March 2022 Global Children’s Book Club Discussion Schedule
Tuesday, 3/1: Picture book read aloud Festival of Colors
Tuesday, 3/8: Chapter book discussion 1st half Aru Shah and the End of Time
Tuesday, 3/15: Recipe cook along
Tuesday 3/22: Chapter book discussion 2nd half Aru Shah and the End of Time
Featured India Picture Book for Kids: Festival of Colors by Surishtha Sehgal (Author), Kabir Sehgal (Author), Vashti Harrison (Illustrator)
Available on Amazon, Bookshop, Target, Walmart, Thriftbooks
Festival of Colors Discussion Questions:
- Does your family celebrate any holidays with vibrant colors?
- What do you think bright colors represent?
Featured India Chapter Book for Kids: Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi
Aru Shah and the End of Time Discussion Questions:
India Language Lessons for Kids
There is no national language in India. The official language of the Union is Hindi (note: Hindi is the language, Hindu is the religion), and the official government language is English. States can choose their own languages. There are about 780 languages spoken in India!
Indian Folk Tales for Children
It is very common in India to use folk tales to teach morals, especially to children. Here is a compilation of a few popular ones!
Other Children’s Books About India
India Activity Books For Kids