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.
Let Christmas books for children line up shelves…let the joy of reading infuse the festive season. With these classics, you can never go wrong. These reads have withstood the test of time. Are you ready for a bookish Christmas?
Ninja Nani and the Mad Mummy Mix up by Lavanya Karthik adds to Duckbill’s series about our most favourite ‘Nani’- the one who has the most amazing superpowers!
Let your childhood come alive with the latest book, Trouble, in A Coven’s The Hill School Girls series, and revisit your best school memories.
If you ever wished your kids read the good old mystery books you did as a child; The Mystery Crackers Series fits the bill.
The Prophecy of Rasphora by Varsha Seshan is a magical adventure story for middle-grade readers.
This light hearted story about the very lovable ‘Petu Pumpkin’ by Arundhati Venkatesh will have the young reader in splits!
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.
Duckbill’s new hOle book, When Jiya met Urmila by Shabnam Minwalla tells a humorous episode born out of an apparently unlikely friendship. The nuanced book, meant for younger readers subtly touches upon the theme of social class differences.
I Like Art: Renaissance by Margaux Stanitsas is a basic and simple art history book for kids, perfect for preliminary introduction of the Renaissance period.
How can you tell children about the power of faith? The Truth about the Tooth, a picture book published by Karadi Tales gently nudges the little reader into a world where the power of faith reveals itself to those who believe!