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Manya Learns to Roar | Book Review

Here comes the next book in the Children First Series - Manya Learns to Roar written by Shruthi Rao and illustrated by Priya Kurian. This book won the Children First Writing competition, organized by Parag, an initiative of Tata Trusts and Duckbill books. You can find the review of the ...

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How To Raise A Reader?

The benefits of reading are indisputable and the task of raising a young reader is monumental. Here are some ways to help parents raise young readers.

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Make Shrinkie Rakhis with Original Artwork for Rakshabandhan

Whether you celebrate Rakshabandhan in the traditional way or have your own ways to celebrate the day, making these Shrinkie Rakhis with your original artwork will be a lot of fun! You Will Need Plastic Food Saving Box Scissors Sharpies Hole Puncher Aluminium Foil Thread to Make the Rakhis Steps ...

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We are One | Book Review

Are you one of the many parents who faces questions like, " why is our language different from my friend's? " "why don't we eat steak but he/she does? " and such. Then, We are One is the book for you. About We are One Author, Pinky, mother of a ...

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DIY Stamps - A Fun Activity for the Summer

Be it summer days or weekend breaks, art and craft is one of the best and easiest ways to keep young kids engaged!

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Kittu's Very Mad Day | Book Review

Are you looking for a gripping and a fascinating chapter book for your young reader? Then you have to check this book - Kittu's Very Mad Day by Harshikaa Udasi. The book is illustrated by Lavanya Naidu and published by Duckbill books. This book was a winner of the Children's ...

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8 Board Books with an Indian Theme

Board books are the perfect way to introduce babies to the reading world. But did you know that Indian board books existed? Here are some of our favorite Indian board books that you never knew existed!

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12 Ways to Raise Little Eco-Warriors

We are well-aware of the many environmental threats facing our planet. We also know that we as a species are entirely accountable. While it's definitely not late as adults to start fixing things, it's even more critical to raise a generation that will care better for our only home. Here ...

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Two Indonesian Trickster Folk Tales by Nathan Kumar Scott | Book Review

" The Great Race " is an Indonesian trickster tale retold by Nathan Kumar Scott. It is the third story in the Kanchil series. The other books in the series include the popular ' Mangoes and Bananas ' and ' The Sacred Banana Leaf '. The Plot The Great Race ...

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Toka Chef Recipe: Baked Baati Churma, A Rajasthani Special

We are exploring the tigers of Ranthambore, Rajasthan this month at Toka Box . So we decided to explore the royal food of Rajasthan too. :-) So, here comes the Baked Baati Churma recipe which is a famous Rajasthani delicacy. Baati is nothing but baked wheat rolls, and churma is ...

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