With summer setting in, it can only mean, more time indoors to relax and rest for the children. And that means- more time curling up on the sofa and reading books for pleasure!
If your child loves reading and you are running out of new ones to feed the reading monster in your homes, say hello to KSP Book Club subscription and you are sorted for an entire year! Week-on-week book lists, book reviews of new releases, tips to raise reluctant readers, interviews with famous authors, conversation starters for kids, word-of-the-week, and fun facts about their favourite authors. All of this is in a simple package that comes straight to your inbox.
As a small preview of what you will get week on week at the KSP Book Club programme, today I share with you short reviews of 2 new books that we are reading this week.
Both of these books are authored by Anusha Veluswamy, popular children’s author and a contributor at KSP. She is also the Founder of Little Dipper Publishing which creates stories and books for children that are culturally rooted, representative, and compassionate.
Where Is Mr. Thookam?
How many times have your kids gone to the bed and then cribbed that they ain’t sleepy? Way too many times, right?! This is a story of a li’l girl, and how she is unable to find Mr. Thookam (love the names rooted in Tamil!) The best part is how she finds help from her elder sister (Akka!) and together they set out on a mission to find the elusive sleep and hand it back to the little girl. A very simple storyline, but beautifully narrated and backed strongly by wonderful illustrations by Janan Abir. Anusha, who has already authored “My Amma’s White Stone Mookuthi” knows how to keep the young readers captive with the suspense elements and the delightful sisters bonding that take the story forward. Suitable for kids 3-8 years. Click here to buy the book.
Maari- A Gift From the Skies
How do you explain the difficulties someone faces in a rural setting, to today’s children nestled in their beds reading a book on their iPad? Author Anusha yet again treads this difficult topic from the eyes of a little girl, who walks the reader through her quiet village, their lives, and culture and what happens when they a crisis hits them. Superb illustrations by Shruti Hemani propel the story forward and helps the reader connect to the protagonist. Suitable for kids 5 and above, this one is a must-read, this summer. Click here to buy the book.
So what book is your child reading this week? Let me know in the comments below.
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