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This was an emotional event for me 🫶
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[ Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni , The Forest of Enchantments , The Palace of Illusions , Victory Song , indian author , mythology reads ]
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#bookreelsofinstagram #chitrabanerjeedivakaruni #booksbooksbooks #indianauthors #weekend by @atishisreadingchronicles

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5 months ago

Less than 200 pages, but beyond a lifetime of lessons. 📖❤️

This Teachers’ Day, Tuesdays with Morrie ( published by @hachette_india ) reminded me that the greatest teachers don’t just teach us—they teach us how to live. ✨

A beautiful book about life, love, relationships, kindness, and the lessons that stay with you long after the last page.

#TuesdaysWithMorrie #MitchAlbom #TeachersDay #TeachersDay2026 #BookRecommendation by @atishisreadingchronicles

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Watch this fun bookshelf Q&A with my mom and me! 📚😂

Everything was going smoothly… until the LAST question. 👀
Let’s just say… the book I picked unlocked REAL MUM MODE. 😂🔥

Wait till you see the last answer! 📖😈
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Comment your pick + tag your book buddy! 📖👇
And follow @readingcatchronicles for more fun, bookish Q&As, rapid fires & recommendations! 🐱📚✨ by @atishisreadingchronicles

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Who decided children’s books are only for children?

I’m 11, and I think some stories hit differently when you’re older. You might read a book as a child and enjoy the story. Read it again as an adult, and suddenly, you understand things you didn’t notice before.

Here are 5 books I’d recommend to grown-ups, too!

📖 1. Oh, the Places You’ll Go! — @drseuss , @harpercollinschin

Life doesn’t always go according to plan. This book reminds us that uncertainty, setbacks and unexpected turns are all part of the journey.

📖 2. The Little Prince — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry , @fingerprintbooksindia

A story that invites us to look beyond appearances and think about friendship, love and what truly matters.

📖 3. Charlotte’s Web — E. B. White @puffins_publishers

Friendship, loyalty and kindness never stop mattering, no matter how old we get.

📖 4. The Gita: For Children @roopa.pai , @hachette_india

Thought-provoking lessons about choices, responsibility and wisdom that are worth revisiting at every stage of life.

📖 5. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse — @charliemackesy @penguinrandomhouse

A gentle reminder about kindness, courage, friendship and being compassionate towards ourselves. Because grown-ups need these reminders, too!

Here’s what I think: Children’s books don’t come with an age restriction. Sometimes, they’re even more meaningful when you experience them as an adult.

So, grown-ups, don’t just buy these books for your children. Pick them up for yourselves, too! ❤️

📚 Follow me, Atishi, for more honest book reviews, book recommendations and stories that stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page.
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🇮🇳 25 inspiring tribal leaders. Stories that deserve to be heard.

✨ Why read it?
• Discover inspiring tribal leaders of India.
• Learn about courage, determination and extraordinary achievements.
• Explore stories beyond the usual history books.
• Help young readers appreciate India’s diverse communities and heritage.

❤️ My favourite leader? Purna Malavath!

She climbed Mount Everest at just 13 years old! 🏔️ Her determination inspires me to dream big and reminds me that age should never limit our ambitions.

Some books don’t just teach us history; they introduce us to people who change how we see the world.

📖 It Takes a Tribe: 25 Inspiring Tribal Leaders of India by Ramendra Kumar.

#ItTakesATribe #RamendraKumar #PurnaMalavath #TribalLeadersOfIndia #IndianHistory BooksForChildren NonFictionForKids YoungReaders IndianAuthors AtishisReadingChronicles by @atishisreadingchronicles

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AGE 9–12 |
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
GRAPHIC NOVEL GOLD!

What happens when an ordinary kid has an extraordinarily disastrous week? 😂

Meet Justin Chase, the boy who proves that when life goes wrong, it can ALWAYS get worse!

Justin’s week takes him from one catastrophe to another, but the underground adventures in Friday take the chaos to a whole new level! Imagine being dressed as a chicken and having rats mistake you for actual chicken food. YES, THAT HAPPENS! 🐀🐔

And Justin ending up on television with NO PANTS? I

Perfect for kids who love Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Captain Underpants and The Treehouse series.

One warning, though: Justin’s week might make your own Monday feel AMAZING!
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[Worst Week Ever, Eva Amores, Matt Cosgrove, graphic novels for kids, funny books for children, books for ages 9–12, middle grade books, reluctant readers, kids book recommendations, Diary of a Wimpy Kid fans] by @atishisreadingchronicles

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What if a spooky midnight adventure led you to a pot of gold… but the real mystery was finding out who it belonged to? 👀🪙

A graveyard, a brass vessel full of gold coins, and three young detectives who refuse to let a mystery stay a mystery! 🕵️‍♀️

The Mystery of the Graveyard Gold by Vidya V, @scholasticindia ,had me hooked with its treasure hunt, familiar Bengaluru locations and a detective club that reminded me of my own childhood adventures!

My favourite? Asha, the curious and determined girl I’d call Hermione 2.0, and the chapter Thinking Like Detectives, which took me straight back to my very own detective club, the Secret Society. ❤️

My verdict? Never underestimate kids. Sometimes, we can do better than adults! 😉

📚 If you love mysteries, secret clues and adventures with friends, this one deserves a spot on your bookshelf! (@charbak )
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(The Mystery of the Graveyard Gold, Vidya V,scholastic india, children’s book review, mystery books for kids, middle grade books, adventure books for children, Indian children’s authors, kids who love mysteries, detective stories for kids, treasure hunt adventure, book recommendations for ages 8-12, book reviews by an 11-year-old, young book reviewers, books for young readers) by @atishisreadingchronicles

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7 days ago

📦📚 Not all book mail arrives at your doorstep. Some come with a mini road trip! 😂

Now I’m curious… have you ever had a bizarre, funny, or totally unexpected book mail experience? Or am I the only one whose books come with their own travel stories? 👀

Tell me your stories in the comments. Let’s see whose book mail has the wildest plot twist! 😂👇(@simonkids )
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(Book mail, unusual book mail experience, funny book mail story, book delivery adventure, book unboxing, books for children, young book reviewer, children’s reading, book lover, reading journey, bookish surprises, book mail reveal, books worth reading, Atishi’s Reading Chronicles) by @atishisreadingchronicles

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A little more about the story… 📚✨

Zara, an eleven-year-old girl, is facing a life-changing challenge as she begins losing her eyesight. With an expensive surgery needed within three months, her family is struggling to arrange the money. Just when things seem difficult, she meets Joom, a 2,000-year-old genie who has lost his magical powers and is running away from his evil master!

What follows is an unusual friendship between a young girl dealing with a difficult reality and a genie struggling with his own problems. And when Zara’s father unexpectedly loses his job, their challenges become even bigger.

I loved how the author brings together two completely different worlds through friendship, humour, adventure and unexpected twists.

My biggest takeaways from this book:
❤️ Friendship can give us strength when life gets difficult.
✨ You don’t need magical powers to make a difference in someone’s life.
💛 Hope and courage can come from the most unexpected places.
📖 And sometimes, the most magical things are the relationships we build!

A lovely blend of fantasy and reality that kept me curious till the end! by @atishisreadingchronicles

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12 days ago

Some books promise adventure, some promise mystery, and some promise absolute chaos. Which one would YOU pick first?

1)The Homebound – @rozeabove – @hachette_india

2) Twice Upon a Time – @payalrkapadia – Puffin (Penguin India)

3) Sabotage on the Solar Express – M.G. Leonard & Sam Sedgman – @panmacmillanindia

4) The Lone Husky – @hannahgold_author – @harpercollinschin

4). The Secret to Teen Power – Paul Harrington – @simonandschusterin

5). Little Women – Louisa May Alcott – @rupa_publications

6) Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Sea of Monsters – Rick Riordan – Puffin (Penguin India)

7). Keepers of the Lost Cities: Nightfall – Shannon Messenger – @simonandschusterin

8). Worst Week Ever: Wednesday – @eva.amores & @matt.cosgrove @simonandschusterin
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(October Book Haul, October Reads, Book Haul 2026, Middle Grade Books, Children’s Books, Books for Young Readers, Book Recommendations, Young Readers India, Indian Bookstagram, Bookstagram India, Reading Journey, Books I’m Excited to Read, New Books on My Bookshelf, TBR Pile, Must Read Books, Book Lovers, Kids Who Read, Reading Community, Atishi’s Reading Chronicles) by @atishisreadingchronicles

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14 days ago

1 book which GROWS with your child.

Spiritual books will always have a special place in my heart. ❤️ I read all kinds of books, but stories like these have shaped my love for mythology and given me an innate inclination towards exploring books like The Forest of Enchantments, The Palace of Illusions, and other beautiful retellings of our epics.

Stories that we grew up listening to from our grandparents, passed down through generations, have a special kind of magic. They not only create a beautiful connection with our roots but also fill our minds with meaningful thoughts, values and wisdom.

Imagine ending your day with a beautiful story, a heart full of good thoughts and a peaceful mind. Isn’t that a lovely way to drift off to sleep?

Sometimes, the simplest childhood traditions become the most beautiful memories. ❤️
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(bedtime storytelling, spiritual books for children, Indian mythology for kids, mythology stories, grandparents storytelling, bedtime reading ritual, Indian epics, Ramayana stories, Mahabharata stories, mythology book recommendations, raising readers, reading habits in children, family reading time, peaceful bedtime routine, books that shape young minds, mother daughter reading, The Forest of Enchantments, The Palace of Illusions, Indian mythology books) by @atishisreadingchronicles

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15 days ago

Reading the news isn’t just about knowing what’s happening around us. It’s about discovering things we didn’t know, asking questions we never thought of, and sometimes having the most unexpected conversations!

✨ It gives us something interesting to discuss with our parents and siblings.
✨ It makes us curious about the world beyond our classrooms.
✨ It introduces us to different ways of writing, drawing and expressing ideas.
✨ It helps us discover what children our age are thinking, creating and sharing across the country.
✨ And the best part? Learning doesn’t always have to feel like studying!

With RobinAge arriving every fortnight, there’s always something new to look forward to. They have separate editions for junior and senior readers, and I read the senior edition.

Honestly, my favourite part is when my brother and I pick up the activity supplement and turn it into our own little brainstorming session! 😂

So, if you’re thinking of introducing your child to a newspaper, why not give them one made especially for children?

Because sometimes, one little article can lead to a BIG conversation!
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(Children’s newspaper, newspaper for kids, RobinAge newspaper, reading habits in children, importance of newspaper reading, kids who read, reading for children, parenting readers, raising readers, child development through reading, family reading time, reading with children, current affairs for kids, general knowledge for children, kids learning through reading, curious minds, young readers India, children’s activities, reading culture, screen-free activities for kids, Indian children’s books, Atishi’s Reading Chronicles) by @atishisreadingchronicles

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