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.
These tales of friendship will delight you, make you laugh and wonder… and perhaps some may tug at the strings of your heart.
A gentle book that nudges us to ask a pertinent question- Where Does it Hurt?
21 Modaks for Ganesh Chaturthi by Nandini Nayar and Chandrima Chatterjee tells us the tale of two brothers who are busy helping their parents prepare for the festival.
Reminiscent of the mystery novels keep you guessing till the very end, two mysteries in the Book Club Series will appeal to your inner Sherlock!
Living with Adi by Zarin Virji is a heartwarming novel that brings in perspectives about living with a neurodivergent teenager.
The Bird Book by Bulbul Sharma (Talking Cub) is a beautiful board book for toddlers and young children, that takes them through the world of birds through exquisite and soothing artwork.
“If anyone had told me that I would be holding a machine gun and seeing my first Molotov cocktail before the age of 10, I would have laughed. But then came Iran….”
Sad Glad by Sidhartha Mallya is a picture book that talks about nonjudgmental acceptance of our emotions.
The Body in the Swimming Pool by Shabnam Minwalla is a book that will resonate with teens, especially lovers of detective fiction.
Mum in a Mess by Sanjana Kapur is a heartwarming account of how talking about an emotional and mental health concern can be approached in a mature and sensitive manner.