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Orris and Timble: The Beginning
Kate DiCamilloโs books are always phenomenal and โ๐ข๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ง๐ถ๐บ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ: ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ดโ โ a stunning chapter book...

Mitra
Nov 19, 2023


Something, Someday
Some books come at just the right time. โ๐ฆ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ด, ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐โ by Amanda Gorman and Christian Robinson, hits the bullโs eye...

Mitra
Nov 19, 2023


Otto The Ornament
Troy Cummings has his way with words and he does it again with โ๐ข๐๐๐ผ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ข๐ฟ๐ป๐ฎ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐โ. Otto is a glittery and colourful...

Mitra
Nov 18, 2023


A Voice Like Yours
Frank Murphyโs books are always an inspiration and his upcoming โ๐ ๐ฉ๐ผ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐โ 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. โ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ก๐ฎ๐บ๐ฒโ 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 youโve 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
โ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟโ 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!
โ๐ข๐ต, ๐ข๐น๐ถ๐๐ฒ!โ is for all the art teachers and budding artists out thereโฆ 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 โ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ญ๐๐น๐ถโ 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
โ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ, ๐ฆ๐๐ถ๐น๐นโ is a tender book on missing someone โ 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 โchaiโ person and Iโm 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 ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ข๐ท๐ฐ, ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐๐ฉ๐บ ๐๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ด๐ต, I wait eagerly for Flavia Dragoโs Halloween book of the year. And this year,...

Mitra
Sep 29, 2023


Things In The Basement
Milo and his family move into a new house. Miloโs mother has her hands full taking care of twin babies. One day she canโt find baby...

Mitra
Sep 27, 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 โ her grandma and best friend....

Mitra
Sep 27, 2023


Butt Or Face
After a long wait, finally it was my turn to borrow this book โ one look, and the reason for the long book reservation queue is obvious....

Mitra
Sep 25, 2023


Link + Hud
Now reading: โ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ธ + ๐๐๐ฑ: ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฏ๐ ๐ฎ ๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐ฟโ โ the latest from the Pumphrey brothers, a blend of prose and graphic-novel.

Mitra
Sep 21, 2023
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