Book Review: Ninja Nani and the Zapped Zombies written by Lavanya Karthik and published by Duckbill
The second in the Ninja Nani series written by Lavanya Karthik and published by Duckbill, this book is hilarious, fast-paced and gripping, with the villain hiding in plain sight! Ninja Nani and the Zapped Zombies is the second book in the Ninja Nani series, but also a standalone book in ...
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4 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting Solids
Starting solids for your baby? Here are some common mistakes to avoid When I started solids for my baby girl, she was 6 months old. She was showing signs of readiness. She could sit up and her neck was upright. We had also taken her for her anna prachanam (an ...
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Here's why STEAM is the new STEM in Education
We have all heard of the STEM subjects -- Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. But what about STEAM? Yes, when you put the Arts in there, you turbocharge your child's learning like never before. When we were young, subjects in schools were taught in siloes. English, Biology, Physics, Math and ...
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Instant Pot Dhokla | Independence Day Special
The 72nd Independence day of India is right around the corner. We even have the Toka History series now through September as part of the Gandhi box! So I decided to go with a grab and go snack recipe from the land of Gujarat and capture the feel of India. ...
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Two Bilingual Book Reviews: One and Many, The Lion and the Fox
One and Many is a beautiful bilingual book from Tulika publications that play on the words 'one and many' and 'ek aur bahut saarey' beautifully. Bilingual books are a great way to introduce a child to many languages in a single sitting! This Hindi-English Bilingual book Ek Aur Bahut Saarey ...
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24 Magazines for Children We Highly Recommend
Looking for magazines for kids? There are tons of publications out there but only a handful of them produce engaging, diverse and quality material.
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'The Snake and the Frogs' retold by Mariam Karim-Ahlawat: Bilingual Book Review
The Snake and the Frogs is a beautiful bilingual book published by Tulika. It is based on a beloved Panchatantra tale retold by Mariam Karim-Ahlawat. Children love animal stories. Dig into our country's rich storytelling tradition with this engrossing tale! Panchatantra stories are the oldest surviving fables from Ancient India. ...
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How I Got My Baby to Love Books
Books for babies are designed to stimulate them and engage their senses. They also serve as a first step towards communication. Here's how this mamma got her baby to like picture books. My son is now almost one. Till recently he would protest and try and wriggle away when he ...
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7 Great Gift Alternatives to Toys
Looking for gifts for children? Want to give something other than toys as a birthday gift? We have some wonderful ideas!
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Book Review: Always Anjali by Sheetal Sheth
Always Anjali is a beautiful children's book about a 7-year-old who feels out of place in her environment. Anjali is 7 yrs old and is excited to get her new bike and take it to her school carnival with her friends Courtney and Mary. At the carnival, they decide to ...
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