"Free ebooks for kids, download now and read to your children"
"How to keep your kid engaged? Download this app"
I have at least 50 such ads flashing at me every single day as if to constantly challenge my parenting skills. Being a mother in the digital age is a double-edged sword. Despite the many apps and digital books available online, nothing can really replace the charm of the books. The touch of a book and the memory it triggers is always special, even if we outgrow them. Amidst the myriad classes, and constant pressure to create a competitive environment for kids, I decided to join a quaint library which gave my child and me an opportunity to spend quality time while also having some fun.
In the current scenario where all of us are now homebound, on a quarantining mode, it would be especially good to also detox ourself from the digital hysteria. The constant Whatsapp forwards, Facebook posts, Twitter notifications and news flashes about COVID-19 can be overwhelming and exhausting. In such times, simple pleasures of reading books with kids can be a great mood lifter, and can also reconnect us with our childhoods.
Here is a list of 7 books that are not just enjoyable for kids but for adults too. You can invest in them, and see your kids totally relish the characters, the story and the colourful fun illustrations in each of them. Read on!
1. Lion's Feast
Here is a book that is the epitome of a classic story we've all heard from our grandparents at some point. The most hilarious storyline with quirky character names and the fact that a lion settles for a dosa feast makes this a really fun read. Tuck into your bed and enjoy the sheer joy of reading this book and the happy laughs that your kids will have long after its been read. Published by Karadi tales, written by Lavanya Kartik this book can be purchased here.
Mansi Zaveri
Janani S Koushik
