KSP Book Club: The Wizard Khizr

This latest book by Katha publishers is a winner. Read on to find out why we believe so.
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Remember the Akbar–Birbal stories we grow listening to ore reading back then? Or the famous Thenaliraman stories that always ended with a moral as well as the witty style of solving a mystery? That's exactly the type of story we are visiting today on KSP Book Club. To join hundreds of other parents who are happy with our age-appropriate book recommendations for kids every week, click here right away! 

Today on KSP Book Club: 

On KSP Book Club today, we tell you why we liked Katha's latest book – The Wizard Khizr- an adaptation of a Persian folk tale, retold by the veteran Geeta Dharamarajan. Suitable for kids aged 6 and above, this book tells the story of a Persian king, his wise (or not so wise?!) ministers, a poor man in his kingdom and the mystical Wizard Khizr. The story is very simple. A kingdom in abject poverty seeks the help of a mystical person-but where does he live? Has anyone seen him before? 

What we loved best:

  • The narrative is simple and to the point.
  • The illustrations by Negin Ehtesabian are the highlight in this book, that will keep your kids engrossed till the last page. 
  • Is there always a clear right and wrong? Does a mid path exist? This book dwells on that concept- something the kids will find interesting. 
  • The book also revisits the essential values such as honesty and empathy- a reminder to teach our kids these essentials. 
  • We love the ending where the author gives the kids a brief about erstwhile Persia and about the land and culture of that place. 
  • As a part of their Ta-Da series, the book explains to parents how they can get the kids involved after they read the story. From asking questions to seeing if they understood clearly, to suggesting alternative ways- the book is also an ideal choice for schools and book reviews. 

So, we are saying, yet again, this one is a winner from Katha– that aims at the youngest of the audience with the simplest of languages. And they get it right!

Liked what you read? Click here to buy the book right away! 

 

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