know I love a good Hook Book for countless reasons, and Manvinder’s Medu Vada is absolutely adorable. Manvinder’s family has just moved from Chandigarh to Bengaluru. They go to a local restaurant to eat, where the family try their first Medu vada, and Manvinder is instantly hooked! Not little Manvinder wants to eat nothing […]
A few months ago, I found an abandoned sunbird nest on one of my walks. I marvelled at the delicate composition and thoughtful, soft, internal lining to protect the eggs. I promptly brought it home and called the neighbourhood kids to see it. The problem was, the kids had never seen or heard of a […]
I may be showing my age here, but there was a time when the hottest addition to a birthday party was a magician! As a child, we would watch magic shows at local fairs, astonished and amazed at every trick. We would try to analyse and figure out how it was done, and then, frustratingly, […]
I felt seen when I read this book and hoped my family would see and understand me too when I read this aloud to them! In My Upside Down World, the narrator (a young girl) is almost in tears because her ‘World’ has literally been turned upside down by her older brother! She rushes to […]