Sona is a twelve-year-old Nepali girl living in Darjeeling with her mother and brother, trying to make ends meet. After her father’s death due to Covid, everything narrowed. Her mother works at a tea plantation; her brother, Samiran Daju, takes on whatever work he can find and cooks for the family when he is home.
What happens when an unexpected visitor arrives at your doorstep and decides to stay? This heartwarming tale follows young Nisha and Kiki, an injured crow who comes into her life and completely changes her world!
This book is just the print copy of the same roller-coaster videos “Arey Pata Hai” where the authors Nipun Jain and Mohit Mamoria trap you with – a curiosity carnival, a trivia treasure chest, and a cheeky reminder that the world is far stranger (and funnier) than we think.
The story opens by introducing the residents of Banian Tree Avenue, a quaint and quiet neighbourhood in Chennai, lined with leafy trees on both sides. When Kannalmozhi and her mother move in, they become the first to set up a fruit stall on the street. Soon, other vendors follow.
The book stars Charred the Bard (a jungle crow) who takes us on a trip across the wildlife parks in India, from Kaziranga in the north east to Lakshadweep in the west.
We thought it was high time to compile a curation of the most recommended activity books by our parents from various publishers.
Pickle Yolk Books have award winning and incredibly beautiful picture books for 3-7yrs. Each one of them is unique – from the topic/issue the author chooses to address, to the unparalleled illustrations, to the directness and candidness, to the subtle nuances. We strongly feel that every parent who is raising a sensitive and kind child must ensure at least a few (if not all!) of these enchanting books are included in the home library.
Here is a curated listicle of the products that our members have ordered from Amazon (via our website) and recommend in 2026!
Two close friends – Geet and Rima, full of energy and ideas, set their hearts on winning the prize at their school fest. Along the way, they face tough competition from other stalls and even have a few minor arguments.
One day Prabir’s flute breaks in an accident. He builds himself a new flute with a stalk of bamboo cut from a clump growing in the junkyard. But many days later, when he plays the flute at a wedding, the flute makes sad, wailing sounds!
The story revolves around a pair of heirloom earrings that were accidentally slipped off into Nooni’s backpack at the airport in Bangalore.
