Read time: 329 words, 1 minute.

At a school visit, a librarian told us she watches which books kids choose again the next day.

Not the longest ones.

Not the "educational" ones.

The ones that let kids discover something new each time they open the page.

-Kabir & Sue
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Monthly Bucket - February
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​📚 Books

​What to Do With a Box​
By Jane Yolen & Chris Sheban​
Celebrate imagination and play with this unique book that encourages children to use their creativity by imagining all the things a cardboard box can become.
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​Time for Bed, Old House​
By Janet Costa Bates (Illustrated by AG Ford)
A heartfelt, affirming multigenerational narrative. This touching, expertly paced bedtime tale will resonate with anyone who's had a sleepover or experienced fright in a new place.
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​Mother Goose Goes to India​
By Kabir Sehgal, Surishtha Sehgal (Illustrated by Wazza Pink)
Takes a trip to India in this unique collection of nursery rhymes with a distinctly Indian flair. little sooar (pig) goes to the bazaar. Rhymes and characters that are familiar to young readers bring to life the beauty, wonder, and diversity of a vast and vibrant country in a way that is accessible and fun.
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🎵 Music

​All The Feels​
By The Wise Channel
​A gentle, emotionally attuned album that helps kids name and navigate big feelings—calm, thoughtful, and very classroom‑friendly.

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🍦 Extras​
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​How to make sheera - Sue's secret recipe for this dessert, which hugs you back.
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​How to start preparing for Holi​
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​How to teach kindness - Atlanta educator Stuart Gulley weighs in
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📅 Calendar​
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March 4 - Holi​
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April 14 - Vaisakhi​
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May 1 - Buddha Purnima​
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August 15 - Independence Day​
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August 28 - Raksha Bandhan
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November 8 - Diwali​
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📷 Photo

Color me a peacock

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📖 Readings​
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​🪣 Everything

Indulge your curiosity for Indian culture with our complete collection of 10 books.

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