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.
Sonia Mehta is back with the fourth book in the Puffin Junior Lives Series. She delves into the lives and times of Gautama Buddha.
Papa’s Marathon is a light hearted tale about fitness goals...a common scenario that every child will identify with!
If you were a child in a mining town in the 1950’s, the scenes in Town is by the Sea would be strikingly familiar. If not, the emotions that the book evokes will resolutely strike a chord!
Looks like the wheels are turning! Neel on Wheels, a picture book by Lavanya Karthik looks at a physical difference with an empowering lens.
Here is a picture book that just won’t let you sit still. Get into the groove with Something’s Moving!
Thukpa For All gently weaves in multiple themes: the story of a visually impaired child who confidently and independently manages himself, a story about a close-knit neighbourhood community as well as a window into the exquisite beauty of Ladakh.
Vibhuti Cat by Shikhandin, published by Duckbill Books, is a story about a differently abled child and how he sets off on the path to personal growth armed with his love for art and a loving family!
This picture book on insects takes the young reader into the world of creepy-crawlies, looking at them with a new lens. The Insect Boy by Shobha Viswanath and Monami Roy looks at insects through the eyes of a child.
How does a mother handle a situation when her son wants to pursue an activity traditionally done only by women in the community? Sadiq wants to stitch is a heart-warming tale that shows how gender norms can be broken…
An interesting addition to Duckbill Books, Susie Will Not Speak by Shruthi Rao tells the tale of a little girl who lisps, and what her best friend does about it.