Weekly Roundup for the Week starting Jun 20, 2021
A wide range of quite diverse topics have been covered by the books of this week. Music, father and son bonding, yoga, power of stories, overcoming grief, transforming places, moon and handcrafted art of doll making are some of them.
The books that I reviewed are as follows :
Zakir and his tabla Dha Dhin Na - A book to celebrate Fathers Day and World Music Day. A story of musical genius Ustad Zakir Hussain and the special bond that he shared with his father Ustad Allarakha. Read on at - https://housefullofbooks.substack.com/p/zakir-and-his-tabla-dha-dhin-na
I Love Yoga - A book to celebrate International Day of Yoga (June 21). It is the perfect way to introduce the various yoga asanas and their benefits to young children. Read on at - https://housefullofbooks.substack.com/p/i-love-yoga
Stories on the Sand - A beautiful book on the timelessness and the unifying power of stories. Children from different parts of the world share the stories in their head by drawing them on the sand in the beaches near them. Read on at - https://housefullofbooks.substack.com/p/i-love-yoga
The Miracle on Sunderbaag Street - A beautiful story inspired by true events of a little girl overcoming her grief, and, helping transform a dump yard into the beautiful garden that it once was. Read on at - https://housefullofbooks.substack.com/p/the-miracle-on-sunderbaag-street
Unhappy Moon - A story of the moon trying to seek attention of everyone as she feels lost and forgotten. Read on at - https://housefullofbooks.substack.com/p/unhappy-moon
The Doll that Bommakka Made - A charming story of how the handcrafted Thalai Atti Bommai (dancing dolls) are made. Read on at - https://housefullofbooks.substack.com/p/the-doll-that-bommakka-made