How often do your kids pick up a book that is different from what they are reading currently? At some point or the other, our kids are going to fall into a rut where they read a particular genre over and over again. Mine did!
She was so fascinated with the fantasy series that my house was inhabited with the Harry Potters, Hermoine Grangers and Percy Jacksons. Only after she finished a full cycle of 2-3 series she gave up on this genre and migrated to the next one. Also it had to do something with me placing non–fiction books in front on the bookshelf and me showing some intent to read them! That worked. How are you getting your kids to read new genres? Check out some of the tips we have shared earlier here.
Also, do check out our exclusive book lists for your kids this summer on KSP Summer Fun Factory. There's something for every age and every interest in these book lists!
On KSP Book Club today, we will be talking about one of the new releases that we are reading with the kids this week. Go ahead, read the review and tell us if you and the kids have read it too (or are planning to do it)
What book are we talking about:
Today on KSP Book Club we talk about "The Magic In My Fingers" by Nandita Da Cunha and published by Karadi Tales. This book aimed at 6+ age group is a simple narration of the dreams and aspirations of a little girl Roohi, the obstacles she faces and how she ends up in her pursuit. Based on the life of the Sitar and Surbahar Prodigy Annapoorna Devi, this story reveals how she identified her passion for the instrument and the magic in her fingers by chance. With just 2 main characters and one who you will hear about more but not meet, The Magic In My Fingers is a good read for your kids to teach them to be strong and confident in what they believe in and to pursue their dreams, like this legend did.
WIth a note about Annapoorna Devi and her achievements, the kids will get a sneak peek at the legends our country has produced. Nandita Da Cunha who earlier wrote Just Like Papa (read review here) sticks to simple and comprehendible sentences for young readers that gets them into the suspense mode of what happens next. The illustrations by Nayantara Surendranath and Kanimozhi A are interesting and take the reader on a parallel visual journey.
End verdict- Children don't often fare week in things we wish them to do, and instead would be eager to learn a new and hidden skill. They need that encouragement to explore what the heart pursues- this book helps them understand that in a simple way.
Age: 6+
KSP Team
