While summer is a wonderful time for kids to play and unwind, it’s equally critical to keep their minds occupied. One excellent method to do that is through summer reading!

Here are some ideas to spark your child’s imagination and keep them turning the pages all summer long, categorised by age group:

Younger Children (Age 5 and below)

• A Book for Puchku by Deepanjana Pal: This heartwarming story celebrates the joy of books and libraries, perfect for introducing young children to the magic of reading.
• Colours with Radha Krishna(bilingual): A beautiful board book that introduces young children to colours in English and Hindi through enchanting poems about Radha and Krishna.
• The Night Monsterby Sushree Mishra: A beautifully illustrated story that helps children overcome bedtime fears in a gentle and reassuring way.

Middle Graders (Ages 8-12)

• The Adventures of Toto the Auto by Ruta Vyas: This delightful story follows the adventures of Toto, a three-wheeled auto rickshaw who lives in a bustling Indian city.
• The Jungle Radio by Devangana Dash: An exciting adventure set in the Indian wilderness, where a young girl named Mili discovers a magical radio that allows her to communicate with animals.
• Amma, Take Me to the Golden Temple by Bhakti Mathur: A heartwarming story about a young girl’s visit to the Golden Temple in Amritsar, where she learns about Sikhism and the importance of family.

Young Adults (Age 12 and above)

• The Chronicles of Akashby Satyarth Nayak: A thrilling fantasy adventure series set in a mythical India, perfect for fans of Percy Jackson.
• The Sari Shop by Rupi Kaur: A stunning collection of poems that explores themes of love, loss, and identity, perfect for young women finding their voice.
• I Have No Story by Sandip Suri: A thought-provoking coming-of-age story about a young man who travels to the Himalayas in search of himself.

There is a book for your child to read this summer, regardless of age or hobbies! Allow them to delve into various genres and discover novels that will captivate them for hours on end.

Here are some more suggestions to promote summer reading:

• Bring your kids to the library so they can look through the books.
• Read for yourself as an example.
• Make reading a shared family pastime. Every night, curl up on the couch and read a book together.
• Reward readers who reach their reading objectives.
• Have fun with it! Try going on a book scavenger hunt at the library or hosting a reading night with a theme and refreshments.