Priya Kumari – The ABCs of Virtue (read Amardeep’s Review)
Prajkta Malvankar Kulkarni’s daughter’s book – Trapped In A Painting: “Eliza is a fun 10 year old who loves art & craft. One day, Eliza accidentally spills glitter on her painting. This incident leads to her getting trapped inside the painting! Patternista along with her evil sidekicks has captured Licious, the magical world inside the painting. How does Eliza get trapped in her own painting? Will Eliza be able to defeat Patternista with the support of her unique friends?” Will she get out of the painting?
The Maxima & Noah Escapades: Rescuing Holland – Many congrats Sivasankari Subramaniya Dorai on your 7 year old daughter Shrisha’s first children’s book published on Amazon Worldwide! We too are super excited to hear that she is the youngest author residing in Holland to achieve this. All the very best for the book!
The Boy Who Loves Numbers: WE HAVE ANOTHER CHILD AUTHOR IN THE HOUSE! Shweta Vij Narayanan’s 6 year old son, Laksh, wrote this book when he was all of 5 years old! It’s for 3-8 years. Do check it out!
Teen Waves: Meet the latest new author in the house Sarab Saini/Kaur who has written Teen Waves, a poetry book on the journeys of teenagers.
My Magic Mirror – A children’s fantasy book, written by Priyanka Das’ 8 year old daughter, Anushka. It’s currently free on kindle unlimited!!
Seven Gems #1: Diamond Dilemma – congrats Ritu Jaswal on your 9 year old daughter’s self published a book on Amazon! Those who are into fantasy, do check it out.
Beaming Child Series Vol. 1: This is Charulatha’s first set of 3 in the Beaming Child series.
New – Beaming Child Series Vol. 2 congrats Charulatha Chandrasekar on your second set of 3 in the beaming child series!
Elise et Lapinou: Le Voyage Commence (The journey begins) – Welcome to the tribe Isha Bhasin and congrats on your book! “Élise et Lapinou” – a unique series of bilingual stories in French and English, is now available in India. It has been created to make the French language journey cheerful for children. Let’s join them in their magical journey of innocence! 
The Village of Manapparai – authored by 10 year old kbc childoo Paulomi Babre, who has written 10 beautiful stories!! The synopsis shared by the author’s mom: “An examination that gave the girls fever, two children who come to steal idlis and a jealousy feud…. There are mysteries at every corner of Manapparai. May it be about a greedy cook, a troublesome boy or the mystery of Detective Yubhashana’s parents, Yubha and her friends Radha and Sumati are always ready to tackle them. There is no mystery too difficult for the four girls to solve. Also, not to forget Paati, who has been Yubha’s backbone. This bag of stories contains all the funny ongoings of Manapparai.”
Gone Goa Gone (The Goa Saga Book 2) Kindle Edition by kbc member Eisha Sarkar!
“In the Age of Discovery, there were three identical crosses. Portugal’s King Manuel I had bestowed one on Vasco da Gama, who discovered the sea route to India. The second he had bestowed on Pedro Álvares Cabral, who discovered Brazil, and the third on Afonso de Albuquerque who established the Portuguese hegemony in the Indian Ocean. Over the centuries two of the crosses have disappeared. Probably they’re hidden away in some antique collectors’ vaults. The third hangs around James’s neck. A clause put in by an ancestor during the Inquisition in Goa prevents Aeram, a practising Muslim, from inheriting Richard Albuquerque’s estates. Only his Christian son, James, can claim the title even though he was born out of wedlock. When Aeram presents Richard’s will in court, Daniel Albuquerque aka Danny (Richard’s cousin) contests the claim. James and Aeram battle the demons of their past to take on Danny and the very powerful Archbishop Patrick to save their estates.When Aeram and Saysha go to New York, they accidentally meet Igor Lebedinsky, a young intern at Aeram’s agent’s office. Saysha discovers that he’s the son of Alexandre Lebedinsky, the mining tycoon from Moscow and brother of her deceased birth-mother.Saysha realizes that James is not an ordinary stuntman. Even her very rich and powerful husband is scared of him. In the forests around the Albuquerque villa on the banks of the Mandovi river, James finally shows her why the property means much more than mere inheritance.”
The Mystery Of Diwali Ka Dwarpal By Roli Gaur Vashisht for 2-6 years
How To Raise An Anti Racist Child by Anam Danish for 7 years+ and a must read for parents as well!
Kausar has reviewed this book in the group here. Excerpts:
The facts about melanin and natural selection are a great way to explain the difference between skin colors to kids. It made for some interesting discussion with my little one and we also covered albinism/vitiligo along with the same. I love how the book understands that it’s OK to notice that we are different. But it’s NOT OK when we bully/tease/judge people based on these diversities. The book empowers children by providing knowledge regarding our diversities and assuring them that they have the power to create a positive change even though they are small.
The last few pages are for parents/guardians regarding the steps we can take to make ourselves, our children as well as those around us more tolerant.
Be Like Nature by kbc member Piyali Mandal Karak’s 6 year old son. Based in California, Onir Karak (child author) has written and published his very first book. He loves to read and write books. While he has many manuscripts, this is the first that he wanted me to publish for his upcoming birthday. Be Like Nature is available on Amazon Kindle for everyone to read.
Through Time: A terrific teleporter travel to the future by kbc member Manisha Khedkar’s son, Akshay. This is Akshay’s first book and is a science fiction book based on the storyline of time travel.
My Act of Heart by kbc member Shruti’s friends – Anjali G Sharma and Deepika Ahuja.
Puhor and Niyor’s Mural of Family Stories by Pritisha Borthakur
I’m a journalist by profession; recently made my debut as a children’s book author with the title “Puhor and Niyor’s Mural of Family Stories”. It is a 1404-word children’s illustrated work, aimed towards a global audience of children between the ages of 4 and 10.
“Puhor and Niyor’s Mural of Family Stories” is a story about families, told by twin brothers Puhor and Niyor. It is a story illustrated with images of each unique family added to a grand mural. These different families include children with two moms, two dads, a single mother, a multiracial family unit, foster and adopted children, pet parents and more. These families teach each other about different types of people, and to not judge others based on their race, gender, sexual identity, disability, differences in background or anything else. They embrace their differences and paint a beautifully coloured mural, as beautiful and colourful as the community itself.
THE BEAR WITH GLASSES AND OTHER SHORT STORIES Kindle Edition by ANSHUMAN GOEL (child author) for 5 years+
Baby & The Red Bird for 0-3 years – debut book by kbc member Soumyashree Rai!! Many congrats to her!
LAL PEELI NEELI VISIT THE SPACE: A SPACE ADVENTURE IN RHYMES Our very own kbc member Khushboo Agarwal has written her debut book for 0-6 years! Quoting her:
Since, the kids like rhyming,
Hence, presenting a Space Adventure with detailed findings.
Lal, Peeli, Neeli,the three sisters of different age respectively,went to space.
In the spaceship , they headed towards the centre,for an exciting space adventure.
They spotted all the Planets and Satellites, Meteors and Meteorites, and learned all the facts with stats.
Suddenly, their spaceship gets stuck in Saturn rings,
Is there any way to save the sisters in a blink?
Come , let’s learn and have an adventurous ride of space,
With the three sisters of different ages.
Magic in My Hands: “No Matter What Problem or Disability You Are Facing, Do What You Really Want to Do Because Life Does Not Give You a Second Chance.” – Jazz by kbc member Richa Porwal’s son, Abeer Porwal
Planet B – Making of M.I.T.R.A by kbc member Ratika van Noord for 10 years+
Quoting Ratika, “The book is printed with soy-based inks on 100% post consumer recycled fibre. This was something I was very particular about, considering the main take-away from this fictional story based in a dystopian future, is waste segregation at source.”
Kbc member, Achira has shared her son’s review of this book and has also shared the inside pages in our fb group here. She recommends it for 8 years+. Excerpts:
“Ela was a young girl and a resident of La Cosa Rechazada, the seventh city of the dull and lifeless Planet B- the planet which had no life other than humans..no beautiful flowers, no breathtaking sunset and no euphonic chirping of the birds. Her life was rather monotonous and repetitive. But one day, Ela and her friends made a stupendous discovery which would eventually change their lives.
You might think the discovery was something like a flying car, or a UFO, or aliens. But no, it was a simple daisy! A daisy was quite a small flower. One could even say that it was a weed! A daisy sounds a simple thing to you and me but it was a humongous discovery for anyone on Plant B. Because on this planet, life was nearly impossible for living creature which was not human– and lo and behold, they had found a live daisy! Almost everyone was jumping up and down with excitement. In order to keep the daisy safe, Professor Polaski, better known as Professor Beanpole helped them by conducting a clean-up of the surroundings. Professor Beanpole helped Ela and her friends to keep the daisy safe for the next few days.
But one night when Ela and her friends decided to check on the daisy to see how it was doing, to their utter shock they saw a group of men plucking the daisy out! It got even worse when those men took them away to Planet A (Ambrosia). Do you think Ela and her friends will escape the wrath of these sinister people? Will they ne able to save the daisy and bring life back on Planet B?
This book teaches us about recycling and the three types of waste. I liked the way they have used different colours to write about the types of waste like green for compostable waste, blue for recyclable waste and red for hazardous waste. I also enjoyed the surprise word searche in the book.
Did you know that in this book, Planet B is the future of our dear Earth? To avoid this future, we should stop using non-renewable resources which are rare , stop throwing our plastic waste in water bodies and start recycling. I like this informative book as it is quite engrossing and the illustrations are glorious. And best part all of this is explained through a thrilling adventure.”
My Crushed Tooth by Vvirajah Chhabra
Tales of Magic and Mischief (a book of 15 short stories) by Peehana Bose who is all of 8 years old!
Once Upon In Our Minds (68 pages) – an anthology written by 5-12yos
Rainforest Stories – Fun Tales with Life Lessons by Chandni Singh for 4-8 years. Achu has shared a detailed review with inside pages in the fb group here.
The Amazing Person You Can Be : Rhymes for little dreamers by Rajdeep Basumatary (28 pages). Maithili has shared a mini review and inside pages here.
kbc member Megha Jain’s 7 yo twins have published their debut books and illustrated them as well!
Araina’s book : Royal Adventures Beyond the Galaxy for 5 years+ (40 pages)
Rish’s book : Max and Lily Love Stars for 3 years+ (32 pages)
The Planet Talks (18 pages) is written by 7 yo Raya.
The Mystery of the Whispering Woods: A Magical Adventure Book for Kids (The Legends of Lunaria 1) Kindle Edition by Archana Nayar
Giggles in the Sky: A Fairy School Adventure by Aarya Singh (28 pages)
Quidditch, Courage and The Gita by Dinakar Velamuri for 7 years onwards (90 pages). 12 yo Ayesha has reviewed the book in our kbc fb group here and shared some inside pages as well. Quoting her:
“Theme: “Quidditch, Courage, and the Gita” is a fascinating blend of fantasy, philosophy, and self-discovery. The author masterfully sews the magical sport of Quidditch from the Harry Potter universe with the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, creating a unique narrative that explores themes of bravery, duty, and inner strength.
Writing Style: The author’s writing is clear and compelling, making it easy for readers to connect with the characters and the lessons they learn. Each chapter is beautifully crafted to include the Sanskrit verse, its transliteration, English Translation and finally its witty connection to Harry Potter.
Overall Impression: One of the standout aspects of the book is its ability to make complex philosophical concepts accessible and relatable. The integration of Quidditch adds an element of excitement and adventure, making the philosophical discussions more dynamic and enjoyable.
What I liked: Its intriguing how the author could connect Gita with the wizarding world. My favourite chapter is Chapter 28- Be Your Best which talks about how each person should preserve his individuality and believe in oneself instead of trying to copy someone. To explain this complex lesson the author beautifully explains how Neville is best with Herbology and landed in trouble while making Polyjuice Potion. Ron otherwise an average student was good at chess and nailed it in the first book just because he believed in himself.
Cherry on the cake: The riddles and word puzzles add an extra ingredient of fun.
Recommendation: Overall, “Quidditch, Courage, and the Gita” is a must-read for fans of fantasy , literature and those interested in exploring deeper philosophical questions.It can be used to introduce the lessons of Gita in a fun way to children. It not only entertains but also inspires readers to reflect on their own lives and the values they hold dear. A Potterhead should not miss this book at any cost.”
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