an easy school keepsake book idea
So our 1st grade year just started and I am going to be totally honest here. With the crazy busy summer, I opened my son’s kindergarten backpack the night before school sta
padmini is powerful (and so are you)
Recently I had a chance to review a children’s book that evokes so much more than the learning aspect of it. Padmini Is Powerful, sold by Bharat Babies, is an Indian i
book review: celebrate, durga puja with me!
Recently, I got to check out a book called “Celebrate Durga Puja with Me!” by author and mother, Shoumi Sen. I’m always looking for children’s’ book
book review: ruby comes home
Ruby Comes Home is a true story about a dog who is searching for love and a place to call home. Ruby exemplifies courage, determination, forgiveness and love. Reading this b
book review: the book with no pictures
So we talk about how wordless picture books are great for kids, instilling imagination and all sorts of good stuff. But what about…a book with no pictures and only words for
bharat babies: book review and giveaway
When Bharat Babies spoke to us for a book review, we knew we would jive. We love their stuff and their company story! In the Spring of 2013, Founder Sailaja Joshi was on a mission
wordless books for little ones
I remember when my sister-in-law gave my little one a wordless book when he was just over a year old. It was an autographed copy of ABC Dream by Kim Krans. I knew it was spec
books for siblings of special needs kids
Recently, I was at my son’s school and talking with one of his classmate’s mom. We were chatting about the challenges of having multiple kids so close in age.
kids’ summer reading guide (ages 0-12)
Remember reading is important year round, not just when school is in session. Check out our kids’ summer reading guide. It’s broken down by age groups with good re
book review: a very merry hindu christmas
Growing up in small town southern Virginia, we were one of only a handful of Indian families. My parents did wonderfully at helping us learn about our culture, religion and celeb