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Reading together with the little ones is always fun. But would you like to add more zing and joy to your reading time? How about some reading prompts and activity ideas to make it more exciting and engaging? We at our

How To Catch An Elf: Children’s Book Review

Ho Ho Ho! It’s Christmas time. Time to read about Santa and Elf. Time to celebrate the love of togetherness and joy of giving. We have been reading and doodling everything Christmasy this December. Hope you saw our new doodle

Can I Eat That – Children’s Book Review

Do eggs grow on eggplants? If I eat jelly and I eat fish, can I eat jellyfish? These and many more funny questions and answers, that’s what “Can I Eat That” is loaded with. Fussy eater or adventurous with food,

6 Timeless Christmas Theme Books for Kids

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

“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

Tom Gates: Hilarious And Fun

Doodler, adventurous and fun – what’s there to not love about Tom Gates :-).

Kindness Makes Us Strong

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

If Animals Kissed Good Night

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.

Klondike, Do Not Eat Those Cupcakes!

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.

Dragons Love Tacos

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

The Incredible Book Eating Boy

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

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

Grandmother’s Dreamcatcher

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

Jingle Dancer

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

When We Were Alone

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

Saturday

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

“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

The Pencil

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

The Soldiers’ Night Before Christmas

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

At the Mountain’s Base

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

Our Big Little Place

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

Bad Dog

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

A Child’s Christmas in Wales

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

Strega Nona’s Gift

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

Celebrations Around the World

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

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed 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

Mama, I Can’t Sleep

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

The Gift Inside the Box

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

Hey Grandude!

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!

The Unicorn Rescue Society: The Creature of the Pines

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

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?

My Papi Has a Motorcycle

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

Scholastic Biographies: Gandhi

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.

Chaos at Keoladeo – Must read for nature and wildlife lovers

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

Split! Splat!

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

Chicken Said “Cluck!”

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

There Is a Bird On Your Head!

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

Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You

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

Do Nice, Be Kind, Spread Happy

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

Lord Ganesha’s Feast of Laughter

“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

Krishna – The Protector of Dharma

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

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

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.

The Boy at the Back of the Class

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

Senorita Mariposa

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 the Magic Mountain

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

5 Books For Children About India’s Independence Day

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’s Big Move

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

“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.

How High is the Sky?

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

Come Back, Moon

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

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 Seashore Book

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

Duck and Goose Go to the Beach

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

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

The Grasshopper & the Ants

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

Henny Penny – A Folk Tale Classic

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 Day: A Picture Book

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

“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

Ladybug Girl and Bingo

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

Scare a Bear

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?

Stella & Roy

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

How to Babysit a Grandpa

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

Just Grandma and Me

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

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

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

Who’s In My Family? All About Our Families

Knowing about families. Isn’t this an important topic to know for kids? Absolutely this is an important topic for kids. This is the story about two multi-racial children, their parents and their day at the zoo. The story mainly talks

Soup Day

Sharing household chores and preparing nutritious food for the family is very essential for any family. But how many parents are involving children in household work and also letting them know the importance of nutritious food? Not many. Isn’t it?

Holiday Theme – Kiddingly Magazine

Has Mr. B already started haunting your kids this holiday season? Oh yes, we know he has! Mr. B? Arey, that same Mr. BOREDOM, one of the biggest monsters that we moms and dads are scared of. But don’t you

Biscuit in the Garden

Talking biscuit! Whaaattt….. a talking biscuit? Yes, this is the story of a Biscuit and a little girl who spend time in a garden. Biscuit is so cute, he gets into the birdseed and makes a mess in the garden

Fun With Pirates – Kiddingly Magazine

We know it’s summer break, and you’re thinking about what to do next. Hey, it’s summer vacation and vacations are actually meant for nothing! Just eat, sleep, play and chill, ye chill literally too :-).

George’s Marvellous Medicine

Kids left alone with grandparents. They will be extremely happy and have lots of fun. Isn’t it? Some kids will be excitingly waiting for the summer vacation so that they can visit their grandparents. But it’s not the same with

Brand New Baby

Welcoming a new baby to home? This book is for those kids and parents who are expecting a new member in their family. There are two siblings Edward and Wendy who gets wondered looking at their mom grow bigger day

The Most Magnificent Thing

Everyone will definitely have one thing in common. Wondering what it is? A name. Yes, a name. But there is a girl who doesn’t have a name for herself. Whaaaaat! Yes, this story is about a cute little girl who

The Bad Seed

A bad seed? How bad? If there’s any device that can measure the badness, this one will break the records to be the most baaaaaaad seed. The story is about a sunflower seed who has bad manners, temper and is

Extraordinary Jane

We see kids pestering parents for having a pet. This heartwarming book is for all those lovely kids who have a pet. Not just one thing the author teaches many interesting and important aspects of life like friendship, kindness, and

We’re All Wonders

This is for all those kids who think they are different from others. This is the story of a little boy Auggie Pullman who was born with a facial difference. The author of “Wonder” has written this amazing book but

The Feelings Book

Feelings? It is a proven fact that every living being has feelings. This book is perfect to teach children what they need to and need not to do. As a parent, all you need to do is elaborate and explain

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

This is the retelling of an old folktale. Of course, this story has a Pinkney style ending. The Little Billy Goats Gruff is the story of three goats who work to make their way across the bridge. In their way,

The Ugly Duckling

Get ready to chuckle, wipe your tears, giggle a little and learn a lot. Yes, this heart touching story of a duckling is nothing less than an amazing classic by Hans Christian Andersen. The story starts with a mother duck

Malgudi Adventures: Classic Tales for Children

Let’s go time travel to a town “Malgudi” located in South India. We read superhero, fantasy, fictional and magical stories to kids. But there are very few books which describe the daily life of people from a town/city/state. We can

Red Knit Cap Girl and the Reading Tree

This is my favorite book I will not share this with anyone. We see children telling this because some kids are very attached to their favorite books. They will not be willing to share them with anyone else. Sometimes not

A Tigress Called Machhli: And Other True Animal Stories From India

“A Tigress Called Machhli: and Other True Animal Stories from India” is a collection of 30 profound stories. These are some extremely short and strange stories which are all about animals. For example, a vegetarian crocodile, a mule who won

Sunrise, Moonrise

Mamma, what is the meaning of “Aditya Hridaya”? Why are you offering water to the sun? What is “Poornima”? Why are you fasting on that day? Have your children ever asked you all these questions? Yes right. Then this book

Twice Upon a Time

The title itself says that the story is going to be unique. Let’s get into a hilarious yet eye-opening ride which is filled with some fun and action sequences. We usually see two opposite characters becoming friends. In the same

Mousetronaut

The little mouse was all set to inspire your kids. This is the real story of a little mouse who aspires to become a space mouse. Real story! What? Yes, it’s a partially real story. It’s the story of a

One Rainy Day

Kids make paper boats, birds sing, and grownups enjoy hot tea. You got us right, the above all means the start of the monsoon season. It’s time to get your kids to get hooked with books. They will surely say

The Jungle Radio

Have you ever been on a trip to the forest? If yes, were you able to hear those sounds of chirping birds, buzzing insects, and croaking frogs? We can hear these sounds even on rainy days if you have any

One Lonely Tiger

Do you know that our national animal count is reducing day by day? Not many of us know the facts about the life of other species living on earth. This interesting book by Benita Sen is an eye-opener for every

5 Best Books To Read With Your Kids This Monsoon

Pitter-Pat! Pitter-patter, pitter-pat! Boom boom! From listening to such sounds to watching tiny waterfalls, from the lovely scent of moist soil to making paper boats, children love every bit of the monsoon. Why just children? In fact, mommies like me

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