A wise saying claims that children become readers on the laps of their parents. True to the saying, this year’s New Delhi World Book Fair is focusing on literature and reading for children; and emphasising on inculcating the habit of reading right from toddlerhood. It is a delight when you open up a book or lots of them to the young ones and watch as the world opens up to them.
Amongst many publishers who brought forward various children reading series, Vishv Books unveiled 10 new books from their series “Read and Grow’ for promoting reading habits in young children at their exhibition stall no. 67 in Hall No. 7D. A visual delight, Vishv Book’s exhibit was reminiscent of a “lovable library” — designed with fresh and intriguing cartooned walls in bright colours; to inculcate interest and reading habits in children. The “Read and Grow” series has rolled out books titled “To the rescue”, “Ari’s New Glasses — A Fight with a Germitons”, “Badal and Bijli”, “The Nimba Tree”, “Mangoes from Bindu” and more; all meant for children in the age group 2-9 years.
Mudit Mohini, Director, Vishv Books, said, “Read and Grow” are refreshing picture books that introduce young readers to a wide range of situations to learn and grow with. The stories are not only packed with action and fun but also weave together values, civic sense, and sensitivity towards the environment, underprivileged and physically challenged.” She further added, “Beautifully illustrated, these stories and illustrations are ethically, pedagogically and environmentally valid in a global context and prepare readers to live in a multi-cultural society and to appreciate and respect diversity. The stories tackle universal themes, employing subliminal visual messages to nurture the young minds.”
Reading as a habit in children and even reading out to them is such a great way to boost their healthy growth and development. It helps kids develop active listening skills, increases their attention spans, and fosters imagination and creativity as children create mental images to match what they hear or expand on stories with their own inventive twists. The 2014 New Delhi World Book Fair is a nine day event that draws to a close this weekend, with Poland as the guest country and participants from 25 countries.
