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Into the deep end

In the midst of summer when community facilities started opening up (with limited users) I decided to enroll Advaith for swimming. As someone who enjoys

September 30, 2020September 30, 2020 by ourbooksandthings4 Min Reading
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Bringing up ‘Kerala Kutty’

“Amma, Ghadikaram evide?” (“Amma, where is the clock?”) I almost fell off my chair this morning as Adu asked me that.  ‘Ghadikaram’!? Seriously? (I don’t

September 22, 2020September 23, 2020 by ourbooksandthings2 Min Reading
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The new normal beckons new ways of learning

Not so long ago, when the world had not yet heard of Covid-19, “screen time” was the code word most parents used so that they

September 2, 2020September 9, 2020 by 2 Min Reading

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Super stoked! 😍😍 Thank you SO much for choo Super stoked! 😍😍 Thank you SO much for choosing to read Adu's story. 🙏🙏 Also, We are now on Amazon! 💃💃 Many of you reached out asking if there is a hard copy being planned. We are currently exploring options to see if its viable given the circumstances. Fingers crossed! 🤞🤞 Have a great weekend everyone and see you all on the other side!❤❤ #childrensbookillustration #kidstorybook #AdusFirstSadya #Kidlit #kidlitillustrations #picturebooks #childrensebooks #Indianbooks
After a few exciting months of writing, editing an After a few exciting months of writing, editing and rewriting, I am so thrilled to announce that my first children's story book is finally OUT today! 😍😍😍😍 'Adu's First Sadya' highlights a young child's experience of enjoying a traditional meal that is both flavourful and fascinating. This story would not have come alive if it were not for the brilliant illustrations by @padmasreemurali Click on the link in bio to read / download the e-book. Request you to also share the book with your friends and family members who may have young readers at home. Happy reading with your little ones❤❤👨‍👩‍👧‍👦👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 📚📚📚📚 #kidlit #raisingreaders #kidlitillustrations #childrensbooks #picturebooks #readingisfun #childrensbooks2020 #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookauthorsofinstagram #Kerala #sadyastories #booksforkids #childrenspicturebooks
If you grew up on a steady diet of Amar Chitra Kat If you grew up on a steady diet of Amar Chitra Katha, this picture should bring a smile to your face. 😍😍📚📚 These were gifted to the little fellow, but clearly I am not ready to hand it to him, not just yet! Devouring them today felt just as good as it did all those years ago. 💕💕👩👩 #AmarChitraKatha #nostalgia #bookwormlife #booksin2020 #comics #mythologicalstoriesofindia
A few days ago we celebrated World Mental Health D A few days ago we celebrated World Mental Health Day. If you ask me, everyday should be Mental Health Day. It is never too early to talk about feelings, self care and mental well being. This brings me to my next book recommendation. 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼 The 4yo recently went through a phase where he was trying to make sense of "feelings", or words that describe different emotions. And by that mean emotions that go beyond just 'happy' or 'sad'. Each time he came across such words, the questions would begin.. " Amma, can you show 'jealous' ? " Amma, can you make 'calm' face? " Amma, 'disappointed' means?? Since I lack the prowess of a Kathakali artist (Read making facial expressions🙈) my answers would often be stories/incidents with the said emotions in context. Until I stumbled upon this gem of a book. 📚📚📚 Usborne " All About Feelings" Any Usborne book for children is an investment and this one is no different. Packed with beautiful narratives and supporting illustrations, this book dives deep into the world of feelings and emotions. Trust me, It is sheer joy to read!! (needs an adult unless child is older to read on his/her own.) ✅The text and pictures not just help the little ones understand what they are going through but also encourages them to talk about it, and details little ways to manage their emotions. ( swipe left to see inner pages) ✅ It addresses probable reasons behind feelings, jumbled feelings, changing feelings and so on. There were certain parts which the 4 year old found a little tough to comprehend at first, and that is okay. (We would go back and re-read when I felt he was ready. ) ✅ 💯It is never too early to talk about mental wellbeing. And the book does exactly that. There is a section on 'being kind to yourself' which is well explained to resonate with a young mind. What is not to love!! I would urge you to add this to your childs bookshelf. It is totally worth it. 😍 #childrensbooks #raisingareader #UsborneBooks #AduReads #MentalHealth #MentalWellbeing #AllAboutFeelings
Do you remember your first Sadya? Guess who went f Do you remember your first Sadya? Guess who went for his! 🤤🤤😉😉 ... ... ... ... #WatchThisSpace #kidlit #storiesforkids #storytellingisfun #raisingreaders #kidlitillustrations #childrensbooks #picturebooks #readingisfun #childrensbooks2020 #childrensbookillustration #Kerala #sadyastories #booksforkids #childrensstorybooks
Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis 📚📚📚 One of my favourite podcasters had listed this book as a must-read. And that's how it landed in my library list. The author, Rachel Hollis is a popular blogger, motivational speaker and podcaster. She runs her own lifestyle website and media company. In the book, Rachel discusses several lies that she used to believe about herself, and how it left her anxious and overwhelmed. Some of them being - a bad mother, terrible writer, never good enough for anything, defined by her weight, always needed a hero, and so on. She narrates each of these chapter-wise, along with the actions (as advice to the reader) that she took to regain her confidence. The writing is just okay. While some of the chapters resonated with me, I did find the others repetitive and preachy. But what is to be admired about the author is her courage to be brutally honest and share parts of her life that are deeply personal. Rachel dives deep into her own personal trauma, struggles, insecurities to remind that reader that ' you too can overcome this.' A one-time swift read, only if you are in the frame of mind for 'advice'. I wish it had been more constructive though. #booksin2020 #bookworm #blogger #girlwashyourface #rachelhollis
So excited to announce - My latest project is in i So excited to announce - My latest project is in its last leg!! 😍😍 I have been collaborating with the super talented @padmasreemurali and can't wait to share it with you all soon!! 🍀🍀🍀🍀 Some of our fondest childhood memories are often associated with food. Agree? In my case, a traditional sadya brings back the most memorable ones. (Including that one time when I got reprimanded for asking for 6 pappadoms in a row! 😷😂) Eating a sadya back home is always a unique experience. The rush to be seated, non stop commentary with cousins, competing to see who can polish off the meal first, calling out to a familiar face across the table, licking the fingers clean after payasam ....I could go on and on! What are your fondest (mouthwatering) memories? 🤤🤤🤤 #WatchThisSpace #ComingSoon #PetProject #bookworm #AduandAmma
In the midst of summer when community facilities s In the midst of summer when community facilities started opening up (with limited users) I decided to enroll Advaith for swimming. As someone who enjoys being in the water, I figured it was the best way to keep him busy as there was practically nothing else to do. To motivate him further, I also gave him a short speech about how his mother is a ‘swimmer’ and how everyone must know this life skill, blah blah. Now that I was taking the brat to the pool, I didn't want to just sit around just watching him. I decided to get into the water and ‘hone my skills’. Mind you, I exuded confidence on day one. ‘of course woman, you know how to swim. Remember the classes that you took during school summer break?You got this!” Until I didn't. And how. 🙈🙈 <Link in bio to read the rest of the post. Sure wasn't an easy one to write! 😳🤐 > #AduandAmma #Blogger #mombloggers #UAEmomblogger #TheExpatLife
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