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How do we help our children dive deeper into the books they are reading? Reading isn't just about knowing how to read but also understanding a book, its characters, their motivations, the story, and more. Sangitha Krishnamurthi gives us a great list of activities that enhance comprehension.

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Two Great Books: 'Sadiq Wants to Stitch' and 'The Clever Tailor'

'Sadiq Wants to Stitch' by Mamta Nainy is truly a lovely book! Sadiq loves to stitch colorful patterns on rugs like his Ammi. But his Ammi thinks otherwise. What happens next?

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The Toka Box Top South Asian Books of 2020

To celebrate the best in South Asian Fiction children, we present the Toka Box Top South Asian Children's Books of 2020!

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16 Books For Children for Republic Day

We give you 16 amazing children's books on Indian history perfect for Republic Day and Independence Day!

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3 Delicious Sankranti and Pongal Sweet Recipes

Pongal, Sankranti, Lohri -- the festival of harvest and of new beginnings is around the corner. We give you 3 lovely sweet dishes to celebrate the occasion!

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All our Chapter Book Picks for Children from 2020!

We take you through all our Chapter Book Picks for the year!

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Books we recommend this week!

The pandemic may have stopped us temporarily on our tracks but when it comes to books, the show must go on! Here are some amazing books we received and loved this week. There is something for everyone here, so watch out!

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7 Diwali Sweets With a Crossover Flavor

Diwali is here and we bring you 7 Diwali sweets with a crossover flavor. From instant choco nariyal laddus to baked spicy Shankarapali, these recipes combine the best flavors of India and the rest of the world. Enjoy!

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7 Kinds of Board books For Your Baby Library!

We give you 7 kinds of board books that every baby's library should have.

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