Tigers Forever! published by Katha Books by Ruskin Bond and illustrated by David Stribbling is a wonderful book to introduce your child to this magnificent animal. There was a time when the mighty dinosaurs ruled the earth. We see them only in books, toys, and cartoons now. Though its hard ...
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Instant Pot Saatvik Kichadi | Toka Chef Recipe
Kichadi is one of the famous and staple food of India. There are different types of kichadi, and every state of India has their signature kichadi recipe. Today, I am going to share the Vrindavan style Saatvik kichadi without any onion and garlic. Kichadi is also known as kitchari, khichuri, ...
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Book Review: Bravo Bruno by Arundhati Nath
Bravo Bruno! tells a story about Bruno, a monkey with a veeerrry long tail! Bruno is constantly teased about his tail but one day, it comes to his rescue. Bruno the monkey has an unusually long tail. No, he has "a veerrry long tail!" All the animals in the forest ...
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The Garden of My Imaan | Book Review
The Garden of My Imaan by Farhana Zia is a beautiful book that centers around Aliya, a Muslim middle-grader living in post 9-11 America. The 9-11 incident changed the lives of all Americans, especially the lives of Muslims living in America. What is it like to be an American Muslim, ...
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Book Review: The Ammuchi Puchi by Sharanya Manivannan
The Ammuchi Puchi by Sharanya Manivannan is a book that the children will love reading again and again! Every reading brings back new meaning and fresh delights. "When Anjali and I were really little, we were sort of afraid of our grandmother, Ammuchi." Want a children's book that combines a ...
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Twins: An Activity Book to Combine Drawing and Storytelling
We love art activity books from Tara Books ! Following their books, 8 Ways to Draw an Elephant and 8 ways to Draw Fish comes Twins! What happens when an animal meets its twin? Do they play? Do they fight?
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Yoga for Kids: Why It Will Power Their Bodies For Life
Yoga for kids is a superb way to encourage agility, strength, mindfulness, and mastery right from the beginning!
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Has the Mother Tongue Taken a Backseat? Here's Why Our Kids May Suffer in the Long Run
Has the mother tongue taken a backseat? When the whole world is celebrating bilingualism, why are our children abandoning their mother tongue when it is part of their identity in every way?
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Rose Flavored Milk Popsicle | Toka Chef Recipe
Summer is here, and with summer break we always look for some coolants and ice-creams to beat the heat. Today I am going to share a special summer recipe that I am sure will make you all nostalgic. It is the paal ice as we say in Tamil, or the ...
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Overcoming the Fear of Math: How Do You Teach Your Kids This Valuable Life Skill?
My fear of Math probably stems from the fact that we had really strict teachers who had zero tolerance towards anyone who did not understand a concept right. Let alone clear a doubt, submitting the homework was a task. Truth be told, I am one of those people who still ...
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