Dec 22, 2024

8 best books to give to a child as a New Year present

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Books for gifting

Christmas and New Year is just around the corner, and the festival of gifting and love has started. So, if you have a child or have to give a child a gift, here are 8 best books that they will love and admire all their life.

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‘Champak’

A classic children’s magazine, ‘Champak’ has forever been a favourite of Indian kids while growing up. The beautiful illustrations, the short stories, the comical depictions, it was all a joy to read.

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‘Swami and Friends’ by R.K. Narayan

R.K. Narayan’s ‘Swami and Friends’ is a beautiful story set in the fictional town of Malgudi, and has everyday stories and incidents of childhood, old India, the rural dynamics, and more.

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'Tintin Series' by Herge

Another childhood favourite for many is the Tintin comics that came in glossy, magazine-like pages, and enchanted us. The story and adventures of Tintin and Snowy are a must read for children.

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'The Cherry Tree' by Ruskin Bond

Ruskin Bond’s stories have always been lovely, heartwarming, and perfect for children. And ‘The Cherry Tree’ is one such story, perfect for children, that tells the story of Rakesh, and a Cherry tree that he lovingly and with full of hard work grew.

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‘Chacha Chaudhary and Sabu’

Another comic series in the list is ‘Chacha Chaudhary and Sabu’. It features the ordinary, everyday uncles we see, with wit and charm flowing through their veins, and their friends who are always with them.

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‘Grandma’s Bag of Stories' by Sudha Murty

Evident by the name, Sudha Murty’s ‘Grandma’s Bag of Stories’ is a collection of tales and lessons that Indian grandmas give to the younger children.

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‘Nancy Drew’ by Carolyn Keene

If you want the children to have a love for mysteries and stories that inspire, ‘Nancy Drew’ are the books to gift. This series is perfect to give children female role models, and make them fall in love with mysteries.

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Roald Dahl’s collections

Roald Dahl’s books, like ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ and ‘The BFG’ are the perfect mix of humour, storytelling, amazing characters, and more. And with pictures and engaging storylines, they keep children hooked.

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