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Festivals to Friendships: New Books Every Child Will Love!

October brings a magical mix of fun and adventure for young readers! There’s no better time to dive into stories that inspire, uplift, and educate. From heartfelt tales of body positivity to exciting journeys through Indian festivals and timeless myths, these new books offer something for every curious mind.

Find your next favorite read.

 

Hug Yourself
Hug Yourself || Vinitha et al.

Too dark, too fair, too skinny, too big, too much hair, too little hair— today’s teenagers deal with endless body-image issues. With access to many universes at the tip of their devices, they are constantly bombarded with beauty standards that are portrayed as ‘normal’. But the human body is a thing of beauty and wonder that works hard for us. And regardless of how we look, it’s who we are that matters.

Sixteen wonderful writers come together in this powerful anthology to share narratives that explore multiple themes on body positivity with the hope of helping empower teenagers navigate their modern worlds.

 

My Little Book of Nava Durga
My Little Book of Nava Durga || Nalini Ramachandran

This Navaratri, make way for the guardians divine,
Goddess Durga and her avatars nine!

With charming illustrations and simple language, this short tale about Nava Durga will entertain and delight.

Collect all books in the series!
WHY YOU SHOULD BUY THIS BOOK:

AGE APPROPRIATE: Written in simple language to make reading easy for readers 3 and up
STURDY AND DURABLE: Perfect for learning and playing for a long time
SAFE FOR BABY: Handy format makes this safe for your baby
PERFECTLY SIZED BOOKS: Easy and convenient for little readers to hold
BRIGHT AND FUN PICTURES: To keep your little one interested and engaged
A PERFECT GIFT: For every preschooler for a holistic learning experience

 

My Little Book of Navratri: Illustrated board books on the Indian festival of Navratri | Hindu mythology for kids age 3+
My Little Book of Navratri || Ashwitha Jayakumar

This charming board book explores the customs, traditions and stories behind the spirited festival of Navratri.
Discover the many ways in which people celebrate this festival, feel the beat of the dhak and the rhythm of dandiya, and soak in the nine nights and ten days of festivities, food and community spirit that bring families and friends together.
This series of charmingly illustrated board books introduces kids to customstraditions and stories behind important festivals like Navratri, Diwali and Holi.

  • Explore the buzz of activities and rituals and discover how festivals connect us to our roots
  • Dotted with interesting facts about each festival as well as an interactive seek-and-find activity.
  • Suitable for bedtime reading and parent-child association.
  • Perfect way to familiarize young readers with India’s rich cultural fabric.
  • These books offer a fun and enjoyable introduction to timeless myths and festivals for modern kids.
  • A must have to impart important life lessons
  • Collect all books in the series!
Rebel with a Cause
Rebel with a Cause || Mamta Nainy

‘Aren’t girls and boys equal?’

Right from childhood, Chunni’s favourite word was ‘why’. Why is the sky blue and the grass green? Why can’t I look at the sun for long? Why can’t I have short hair like my brothers?
Chunni’s curious mind was always bubbling with questions. One day, when a coach arrives to teach her brothers how to ride a snowy white horse, Chunni decides she wants to ride, too.

But when she’s told she can’t because she’s a girl, will Chunni have the courage to stand up for herself and ask the most important question of all: why not?

 

Fishbowl
Fishbowl || Varsha Seshan

Dead. My parents are dead.
It’s . . . my fault?
Voices, noises, whispers.
I build a fragile, safe world against it all.
For now, I’m safe.
But will I ever . . . be me?

 

Where Does It Hurt? (Hook Book)
Where Does It Hurt? || Samina Mishra

If you are hurting
Perhaps all you need
Is someone to ask you
Where does it hurt?

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