Our household, like many others, has been through numerous pandemic pursuits – hikes, swims, mid-day boogies, gardening, baking, board games, and every combination thereof. But one day, the books lying askew, the pom-poms strewn everywhere, the mud-soaked feathers and sticks lying on the carpet, the relentless meal planning, the fights for more screen time got to me –
I burst.
This is a beautiful book and perfect for young children learning about how metamorphosis works. I love that it has a message of taking pride in our uniqueness along with teaching an important STEM topic.
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.
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,… Read More »Book Review: Malala’s Magic Pencil
The status of the pandemic varies greatly depending on where you are, but Sandhya Acharya says the world is united by COVID more than ever.
This book, like, Ramadan, teaches kids and us all an important lesson in empathy.
..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.
My kids went back to in-person school today. It’s just for two hours this week but still, the elation is real. It’s been a long year. A year of no field trips, no racing each other around the tracks, no monkey bar throw downs, no impromptu bey-blade battles, and no lunch-time shenanigans. It’s not all back to normal, but still, the end is in sight.
UPDATE: So overwhelmed to win this contest. Thank you Ciara O’Neal and Kaitlyn Leann Sanchez’s for this wonderful opportunity! https://ciaraoneal.weebly.com/spring-fling-kidlit-contest I am participating in Ciara O’Neal and Kaitlyn Leann Sanchez’s SpringFlingKidlit contest with this #ownvoices entry – “Anna, my favorite… Read More »Anna, my favorite color is You
We are Water Protectors Author: Carole Linstrom Illustrator: Michaela Goade Publisher : Roaring Brook Press This book is an excellent example of how a picture book is not just a story to be read once by your child. It is… Read More »Book Review: We Are Water Protectors
Such a beautiful book with a much needed focus. Beginning with the title, every page is a poem with beautiful metaphors. The illustrations are sensational and add to the magic.
Birds of a Feather Author: Sita Singh www.singhsita.com Illustrator: Stephanie Coleman stephaniefizercoleman.com Publisher: Philomel Books What a beautiful book in every way! I was lucky to be able to attend the author’s book reading when this book was released. I… Read More »Book Review: Birds of a Feather
I recenlty saw Vivian Kirkfields contest to tell a tale in 50 words. FIFTY WRODS!! Of course, I had to try! I took off for a run thinking about it and saw a hummingbird on a tree. So I started… Read More »My entry for #50preciouswords
When Sarla moved to her new home, she had questions about so many things – autumn, snowflakes, canyons, earthquakes. She thought she would find the answers at school. But when she tried to ask, the questions got all muddled, and… Read More »Sarla asks a question: Entry for Valentiny 2021
As adults, we are kind to our children when they try new things. Even if the circle isn’t round, we admire it. Even if the handwriting is loopy, we applaud it. We clap when they jump rope 30 times and cheer when they run around the block.
But when it comes to appraising ourselves. What if we were kinder to ourselves?