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Summer of 2021, as we were reading some amazing stories in children's literature at our family, we thought of exploring this world of stories along with other children.
And on May 08, we began our journey to the magical land of stories with ever-adorable purple munchkin, Puchku - Puchku who told us "Words can be wise, words can be funny, words can be sad and words can be sunny. When you put words together, they make sentences. And sentences become stories. Read it and WHOOSH! You are in another world! ”
And as we tread along the trail in this fascinating and magical world of stories, we made friends with, the Imaginative Frances, Angry Akku, Happy Nani and Venky, Sad and Silent Shanti Kumari, Hilarious Amelia Bedelia, Duncan and his quitting crayons, the Brave Frog and Toad, the Silly and Proud Petunia, the Wild Max, Princess Lenore who wished for the moon and many many more...
At Once Upon a Story Time, we meet once a week, read a story together and also do some activities to understand ourselves and the world around us.
LATEST STORIES
LATEST STORIES
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!
"Everybody knows the story of the Three Little Pigs. Or at least they think they do. But I'll let you in on a little secret. Nobody knows the real story, because nobody has ever heard my side of the story." That's Alexander T. Wolf talking, and he'd like to set the record straight.
He says, "I don't know how this whole Big Bad Wolf thing got started, but it's all wrong . . . The real story is about a sneeze and a cup of sugar."
In revelatory newspaper style, this brilliant picture book exposes the truth about the three little porkers, and one A. Wolf. Putting a brilliantly inventive and very funny spin on fairy tales, Jon Scieszka bring a refreshing contemporary twist to a familiar original.- Booktrust review
Moyna lives in a little tribal village. She cannot go to school because she has to tend the goats, collect the firewood, fetch the water... But she is so full of questions that the postmaster calls her the 'why-why girl'!
While Moyna poses these questions to herself and those around her, her questions encourage readers to think about barriers to education for children in rural communities, including gender disparities and class times that conflict with a necessity to work.
Ultimately, Devi’s story is one of a young change agent: a young girl who, through books, learns to harness her curiosity and give back to her community through education. Review Harvard Graduate School of Education
The Why-Why Girl is Mahasweta Devi first picture book! The illustrations in the book by Kanyika Kini are full of patterns and lively. They paint a beautiful picture of life in a tribal village. Highly recommended! - Tokabox Review
Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel
First published in 1939, in the wake of the Great Depression, this book features Mike Mulligan, a shovel operator who remains faithful to his steam shovel, Mary Anne, against the threat of the new gas and diesel-engine contraptions, and digs his way to a surprising and happy ending.
A modern classic that no child should miss. Since it was first published in 1939, Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel has delighted generations of children. - barnesandnobels review
Fears are a very real part of growing up and a topic with which children of all ages can identify. In this delightful story, the author reveals several childhood phobias that trouble a variety of animals and the humorous ways they devise to deal with their fears. It shows everyone has fears, and that it is perfectly normal to be afraid of something even if it is something that one is not "supposed" to be afraid of.
The illustrations are bold, colourful, and humorous and complement the clear, simple text. With such a delightful story and an irresistible format, this book is certain to find its place on the shelves of home, school, and public libraries - Canadian material for young people review
The charming Caldecott Medal-winning fable of a sick princess who knows she will be well if only she can have the moon in the sky. The story is a wonderful lesson in creativity, divergent thinking and problem-solving.
Grown-ups themselves find this book hilariously funny, but it is by no means too sophisticated for children. The lovely, squiggly illustrations in colour are exactly right. - The New Yorker
Maurice Sendak's Caldecott Medal-winning picture book has become one of the most highly acclaimed and best-loved children's books of all time. A must for every child's bookshelf.
This subtle masterpiece of story, writing, and art will have kids asking for repeated readings.
"Ah, Max, you wild thing. Maurice Sendak's eternally impish little boy has struck a chord in children and parents for half a century and shows no sign of ageing yet".- Committee for Children Review
“Each word has been carefully chosen and the simplicity of the language is quite deceptive.” -- School Library Journal
"Dragons and Giants" explores bravery and fear.
After reading some adventurous stories, Frog and Toad embark on an adventure of their own by climbing a large mountain. Encountering several dangers along the way, they return home in fear, still commending each other for their bravery.
Poor Duncan just wants to colour. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing: His crayons have had enough! They quit!
“A powerful tribute to creativity, this book will leave children looking at their box of crayons in a completely different way." - Book Trust Review
“These memorable personalities will leave readers glancing apprehensively at their own crayon boxes.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review
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