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It's Not Easy Being Santa Claus; How Does Santa Go Down The Chimney
There’s no greater joy than sharing Santa Claus books with children. “𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘂𝘀” and...

Mitra
Nov 24, 2023


Something, Someday
Some books come at just the right time. “𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗮𝘆” by Amanda Gorman and Christian Robinson, hits the bull’s eye...

Mitra
Nov 19, 2023


Otto The Ornament
Troy Cummings has his way with words and he does it again with “𝗢𝘁𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁”. Otto is a glittery and colourful...

Mitra
Nov 18, 2023


A Voice Like Yours
Frank Murphy’s books are always an inspiration and his upcoming “𝗔 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀” could not have been more timely....

Mitra
Nov 16, 2023


Say My Name
Most books on correct pronunciation of names cater for a younger audience. “𝗦𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲” written by Joanna Ho and illustrated by...

Mitra
Nov 12, 2023


These Olive Trees
I have an unusual book recommendation for you on the eve of Diwali/Deepavali. Like me and countless others, if you’ve been following...

Mitra
Nov 11, 2023


I Will Read To You
While most teachers would read loads of Halloween books to their class kids today and tomorrow, have you ever wondered, who would read to...

Mitra
Oct 30, 2023


The Imposter
“𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿” is such a hilarious and relatable book as a parent! Olive, our little protagonist, loves her cuddly stuffed toy...

Mitra
Oct 29, 2023


Oh, Olive!
“𝗢𝗵, 𝗢𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲!” is for all the art teachers and budding artists out there… Olive Chen is an artist. But her parents are serious...

Mitra
Oct 27, 2023


The Brothers Zzli
It has barely been 24 hours since the release of the “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗭𝘇𝗹𝗶” in English and bookstagram is buzzing with praise...

Mitra
Oct 25, 2023


And Yet You Shine
The Kohinoor diamond, one of the most famous in the world, was stolen from India and eventually went into the British hands as they...

Mitra
Oct 22, 2023


Eleven Words For Love
A family leaves its homeland for safety in another country. Narrated by the oldest child, this picture book is so significant in these...

Mitra
Oct 21, 2023


Nothing Ever Happens On A Gray Day
With a dash of curiosity and adventure, a boring, lackluster, ordinary day can become extraordinary. Join the protagonist of...

Mitra
Oct 19, 2023


Everywhere, Still
“𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲, 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹” is a tender book on missing someone – what do you do when you miss someone dearly but that person...

Mitra
Oct 18, 2023


Your One And Only Heart
A lovely combination of science and poetry makes this nonfiction picture book about the heart come alive! The heart is indeed a...

Mitra
Oct 12, 2023


Dear Stray
A little girl adopts a sticky, scratchy stray kitten. Her mother does not understand why she chose this particular kitten, but our little...

Mitra
Oct 9, 2023


Masala Chai, Fast And Slow
I am not a ‘chai’ person and I’m utterly hopeless in making a good cup of tea. But I do love the occasional cup of masala chai especially...

Mitra
Oct 5, 2023


Vlad: The Fabulous Vampire
Ever since I met 𝘎𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘷𝘰, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘺 𝘎𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘵, I wait eagerly for Flavia Drago’s Halloween book of the year. And this year,...

Mitra
Sep 29, 2023


The Light Within You
Diya is very excited about visiting Nani in India for Diwali. It took 7,850 miles for her to reach Nani – her grandma and best friend....

Mitra
Sep 27, 2023
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