bilingual children’s books. heartwarming stories from india.
Hi! I am Aditi - founder of Leaves of Lotus and a full time working mom of two adorable boys! Like parents of all little ones, reading time is one of our favorite bonding times with our kids. But there was something missing. I could hardly find any high quality children’s books in my native language Hindi. Numerous studies show that language has a close connection with culture, and that early exposure to different languages and cultures can expand your child’s horizons. As the famous novelist Khaled Hosseini rightly said - "If culture was a house, then language was the key to the front door, to all the rooms inside".
Giving children the opportunity to learn their native language in an organic way, is one of the most effective ways to pick up on cultural cues, traditions, while also bonding with family and extended family.
At Leaves of Lotus, we have thoughtfully crafted bilingual books, showcasing commonly spoken Indian languages alongside English translations, helping children develop a love for their native language and appreciate the richness of Indian culture.
Our only goal from our books is to fuel your child’s curiosity!
Let them HEAR you read out loud in your native Indian language, if you are familiar with one. If not, that's okay! You can simply point to the script of the Indian language in our books, and compare similarities or differences you see with English script. Be prepared to be blown away by your child’s attention to detail! :)
Let them SEE the unique details on every page that they don’t see on a regular basis. It could be a Saree, a Bindi, or a yummy Roti! Read up about these unique details and learn together. Or maybe you have stories of your own that you want to share with your kiddos!
Let them THINK and PONDER over all the details they see in our books. Go along on their journey - see where their curiosity and imagination takes them!