Hey there! It’s been a long time since I sat down to write on this blog. But today, I decided to take a break from everything and do something I really enjoy – writing and painting. Of late, life has
Shanti and the Knot of Protection: A Rakhi Story


Hey there! It’s been a long time since I sat down to write on this blog. But today, I decided to take a break from everything and do something I really enjoy – writing and painting. Of late, life has

Who doesn’t love a good holiday reading list? After all, what’s a holiday without some cozy reading time snuggled up in a blanket along with a hot cuppa coffee or chocolate :)? We are thrilled to present to you yet

Loved it! What a beautiful book with a beautiful message, relevant not only for children but for adults too. Plenty of love to go around by Emma Chichester Clark is based on the adventures of her real-life dog. Plum the dog loves being

Informative and engaging. Like all other books in the “Amma, Tell Me” series by Bhakti Mathur. As the name suggests, “Amma, Tell Me About Ganesha!” is the story of Ganesha. Klaka and Kiki, two siblings, are curious about the Ganesh

Awww – that was my reaction when this story ended :). Such a cute book and such a beautiful message in the story. You don’t have to be perfect all the time! And where there is a will, there is

A joyful ride, something that we thoroughly enjoyed with a smile on our face. We loved “I Want To Ride The Tap, Tap” by Danielle Joseph and we absolutely adored the gorgeous illustrations by Olivier Ganthier. It’s a cute story

In a world where you can be anything, be kind. I love this quote.This world needs more kindness, and more empathy any day. And if I can find good stories on kindness, I read, and re-read it with my little

What if my dog runs away? What if I forget my homework? What if the sun stops shining? What if my crayon breaks? What if…… Written by Emily Kilgore and illustrated by Zoe Persico, The Whatifs is one of the

A sweet story about Ramadan narrated by a young child Rashad in a fun way. Written by Lisa Bullard and illustrated by Holli Conger, Rashad’s Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr is a beautiful book to explain the significance of Ramadan to

In a world that can’t stop talking, where being extrovert is always appreciated, and where you’re encouraged to speak more & more, this book celebrates the quietness of a shy little girl Ava. Most importantly, it lets Ava be the

Funny, cute story with one of the most interesting illustrations that I have seen in recent times. There are many beautiful books on Ganesha available for kids these days and this one can be easily added to the “must-read on

Yet another funny book from the My Crazy Stories series by Daniel Georges. We have read the earlier stories in this series and like the earlier ones, this one is also very funny but ends with a meaningful message. Wait,

It’s that time of the year again! Holidays, Blanket, Hot Chocolate and a Book – Winters are so much fun for book lovers, isn’t it? While we love physical books and our house is stacked with hundreds of books in

Merry Christmas Everyone! Hope your stocking is stuffed full of joy this year. Holiday seasons are going on and as we always say, this is the best season to relax, read, dream and craft your own beautiful stories for next

“High Five” by Adam Rubin is an amazing book for Kids who love rhyming and interaction. From kids to adults each and everyone would love to give High Fives to greet, affirm, and praise for a job well done. Isn’t

Instilling kindness in kids is the one best thing parents have to do for their little ones. There are many moral stories for kids that focus on kindness but all of them talk about kindness at the end of the

Bedtime stories are soothing for kids of any group, isn’t it? “If Animals Kissed Good Night” is an amazing picture book with cute illustrations, fun rhymes, and a variety of animals which makes this a winning bedtime read for kids.

When someone attempts an impossible task in one way it’s really inspiring to learn from their journey. Here in this story, a hungry seal attempts the impossible task of waiting until his sister’s party to eat a delicious birthday cupcake.

Any stories about Dragons are children’s favorite, isn’t it? Dragons in this story are actually adorable and friendly. Dragons love tacos is the story of Dragons who love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny

When there’s a yummy mouth-watering cake piece on the page of a book even adults would want to jump into it and dip their teeth into the cake piece. Even children also feel the same. Here in this story, there’s

My Heart Fills With Happiness is a cozy and a happy to read board book that brings up happy memories and inspires the readers to appreciate the little joys in life, such as “seeing the face” or “holding the hand

The relationship between grandparents and grandchildren is always very special. This book beautifully highlights the Native American culture and exhibits the special relationship a young girl has with her grandmother. Usually, when a child wakes up all of a sudden

Dancing is the most common interest among kids and adults too. We have seen kids who say I will become a dancer once I grow up. Many kids in our country dance extremely well at a very young age with

The very first thing one can notice in this book is the illustrations. We must say the illustrations by Julie Flett are just gorgeous. The story begins with a young girl helping out her grandmother in her garden and she

Weekend…………! Who’s not excited about weekend? Parents and children get a great time together during weekends. This is the story of a girl and her mother who gets to spend some time together. Ava a young girl and her mother

“The Proudest Blue” is a powerful and vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school of kids and two sisters on one’s first day of hijab by Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad. Kids definitely get excited

Have you ever heard of a Pencil drawing by itself? This is the story of one such pencil. First the pencil draws a boy, who wants a dog, the dog wants a cat, and then they want to colour. Later

Irrespective of festivals, events, and any other extracurricular activities, soldiers have to work for the country. As they are protecting us at the border we are happily celebrating all the festivals at our homes. But what would a soldier think

We know that people who serve the country at the border, navy, airforce have to stay away from their families. Unlike many other professions working in these are a little complicated. They have to sometime work under heavy snow, walk

A lovely, cute book about the life of kids living in city apartments, a topic that is so important and relevant for the new-age lifestyle. Our Big Little Place is a story of a little boy who lives in a multi-storey

A little girl wanted a dog but gets a cat instead. She assumes it like a dog and says “Look what I got for my birthday! A pet dog!” holding a… cat? Confused? In this hilarious new story by Mike

This is the story of a poet who recalls one of his past Christmas celebrations in Wales and the feelings which made him feel excited as a child. A lovely picture book with beautiful illustrations and written by Welsh poet

The holiday season, which means food, fun, festivities, trips and more. It’s the same in little girl Strega Nona’s village. Strega Nona with the help of Big Anthony assists in preparing for the different celebrations from Feast of San Nicola

Not just Indian festivals let your kids know about festivals around the world. Celebrations around the World by Katy Halford is a beautifully illustrated book about different holidays around the world. And do not assume that festivals around the world

The name says it all. Yes, this gorgeous picture book is about some great women who changed the world and made it into an even more interesting and fun place. From athletes to scientists and more. It’s a great combination

This is the story of a young boy named Wilson longs who helps his elderly neighbor Gigi. The One Day House is an engaging picture-book and a lovely read-aloud about cross-generational friendship and community engagement. Also a beautiful example of

Sometimes it feels almost impossible to fall asleep. Isn’t it? Usually, kids keep on saying that. In the same way, a little girl insists that she simply cannot sleep, and her mother starts telling her how all of the animals

We have seen stories about talking fish, biscuit and many things which usually cannot talk in real life. But have you ever wondered what if a gift box has life? What if it can talk? Read this interesting story by

This book is nothing but a celebration of the fun between grandparents and grandkids. See the grand father’s compass needle spin, let the magic fun begin!

This is the story of Elliot Eisner is not so excited about going to a new school in the new town that he is in. He would always like to stay at home and read a book. But things doesn’t

Vlad the Rad is the story of a little vampire who’s passionate about skateboarding. Wait! What, a story of a vampire? OMG! Aren’t they scary and dangerous?

Pappa, please take me for a ride. I want to come along with you to the store on your motorcycle. Which parent would not listen to these from their little ones? Probably no one. This is the story of a

Gandhi Ji is the one who fought for Indian independence from British rule and for the rights of the Indians. His weapons are truth and non-violence. His full name is Mohan Das Karam Chand Gandhi, Born on October 2nd, 1869.

You come across books and then you come across books that are an absolute delight. Chaos at Keoladeo by Priya Fonseca is one such book. Fun and insightful at the same time, this book is about three young kids Sameera, Alex and Tarun who

Celebration of a rainy day! After reading this, kids will surely want it to rain so that they can act this out. It is a wonderful story about a girl and her pet playing in the rain. Begins with the

There are many stories about chicken. But every story is unique in its own way. Chicken Said “Cluck!” is a fun story that suits perfectly for early readers. It is the tale of two friends Earl and Pearl. They are

Elephant and Piggie enter yet another wonderful story with much to say and laughs aplenty for the young reader. When Piggie advises her best friend that he has a bird on his head, Gerald is anything but impressed. What begins

Feelings and kids both are two sensitive things to handle. But feeling different, especially as a kid, is really tough. In the end, the readers may have some positive vibes in them towards others and say it’s okay to ask

Helping each other, good manners and many other important morals of life have to be taught to kids when they are young. Isn’t it? So here’s another wonderful book by Bernadette Russell which describes how to be kind to one

It’s September! The start of autumn, the month from which the daylight gets shorter and the temperature cools down. September also means exam time for children in many parts of India.

“Lord Ganesha’s Feast of Laughter”, is a pack some really interesting stories about the most loved Hindu god Ganesh. There’s always a lovely relation between this cute elephant-headed god and children. Lots of children enjoy the stories of Ganesha. We

Today is Janmashtami, also known as Krishnashtami or Gokulashtami, a festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna all over India. This festival is celebrated with great devotion, gaiety, and enthusiasm and it generally comes in the month of July

An Egg is Quiet is beautifully written and illustrated. There is great scientific detail in this informational text about how an egg is shaped, how it looks, how it feels, and other ways that they are all different. In the

Dr. Seuss’s Horse Museum is a playful picture book that is totally unique. Ideal for home or classroom use, it encourages critical thinking and makes a great gift for Seuss fans, artists, and horse lovers of all ages.

Everything changes for a group of nine-year-olds when a new boy comes to their class. As they find out later, Ahmet is a Syrian refugee with heart-breaking experiences. They try to befriend him and help him as much as they

This bright, buoyant book uses bouncing, rhyming text to show the migration of monarch butterflies from the North down to Mexico where they hibernate. With text in both English and Spanish (switching back and forth between which language is the

Rusty and his two friends, Popat and Pitamber, set out on an adventure to the Magic Mountain which is mired in mystery and tales of the supernatural. On the way, they take refuge in a haunted forest rest house, manage

Tricolor everywhere. Yes, a country which has one of the richest and vivid histories and heritage, a country which is world-famous for hospitality, a country that has the largest democracy is celebrating it’s 73rd Independence Day. August 16th holiday doesn’t

Bruce is finding his home a bit crowded. So he packs up the kids (his four geese) and sets off for a new home. At first, nothing seems quite right, but then the family finds exactly what they’re looking for.

“The Lion and the Mouse” is an award-winning kids book by Jerry Pinkney. This is a brilliant retelling of the classic Aesop tale that children will read over and over again.

This is the story of a curious penguin named Pipkin who wants to know how high is the sky, how deep is the ocean, does the sun go to bed at night? Penguin travels to outer space to get a

The narrative begins with a Bear, who is trying to sleep. Something is disturbing him and not allowing him to sleep. Thinking what is disturbing him? The light of the moon. Yes, the bright light from him is disturbing the

Biscuit’s Picnic is the story of a dog and his puppy friend. This story does not have any plot to keep up with so this is definitely a perfect read for beginners. A group of children goes for a picnic.

The bond between mother and son is always something beyond anyone could imagine. This is the story of a little boy and his mother who imagine a trip to the seashore. The way they talk about a wonderful day at

Let’s join the adventure of the two friends. Two friends a Goose and a Duck goes for an adventure. As they go on the unsure Goose becomes more interested while the Duck gets more uncertain, especially when they discover the

Last Stop on Market Street tells the story of a little boy, CJ, and his Nana. Readers will meet and experience personalities, sounds, and smells right along with CJ and his grandma. We can also see the world out the

Hard work! The very important thing that has to be taught to kids when they are young. But will they listen if we make them sit and give a speech about Hard work? A big no. Right? How it is

Note: This is a story with a sad ending. Henny Penny is a cute nursery tale. Henny Penny is the retelling of a famous folk tale. The story starts with an acorn falling on Henny Penny’s head. She assumes that

Pizza!!!! mmmmm…who doesn’t like Pizza? Everyone would love to enjoy a bite of it. But please just don’t come to a conclusion by seeing the book title. This book is not about the origin or taste of pizza. This cute

“Red Knit Cap Girl to the Rescue” is the story of a little girl and her friends who try to help a polar bear who goes missing from its family. The girl confronts a polar bear who seems lost. She

Who would love insects? Not many. Especially kids usually get scared when they see insects. But there’s a little girl named Lulu who loves insects and nature. She enjoys the time spent with nature and insects by wearing a cute

Scaring a bear! First thing is no one would dare to scare a bear. But some of them in this story tried to do so. Interesting, isn’t it? How can someone do that? By hitting it? Throwing things on it?

This is the story of two siblings Stella and Roy who go camping with their mother to a deserted pine lake. During their journey to the lake, between the tracks, Roy the younger one spots animal footprint. He shows them

This is the story of every grandpa and grandson. Usually, grandparents do babysitting. But what if a child has to babysit his dear grandfather. Interesting isn’t it? This is exactly what this story is about and it also teaches kids

Time spent with grandparents is always precious. There’s a saying “A Grandparent’s Love is Strong & Deep filled with Memories to cherish & keep”. Only ones who say yes for whatever kids ask for is their grandparents. Be it a

Our new edition of Kiddingly is out and it’s for our little Potterheads, the ones who have embarked fresh on their magical journey to Hogwarts and are already in love with Harry Potter and his friends.

Let’s get into the Wizard world! Dorothy Gale a little girl lives with her aunts and a dog Toto in a farm in Kansas. One a day a heavy storm hits Kansas and both Dorothy and Toto get swept away