By Archana Natraj “Some people feel the rain , others just get wet” ~ Bob Marley The pitter patter of raindrops, the fresh petrichor, the dance of the peacock… the sound, smell and sights of the monsoon usher in magic and have long been an inspiration for writers. Children’s literature abounds in prose and poetry drenched in various hues of…
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) began its journey in India in the 1970s and has been at the forefront of Environmental Education in the country. In an interview with Meghaa Gupta, Editor (Youth) Sustainabilitynext.in, Radhika Suri, Director of Environment Education at the organisation speaks of how its journey has evolved over the years and offers a peek at…
By JoAnne Saldanha The German educator Friedrich Fröbel, known for his work in early childhood education, said “To climb a tree is for a child to discover a new world.” Perhaps, the same can be said about reading. Trees and books both offer scope for escapism, exploration and adventure. Maybe that is why we see a profusion of trees in…
About me I’m Tamanna Sengupta, an environmentalist and a bit of a science nerd. I’m grateful to be a professional in the field and cause I am passionate about – climate justice. My journey began as a volunteer with youth movements like Fridays For Future India, eventually evolving into opportunities to work with organisations like Greenpeace India, Haiyya and Asar…
Publisher: Hachette IndiaAuthor: Mala Kumar How did a whale go up the Himalayas? Where would you find a spider shaped like the Sorting Hat in Harry Potter stories? On which peaks and slopes can you find both snow and coffee beans sometimes? Up which hill is the observatory that helped to sight a super-Neptune-sized planet? Put on your climbing boots…
Publisher: Pratham BooksAuthor: Sudarshan ShawIllustrator: Sudarshan Shaw As a roaring sun jumps out, the forest wakes up to a brand new day, putting on a new show. What will the forest be today? A story inspired from animism, an age-old belief of the Gond tribe, where everything from the sun to the rocks are as living as we are. Click…
Publisher: Pratham BooksAuthor: Harini Nagendra, Seema MundoliIllustrator: Barkha Lohia Some leaves are tiny, others are not. Some taste sweet, others bitter. There are so many different kinds of leaves around us. Leaf through the leaves of this book about leaves. Click here to buy
Publisher: Pratham BooksAuthor: Suniti NamjoshiIllustratrator: Krishna Bala Shenoi What would happen if the beetles were in charge? Or if fish ruled the world? This fantastical poem offers a powerful glimpse into worlds where nature comes first. Click here to buy