A collection of children’s poetry by Bengali authors, exploring a deep cultural and personal connection with water.
This is a book that is a bit different, with lots of different authors, who naturally write in their own ‘Voice’. A good starting point for children to dip their toes in the water of poetry, no pun intended!! Such complementary learning activities could be built around taking a common theme, like water, and working on their own style of poetry, and the art of expression. Educational content balanced with engaging illustrations make this a picture book that is more for the older readers of the age range 2-7 years. I believe this book will help to build emotional intelligence, inspire creativity and encourage reading. I award 4 stars as detailed below.
Storytelling and Narrative Quality – 4.5 Stars Engaging narrative flow with multiple interesting elements that maintains reader interest consistently
Character Development – 3 Stars Relatable moments with characters who have distinct personalities.
Educational and Developmental Value – 3.5 Stars Educational content with some learning opportunities. Introduces complex concepts and encourages critical thinking.
Illustration Quality – 4 Stars Engaging and appealing artwork complements narrative.
Emotional Resonance and Impact – 4 Stars Meaningful emotional exploration. Creates lasting emotional impressions. Encourages empathy and reflection
