This year saw some of the big names in the world of children’s books. Ranging from picture books to cookbooks to inspiring reads to fun story books- there was enough and more to satisfy every kind of reader! And we at KSP Book Club, had a great time reading some of the best names with the kids, and suggesting to other parents, on what’s best for kids! So, as the year draws to a close, we hand pick 5 books that were on a lot of parents’ wishlist! Tell us if you agree with this list and if you have any more suggestions.
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1. Good Night Stories For Rebel GirlsÂ
Author: Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo
Publisher:Â Penguin Random House
Why we like this book:
Featuring women achievers who stood against difficulties and didn’t take ‘no’ for an answer (and hence the label- rebel) from across the world, this is the ideal book you need to read out and hand over to your children to inspire them to reach for the skies. The book steers clear of any controversies shrouding the lives of these women and only gives us the inspiring facts. Sounds about right for a children’s book. Read our review here.Â
2. Kitten The DogÂ
Author:Â Priyanka Talreja GaregratÂ
Publisher:Â Penguin Random HouseÂ
Why we like this book:
The book is all about how Margi raises her little dog by naming it Kitten and all the adventures they enjoy together. All things happy until his roots come back to drag little Kitten away from Margi. Simple yet effective style of narration captures the children’s attention and that’s a win for any children’s author. Read our review here.Â
3. The Boys Who Fought- The Mahabharata For Children
Author:Â Devdutt Pattanaik
Publisher:Â Penguin Random HouseÂ
Why we like this book:
The story of Mahabharatha needs no introductions, but the way it is narrated explains it all. From kids to elders, we all have a fascination towards the epics and the values that it teaches us are endless. Devdutt Pattanaik, who has made mythological stories accessible and enjoyable to children and adults alike, is back with this latest book, after the widely successful “The Girl Who Chose” (Read all about it in KSP Book Club here). This illustrated retelling of the classic will enthral and get your kids all interested to know more about these epics and the stories behind them. Read our review here.Â
4. The Day Grandfather Tickled A TigerÂ
Author: Ruskin Bond
Publisher:Â Penguin Random House
Why we like this book:
Trust grandparents to bring home the best of gifts, to excite the little minds. But what happens when Grandpa brings home a little tiger cub?! They grew fond of each other, spending a lot of time together and loving each other- but what happens when little Timothy- the cub has to be taken away to the zoo? This book, by the legendary author, is a heart warming tale of love and friendship between the tiger cub and Grandpa- something that children would love to read and can relate to.
5. Curious Club- The Rising SunÂ
Author:Â Fredric Cruz
Publisher:Â Curious Club
Why we like this book:
Inspired by the author’s real-life memories at Dadar station, Mumbai, where he has witnessed the visually challenged passengers go about their journey with confidence, this book handles the delicate issue of how we need to make them feel accepted in our group and not feel any different or special. The story weaves around the Curious Club and new people they encounter (some visually challenged and someone who is born deaf), and how they overcome their weakness to march ahead in the journey of life. Read our review here.Â
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Mansi Zaveri
