booksBook Review: 8 Ways To Draw An Elephant ...imagination portions of this book are already in full swing by page 1. The 16-page book is divided into eight different portions, each of which contains two to three short... By Shivani Shah
booksBook Review: Board Book Favourites My daughter is eight, and each year we go through her book shelves, donating a large portion to charity in order to make room for new books. However, there are... By Aruna Bewtra
booksBook Review: How to Stop Your Grownup from Making Bad Decisions ...columnist, and review her book as if she were any old writer; Judy would NOT want a puff piece, anyway.) We have to applaud any story for kids that has... By The Swaddle Team
booksBook Review: Horrid High ...book that are a welcome relief from the horridness that abounds. Through the actions of the children and these few, kind souls, the book also reinforces the belief that there... By Shivani Shah
Book Review: Heidi ...for us, if it weren’t for history books, classic literature and its Hollywood adaptations. While the contrast between late-19th century life in the Swiss mountains and the city of Frankfurt... By Shivani Shah
booksBook Review: How to Train Your Dragon ...Dragon” movies. Although the main characters are Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III and his dragon Toothless, the similarities between the books and movies end there. In the book, Hiccup, heir to... By Aruna Bewtra
booksBook Review: Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH There are some children’s books that manage to be engaging, exciting, and also educational. “Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH” by Robert C. O’Brien is one of those books.... By Aruna Bewtra
booksBook Review: The Secret Garden ...reading. Children can tackle the book on their own, but parents should be prepared to discuss with them what they’ve read and understood. This is a book best enjoyed together!... By Aruna Bewtra
booksBook Review: It’s Halloween, I’m Turning Green ...this book is a fun read for kids age 6 and older that will be enjoyable even for those who haven’t personally experienced Halloween. The book contains bonus content to... By Shivani Shah
booksBook Review: Peter and the Starcatchers ...first book in a series of five, however, the first three stand alone as a trilogy. Peter and the Starcatchers was also made into a successful Broadway play. The book... By Aruna Bewtra
Book Review: Akbar and The Tricky Traitor History books are filled with stories of the Mughal era, but I doubt any of these stories are told quite as entertainingly as “Akbar and The Tricky Traitor.” Part fact... By Shivani Shah
booksBook Review: Ramayana Divine Loophole ...and lushly illustrated by Sanjay Patel. We read the book together over the course of a few weeks, and not only was this story for kids engaging for all three... By Aruna Bewtra
booksBook Review: Anne of Green Gables ...the old-fashioned, rural setting and customs would not translate to my Bombay girl. However, like any true classic, this book really does transcend time and place. The book was first... By Aruna Bewtra
parentingBook Review: Wonder ...beautiful book that every preteen and teenager (and adult, too) should read. It’s the perfect book to discuss with your kids, as it touches on so many life lessons: the... By Shivani Shah
booksBook Review: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night‑Time ...him to stop and takes away his detective notebook. Later, as Christopher searches his father’s room to retrieve his notebook, he stumbles across letters written by his mother. Her missives... By Aruna Bewtra
booksBook Review: The Conch Bearer ...Banerjee Divakaruni, is one of those books. This book is about a young boy who, through has magical adventures, learns lessons about life. The main character, Anand, is an unlucky... By Aruna Bewtra
preteensBook Review: Semper Fido, A Story For Kids About War ...book in the Dog Tags series takes you right to the war zone with Corporal Gus Dempsey, a US Marine stationed in Afghanistan. Gus is a dog handler, who trains... By Shivani Shah
booksBook Review: Charlotte’s Web ...books do manage to cope with death in a manner appropriate for children while still maintaining an engaging storyline; “Charlotte’s Web,” by E.B. White, is one of those books. The... By Aruna Bewtra
