Category: Book Reviews
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I Can Eat a Rainbow by Olena Rose
I Can Eat a Rainbow is a colourful and fun book that introduces young children to different fruits and vegetables. The illustrations are bright and cheerful, and the rhymes are catchy and easy to remember. However, I felt that the book could have been more informative and educational. For example, it does not explain why…
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Sadie Sprocket Builds a Rocket by Sue Fliess, Annabel Tempest
This book is a blast! Sadie Sprocket is a girl who loves rockets and dreams of going to Mars. She plans, builds, and launches her rocket with the help of her friends and family. Along the way, she learns about perseverance, teamwork, and the wonders of space. The rhyming text is catchy and fun, and…
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The Prickly Problem by Cheryl Daveiga, Luis Peres
I loved this book! It is a charming and funny story about a porcupine who makes magic potions for his animal friends in the desert. The illustrations are colourful and whimsical, and the characters are adorable. The book teaches a valuable lesson about kindness and compassion, even for those who seem prickly and mean. The…
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Andre: The Best Big Brother by Mikaela Wilson, Pardeep Mehra
Buy this book if your son is going to be a big brother soon. He would love the story and the illustrations. It can help him relate to André’s feelings and learn how he can help with the new baby. He may also enjoy the other books in the series about André and Noelle’s adventures.…
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The Merry Cherry by Elisa Anderson
Give this book a read with your little ones if they are fond of cherries and stories. I am sure kids this age will enjoy reading this book as it has colourful illustrations. The story is about a cherry named Cherry Boo who wants to spread happiness to everyone, but no one seems to appreciate…
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The Adventures Of Tootsie Lama by Stuti Agarwal
I loved this book! It is a charming and heartwarming story of a brave and resilient girl who lives by herself in Darjeeling. Tootsie Lama is an orphan who lost her adoptive parents in a landslide, but she does not let that stop her from enjoying life and having fun with her friend Tenzing. She…
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A Bee On Christmas by Elisa Anderson
This book is a cute story about a lazy bee who learns the value of hard work and friendship from a kind ant. The illustrations are colourful and appealing, and the moral lesson is clear. However, I felt that the story was too short and simple, as well as seems to be inspired by one…
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Have a Little Patience by Sarah Read
A must-read for kids who struggle with waiting for their turn and get frustrated quickly. They will love the story of this little girl who learns how to cope with her impatience and finds out that some things are worth the wait. The illustrations are bright and engaging, and the rhymes are catchy and easy…
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Two Sisters from Mahabharat by Susheela Hegde
This book is a gem for anyone who loves Indian mythology and culture. It tells the story of two sisters, Kadru and Vinata, who married Sage Kashayapa and became mothers of a thousand nagas, and Aruna and Garuda in the epic Mahabharat. The book explores their lives, choices, sacrifices and relationships with their sons in…
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The Most Fantastic Crayon by Liz Fletcher
I have read a lot of children’s books that have agenda to teach something valuable. But this one is my favourite. The Orange crayon thinks it is the mightiest colour and that everything in the world should be orange. All the other colours gather and explain the importance of their presence. It is truly a…
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