Reading is not just good for your child’s vocabulary but it also helps build their creativity and expand their imagination. Books help retain that childlike wonder in your kids and keep them occupied in a world of their imaginative creation. Here is a list of Indian authors with great storybooks for children that are not only good for their vocabulary and language skills, but a great way to expedite their imagination.
Soumya Rajendran- A trailblazer when it comes to crafting gender-sensitive books and resources for kids, this author has been lauded by critics and been awarded by Sahitya Akademi for her book Mayil Will Not Be Quiet! A visionary when it comes to creating socially aware stories for children, her work like the Pleasant Rakhshasa, Monday to Sunday, etc are recommended reading material by CBSE. Check out her books here!
Ruskin Bond- A literary genius when it comes to writing wholesome books for children, Ruskin Bond creates an imaginary world for children of all age groups, that they quickly get engrossed in. His words and storytelling transport us to the dew-dropped mountains of Dehradun and Mussourie. His characters have myriad adventures across India, beautifully describing the flora and the fauna they encounter. Ruskin Bond’s storybooks for children are a classic, get your collection here!
Arundhati Venkatesh- Arundhati, a seasoned IT professional, soon turned her interests to kid’s literature after she realized the importance and the significance of storytelling after she realized how much her son enjoyed reading Anoushka Shankar’s kids storybooks. Having lived across 4 continents and growing up in different cities, her stories have a worldly flavor and a cosmopolitan theme that is set to delight both kids and their parents. Her storybooks for children such as Tiffin Thief, Petu Pumpkin Tooth Troubles, Bookasura, etc are inspired by her growing-up experience and are colorful tales that are bound to keep your child hooked. Get them here!
Natasha Sharma- A former corporate hotshot at Pizza Hut, Natasha Sharma writes storybooks for children spread across a wide age range. Her books Princess Easy Pleasy and Rooster Raga are a hit with younger while her series History Mystery is great for your older kids, which helps with their grammar and punctuation skills. With accolades for her writing style increasing by the day, it is no surprise that her book Kaka and Munni is on the CBSE recommended reading list. Get your books here today!
Roopa Pai- The author of the celebrated series Taranauts which is India’s first-ever fantasy adventure series for children, Roopa Pai, a computer engineer turned author always wanted to craft stories for children. The recurring themes in her book are science and problem-solving thanks to her computer science background. She has been awarded the Children’s Book Trust award and her storybooks for children like the best-selling 4 part science series ‘Sister Siste’r has been translated into 11 languages. Get your hands on her books here!
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