Pride of Elephant's mother

The mother-calf bond in Asian elephants is an extraordinary relationship built on care, protection, and learning. From birth, a calf depends entirely on its mother for nourishment and safety, staying close to her at all times. The mother uses her trunk and body to guide and comfort her baby, teaching it crucial survival skills like foraging and social interaction. This relationship extends beyond just the mother—other females in the herd, known as allomothers, also play a role in raising the calf. For up to three years, the calf suckles, but even after weaning, it remains deeply connected to its mother, learning migration routes and herd dynamics. This nurturing relationship ensures the calf's survival and shapes the future of the herd.

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Bedtime stories Part-II

Having bedtime stories is part of both father and son's daily routine. I have told him hundreds of stories that relate to our culture, religion, geography, ancient age, medieval period freedom movement, film and music, science, and technology. I have many favorite stories, including Akbar and Birbal, Sri Krishna's childhood, Assamese Burhi Ai Xadhu, etc. Several times, I repeated the same stories. I also learned the essence of stories by doing some homework. YouTube is the most common platform for learning stories, and 80% of them come from that platform. The rest are from story books and anecdotes. The last couple of years, we have practiced bedtime rituals. I also message his legs and head during storytelling time. While traveling, I continue to maintain this ritual over the phone. Without listening to stories, his eyes would not close. It's a wonderful experience as a father. In addition to developing his brain rapidly, he became emotionally mature after eight and half y...

Matthew McConaughey's Just Because

A new book by Matthew McConaughey has been announced, entitled Just because . This children's book looks at the world and each other from a child's point of view. It explores all our little complexities through children's eyes, seeing the world and each other as full of possibilities. McConaughey made his writing debut with his 2020 memoir, Greenlights, which was on the bestseller list for weeks. Just because , is a picture book with illustrations by Renee Kurilla, the story came to be pitted as a soulful and irreverent collection of life lessons that will empower readers, big and small, to celebrate how we are all full of possibility.

Know Children Writer XXVII Asha Nehemiah

Discover the Wonderful World of Asha Nehemiah! 📚✨ Have you ever imagined mixing a pinch of magic with a long village name and going on a journey with your Amma? If that sounds exciting, then you'll love the stories written by Asha Nehemiah! Asha Nehemiah is a magical storyteller who writes fun, funny, and adventurous books for children. Whether you're just beginning to read or zooming through chapter books, there's something in her stories for everyone. Her books are full of laughter, surprises, and unforgettable characters who make you want to keep turning the pages. Why are Asha Nehemiah’s books so special? Because they help us see the world differently. Through her stories, she talks about important things like including everyone, treating boys and girls equally, and celebrating our many cultures. And the best part? She does all this while making us laugh and keeping us glued to the page with exciting adventures! 📘 Books You’ll Love Amma’s Journey – Join Amm...

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