Published By: Hyperion Books, New York Story and Illustrations: Mo Willems Then Leonardo made a very BIG decision. In a Sentence: It’s official: I am in love with Leonardo the terrible monster. What is it About: It’s about how Mo Willems keeps getting awesome and more awesome with every new book! Well, this one Read More
Published By: Pratham Books Story: Radha HS Illustrations: Ruchi Shah Rs 10 I can’t knit, cats can’t write, fish can’t blink… In more than one Sentence: There are things you can do, things you can’t; there are things others can do, things others can’t. And then there are things that you can do Read More
Published By: Karadi Tales Story: Lavanya R. N. Illustrations: Shilo Shiv Suleman Rs 95 While other kids were out in the playground, he was always found beneath a tree with his books. In a Sentence: A celebration of the power of knowledge / intellect. What is it About: Shesha is the quiet one in Read More
This fantastic headshot of Debbie’s has been captured by Beckett Gladney. Wohoo! I pulled off a coup of sorts by getting Debbie Ridpath Ohi, an illustrator whose work makes me go all gooey, to say yes for an interview! If you can’t see me dance now, that’s because my children have forced me onto Read More
I’m happy and honoured to feature award winning author, blogger, and editor Jo Lindsell’s latest picture book Fairy May on this website as part of Jo’s virtual tour through February and March 2013. And a big shout out to Devaki at Little Readers’ Nook for her suggestion to include the possible places/ links to buy the books featured! Thanks, Read More
I’m delighted to say that I’ve done a guest post for Sandy Brehl’s blog, Unpacking the Power of Picture Books today, where I talk about why my children and I find it difficult to connect with most of the picture books that come out in India. Sandy and I got acquainted online through our common love for Read More
This is an illustrated story book. If you notice a change in the format of the review, it is because the reviewing parameters used for picture books (including ratings) cannot be applied to illustrated story books. (Confused? Read here.) Published By: Karadi Tales Story: Manasi Subramaniam Illustrations: Ayswarya Sankarnarayanan Rs 95 ‘I Read More
Published By: Tulika Publishers Story: Nandini Nayar Illustrations: Zeel Sanghvi Translation: Vidhu Purkayastha Bilingual – English / Hindi Rs 95 ‘Guddu,’ said his mother, ‘I want to take a photo of you!’ In a Sentence: Friends = happiness = smile What is it About: A doting mommy wants to click a photograph Read More
I’m delighted to feature a book that is not from a mainstream publishing house. It’s so heartening to see that there are so many super talented people out there doing their bit to bring out lovely books for children! Published By: Goa1556 Story and Illustrations: Angela Ferrao Rs 50 (in Goa) Fuloos was excited Read More
Published By:Tulika Story and Illustrations: Vinod Lal Heera Eshwar Rs 65 Let’s catch the rain wherever it falls! In a Sentence: Let’s catch the rain – the most widely ignored common sense. What is it About: The message is so simple, it’ll give you goosebumps wondering why nothing is being done Read More