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Book Review: Seeker of Truth

  Author: Srividhya Venkat Illustrator: Danica da Silva Pereira Publisher: Little Bee Books Such an inspiring and empowering book. Not only for the amazing story of Kailash Satyarthi, a Nobel Peace Prize awardee but also for the message for children – Big changes need small steps. Little by little, drop by drop. Young Kailash sees many things that he would like to change, it seems overwhelming at first, but once he starts, he cannot stop. And what a change he brings about in society! This is a great classroom read.  

Book Review: Leaf Talks Peace

Their latest book “Leaf Talks Peace” feels like a beautiful culmination of research, poetry, learning, and heart. The message of living in harmony flows through the author Priya Kumari’s words throughout the book and the illustrations by Anusha Santosh help bring it to life.

All About WONDER

WONDER is a beautiful thing. My son recently told me about a magical place in his school. “It has logs, some vines, a tarp covering, and space to run between!” he gushed. It didn’t sound like much, I thought. It could be anywhere. But then I looked at him and in his eyes, I saw something magical – Wonder. Immediately, I remembered something. A distant memory from my past. A time when my school friends and I played “Fairies” in a space filled with trees, dirt, and pebbles – my own magical place. I told my… Read More »All About WONDER

Book Review: A Case Of Sense

Author: Songju Ma Daemicke Illustrator: Shennen Bersani Publisher: Arbordale Publishing This book review is a part of the efforts of MCBD to showcase multicultural books to all of us. I am grateful to participate in this effort and do my bit. Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2022 (1/28/22) is in its 9th year! This non-profit children’s literacy initiative was founded by Valarie Budayr and Mia Wenjen; two diverse book-loving moms who saw a need to shine the spotlight on all of the multicultural books and authors on the market while also working to get those books… Read More »Book Review: A Case Of Sense

Book Review: Bella’s Recipe For Success by Ana Siqueira

Bella’s Recipe For Success Author: Ana Siqueira Illustrator: Geraldine-Rodriguez Publisher: Beaming Books A perfect book to read while you are baking treats for the holidays. Bella looks at her talented siblings and wonders what she might be good at. She tries her hand at baking. But her initial attempts don’t work out so well. Bella doesn’t give up and taking a cue from her hard-working brother, she continues to practice – until her polvorones with dulce de leche turn out just right. But just as she is about to have them….you will have to read… Read More »Book Review: Bella’s Recipe For Success by Ana Siqueira

Book Review: Between Two Worlds

Meera has so beautifully used words to bring out the beauty of the artist, Amrita Sher-Gill’s work. We get snippets into her life, her quest for identity, her unique style, her quiet rebellious personality. Ruchi Bakshi Sharma with her beautiful illustrations gives us glimpses into Amrita’s style of art and the meaning behind it.

Book Review: Where Three Oceans Meet

  Where Three Oceans Meet Author: Rajani LaRocca Illustrator: Archana Sreenivasan Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers What an absolutely delightful read. Sejal is looking forward to an upcoming trip to Kanyakumari, on the tip of India, where three oceans meet. Though the book is about Sejal, Sejal’s mother, and her grandma, Pati, traveling, the author magically takes the reader too on this exciting trip. I felt like I was with Sejal packing her things for the trip, taking a car, a train, a boat, meeting friends and places, and eating delicious foods. And then… Read More »Book Review: Where Three Oceans Meet

BOOK REVIEW: Dancing in Thatha’s Footsteps

In this story, Srividhya Venkat effortlessly weaves together a strong storyline, likable characters, and an important message- that Dance is for everyone. Yali books always puts out books that don’t just entertain but make you pause and think. This one is no exception. Illustrations by Kavitha Ramdhandran are vivid, and detailed and capture the spirit of dance.

Book Review: Malala’s Magic Pencil

Author: Malala Yousafzai Illustrator: Kerascoet Publisher: Little Brown And Company The book begins with a question every child has probably asked himself, “Do you believe in magic?”. The little girl in the book, Malala, is just like any other child, innocent, free wondering what she would do with a magic pencil – draw dresses, a building, a ball? Slowly she begins to question things around her, beyond her family. How things that were accessible to her like education was not so easily available to others. She now wonders how it would be to use a… Read More »Book Review: Malala’s Magic Pencil

Book Review: Watercress

..a masterfully crafted story that is gentle but powerful. As immigrants, first or second generation, we all struggle with nostalgia, the pressure to fit in, and the search for our unique identity. This book gives expression to all those feelings and turns the whole experience into something magical. It’s a therapy session in a picture book. Your kids will love it and so will you.