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7 Colour recognition & differentiation activities for kids
Children love exploring colours all around them. Here are some fun ideas that you can do to introduce your kids to the world of colours. Gradually you can progress to colour recognition, identification of different colours, sorting different colours and finally mixing them to create new colours! #1 Flashcards Start by introducing your child to one colour per week through flashcards. www.kidpid.com #2 Which colour do you like Zooboo book You can introduce them to Zooboo’s customized book What colour do you like? https://zooboostory.com/book/which-colour-do-you-like https://zooboostory.com/book/which-colour-do-you-like Encourage them to spot different colours around them in their daily surroundings. #3 Rainbow popsicle making fun For a fun activity with colours, make frozen popsicles out of different fruits and let your child name the colours as you make them! @simplefunforkids.com #4 Colour sensory bin Sensory bins are a great way for kids to unwind and relax. Create some colourful sensory bins out of coloured crackers, coloured cereal or your kids toys. Let them explore this daily or weekly till they can identify the basic colours. www.resourcefulmama.com www.ssww.com #5 Colour sorting activity ideas You can now move on to some fun DIY colour sorting games like these!! teachinglittles.com modernpreschool.com laughingkidslearn.com #6 Colours on the light table Let your kids enjoy in wonder as they mix different colours and watch new colours form! sciencesparks.com Set up this easy squishy bag colour mixing activity. They can learn more about colour mixing, primary & secondary colours from this Zooboo book I spy! #7 Colour mixing (primary & secondary) Set up a small light table and some translucent chips for kids to enjoy watching different colours emerge. www.pinayhomeschooler.com Try out our vast range of personalized Zooboo storybooks and let your kids have fun while learning!
6 Tips to set sustainable ‘Reading Goals for 2022’ with your kids!
The New Year is a great time for those looking to make a fresh start. It gives us all hope for new beginnings and healthy habits. It is a good idea to let children develop a positive attitude towards reading from an early age. Here are some quick tips to help your kids set sustainable ‘Reading Goals for 2022!’ Working towards reading goals not only improves your child’s literacy but research says that completing goals provides children with a sense of accomplishment and builds their self-esteem. Make a plan/chart: Make it fun start for them by first drawing up a chart/routine to mark off each goal. Tip: Keep space for stars (or rockets or dinosaurs!) for each baby step towards the final goal. source: Just a girl and her blog Start with the basic: I will read X number of books this week Once they start finishing these small goals, you can encourage them for bigger goals like I will read a new author every week. Or I will read X number of books this year. Older children can read the books themselves, while younger kids may need to read with adults or have the books read to them. The goal at younger ages is to familiarize children with books and instill a love of stories and reading. You can try personalized storybooks that feature the child’s name & character throughout the story. These books help engage and entertain young readers, as they feel they are the STAR of the storybook. Order some such books for your kids here. https://zooboostory.com/ Add some twist with interactive reading/role play: I will read X number of books to my sibling/cousin/friend this year. Add in a few evenings of enacting some books, staging a drama or role play with friends. Re-living their storybook characters adds excitement which boosts further reading. @mummas_littlemunchkins To make the goals sustainable through the year, start with small goals & celebrate small victories.Tips for some smaller goals for the younger kids: I will read about a new topic every month I will learn about the authors of the books I read I will learn xx new words from my books every week Attaining a reading goal should be cause for celebration. While you have many possible rewards for reaching reading goals, the most appropriate reward is a book. A personalized book like ‘Birthday’ or ‘Lost Smile’ will be a constant reminder of the child’s achievement, as well as a treasured keepsake. Track these goals Create some Prints to keep track here or Print a Restickable customized calendar here. Stick these in an area that is accessible to your child. Keep tracking the goals to give your kids a practice of conscientiousness. https://www.zoomin.com/calendars/restickable-calendar-6x8 Join them by setting your own reading goals! Children learn best by what they observe. So join them with your own reading chart or read your book once while they read theirs. Always carry a few books while travelling. These small cues help children develop a life-long friendship with books. Mom2treasure We hope these tips help you raise a budding bookworm in 2022. Please tag us on social media if you post about your kids reading habits or if you have some other ideas that we could add here!
5 reasons why every parent & kid will LOVE the new Zooboo book – ‘Play I Spy’!
Kids love colours and creativity. And what happens when colours mix with each other to create something totally new and unique!? Find out in Zooboo’s latest storybook, ‘Plays I Spy’! Written by the famous children's author Greystroke and illustrated by the very talented Juilee Mahimkar, this book is a must-read for all 4-6 year olds! Have fun with colours! Your child will learn all about ‘Primary & secondary colours’ through a fun game of ‘I Spy’. The book explains how mixing two primary colours results in a secondary colour. It also shows how kids can mix other colours like Red + White creates Pink! Perfect for the creative-souls isn’t it? 2. Over 7 concepts & learnings hidden in this single book! The story is beautifully written by the renowned author and illustrator ‘Greystroke’ a.k.a Shyam Madhavan Sarada. The story weaves in multiple concepts like Peer Bonding, encouraging Independent Play, Problem Solving skills, Rhyming words, Descriptive words, Imagination skill development, self-reliance etc. 3. Customizable in 4 different ways! Yup! Just like the ‘A1 Summer’, this book too can be customized to suit different sibling-friend relationships. You can pick the names and characters of two siblings, cousins or friends: Elder boy-younger girl Elder boy-younger boy Elder girl-younger boy Elder girl-younger girl 4. The book cover & content will be totally unique for your children Yes it’s true! All Zooboo books are custom printed for each and every user. The cover and story will have unique names and characters as selected by you. And so, there is NO other book like this in the world... literally! 5. It’s the perfect gift for imaginative & creative kids Games, Colours, Paints, Friends, Lemonade, Cookies and a Sunday afternoon – this book has all the elements that kids LOVE... & then some more :) Looking for more amazing books? Our mission is to inspire as many children as possible by turning them into the hero of their own story. Whether you’re looking for more birthday books to make an unforgettable present or keepsake books to gift newlyborns, there’s something for every child here – all with an unbelievably magical, personalised twist.
5 must-try activity ideas (inspired from the NEW Zooboo books!)
Do you find yourself out of ideas to keep your kiddo creatively occupied sometimes? If you've read any of the Zooboo books you would know that each storybook has lots of concepts weaved into it! And so here are FIVE activity ideas based on the concepts covered in the 5 new Zooboo storybooks. Enjoy! Idea #1 Book: A1 Summer - this book is all about spending quality time with friends and family and bonding over the simple things in life. Activity: Organize family events once a week or once a month for the special bonding time. How? Recreate some events from the book like: Picnic at the terrace or garden or even living room Story telling competition Drawing/ origami / art & craft competition Organize a carnival games evening with the neighbourhood! Idea #2 Book: Is your cat in the Zoo? - This book is all about a child searching for their lost cat and taking help from different animals in the Zoo Activity: Play the ‘Hot & Cold’ game. How to play? Pick a toy cat/dog to hide in the house. You and your kid take turns to ‘search for it’. While searching, if the searcher is not at all close to the item, the hider says, “You're cold,” but as the searcher gets closer to the hidden item, hider responds, “Getting warmer…” and when they get very close to the item, hider says, “You're hot!” The verbal temperature becomes an indicator in finding the toy. Idea #3 Book: What shape would you be? - This book is all about identifying different shapes that are commonly seen around us Activity: Spot objects in the surroundings. How? Observe your surroundings and take turns to spot shapes in your vicinity – start with 2D shapes and gradually move to 3D shapes. Some examples: Door is rectangle, plate is circle, clock is square – etc. P.S: This is also a great game to play while travelling! Idea #4 Book: Lost Smile - This book is all about a child feeling sad and searching for their smile which is lost. Activity: Create a 'feelings book' for your child to fill in every night How? Encourage your child to draw & write in their feelings journal every day. They can draw/write one line about any 1 strong emotion that they felt through the day. This helps them to understand their feelings in retrospect and ponder over their reactions. Let your child draw and write in their feelings journal Example of an entry in the feelings journal Example of an entry in the feelings journal Idea #5 Book: A Surprise for- this book is all about learning different opposites while exploring a day out with daddy Activity: Play the game ‘Simon says – do the opposite!’ How? Every time Simon says to do something, everyone must do the opposite. Just like in the regular version of Simon Says, players should ignore all commands that don’t begin with the phrase, “Simon Says” and continue doing the action just prior to the directive. Each Zooboo book is filled with so many learning concepts, new words, interesting plots, artistic illustrations and more. Try out these fun activities inspired from the newly launched Zooboo story books. If you do try them don’t forget to post about it and tag us on Instagram @zooboostory. You can follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest & YouTube too! Keep Smiling, Keep Reading!
7 ideas to calm your child during the festive chaos
With the festive season right around the corner there is always a flurry of excitement in the air. Cleaning the house before Diwali, shopping for new decor, gifts & sweets, planning Diwali get-togethers... it can get overwhelming for even the most adept planner isn’t it? Typically during such times, do you find your kids getting anxious, overactive, irritable or just filled with extra excitement with no outlet? Not to mention the anxiety that some kids may have due to the noise pollution caused by firecrackers! Well, we have put together a few ideas that can help calm your child during the festive chaos. Save & share this to help fellow parents! Stress balls Squeezing a stress ball often relaxes muscle tension and gives fidgety kids something to do. Turn this into a bonding activity by making some stress balls at home together with your kids. How: Fill up balloons with rice, flour or pulses. Image source: www.onecrazymom.com Discovery Bottles These bottles are a great way to calm newborns, toddlers, older kids as well as adults! All you have to do is take empty plastic bottles and fill them up with any of these options: Glitter & water + oil Colourful pom pom balls Colourful water + baby oil Blue water with sea shells Coloured water with soap for bubbles Different shaped buttons www.messymotherhood.com www.funathomewithkids.com www.teachertypes.com After filling the ingredients seal the bottle cap firmly using glue or tape. Read books with them The best way to make kids calmer is by reading to them. Especially when the story is all about them, kids tend to get immersed into it & forget about the ‘discomfort’. Try personalized storybooks for your kids and watch them get totally hooked to the story. Order your books here. @momknowsmebest @mewithmysonshine @chatterfromamom Quiet Corner Create a thinking corner in your house where your kids can go to spend some quiet time by themselves. Often kids don’t need anything but some space to calm themselves down & feel normal again. Make this corner feel warm & cozy by adding in some storybooks, a blanket, some soft toys & posters. @annareyner @whitneymarie_F Lavender Playdough Lavender induces calmness & sleepiness. Create some lavender infused playdough & keep it ready for use when needed. Use regular flour, warm water, edible oil, salt, purple food colouring & some glitter to make your regular playing dough. Add a few drops of lavender essential oil to this & knead it to form soft dough. www.theartkitblog.com Open-ended art Give your child some paints, newspapers & open-ended material for a relaxing art activity. Spread the newspapers on the floor and lay out the paints. Tie up some twigs, leaves, use stones, pebbles, empty bottles & cans – let them use any material they like as a paint brush. www.kindercare.com www.handsonaswegrow.com Browse through their Photobook together If you have a journey book of your child or a family photobook then bring it out and distract them with pictures of them as a child or happy family times from the past. It helps children feel secure & safe. Create yours here. @justmommyfied @thecompulsivemommy @thecompulsivemommy You can easily prepare some of these ideas and keep it ready in advance to avoid stressful times during festive seasons. You can also order personalized storybooks by Zooboo as Diwali gifts, return gifts or just an addition to your kids library! Write to us at customerservice@zoomin.com for bulk orders or order from www.zooboostory.com to avail the best discounts & offers! Keep smiling, keep reading!
This Daughter’s Day, take a pledge to empower your girl!
“Daughters are angels sent from above to fill our hearts with unending LOVE!” This year, International Daughters Day on September 26th 2021 is a truly special day. After all, daughters are one of the most special gifts of God isn’t it? They say that a daughter can outgrow your lap but she will never outgrow your heart. And so let us shower our beloved little girls with all the love, blessings, nourishment & gifts that we can as they continue on their journey towards becoming independent global citizens of tomorrow. And you know the best gift you can give her? The gift of reading & imagination. The gift of dreaming & having goals. The gift to be whoever she wants to be! Today, let us pledge to empower girls of all ages to make them capable of facing challenges, securing their rights & fulfilling their dreams. Here are some tips & tricks that can help you raise an independent young girl: Books! Introduce books to her from an early age. Start with reading picture books and read-aloud books. Gradually let her explore books independently on a variety of topics. Try to include books with boy as well as girl characters. Books with an Indian touch to the plot, characters picturization are easier for kids to relate to while growing up. Books like Zooboo’s ‘What shape would you be?’ help to impart an important message to kids about – ‘You are good and you are enough just as you are’. It embeds the learning of ‘self-appreciation’ early on in their minds. Strong Female role models Expose her to as many strong female role models as possible. Narrate stories of women who have made achievements in different fields. Encourage discussions around breaking stereotypes & balancing all types of roles in life. Some women role models that you can narrate stories about: Malala Yousifazi – activist Kalpana Chawla – first woman of Indian origin to venture into space as an astronaut Indra Nooyi – CEO of Pepsi Co. Michelle Obama - Lawyer, advocate, First Lady of the United States. Ela Bhatt – activist & founder of Self-Employed Women's Association of India (SEWA) Mary Kom – Indian Olympic boxer (the only female to make a six times winning record of World Amateur Boxing Championship) Faye DSouza - Independent Journalist Sensitize them to gender neutrality With the MCC adopting the gender-neutral term ‘batter’ in place of ‘batsman’, it is time for Indian parents to adopt a more gender sensitive approach in day-to-day life as well. Here are a few gender-neutral terms that you can use at home to inculcate a sense of equality in the minds of your kids from a young age: Synthetic instead of man-made Common person instead of common man Fire fighter instead of fireman Police officer instead of policeman Principal instead of headmaster Replace ‘man’ in phrases and quotes by ‘person’ To read more about gender neutral language click here. Awareness about world issues Generate awareness in your kids about major issues in the world including environmental concerns, religious and political issues and especially issues faced by women like violence, basic rights violation, lack of education, gender pay-gap etc. Try to keep personal prejudice aside and encourage open discussions on these topics. Create a sense of comfort in them to let them voice their opinions without hesitation. Regularly ask for her opinion Involve your daughter in making decisions right from an early age. Asking her opinion in day to day matters will build confidence in her. It will ensure that she feels valued and isn’t afraid to think, have an opinion and confidently share it too. Encourage her to try new things Whether it is perceived to be ‘a boys activity’ by society or not, if your daughter wishes to try something new, different or unconventional, encourage her to do so. Support her in every way you can to move out of her comfort zone and take up new challenges. Whether it’s an unusual sport or a new adventure, she should feel courageous to follow her heart. We hope these small cues help you in raising conscious, confident and global citizens of tomorrow. And remember, the first step towards this journey starts with inculcating a habit of reading books. So start with Zooboo books today! Keep reading!
Meet the Zooboo authors!
"A word after a word after a word is power." - Margaret Atwood Writing a book is no piece of cake. And writing a children storybook is even more challenging! Storybook authors have to get into the heart of little kids who want fun + excitement as well as in the minds of parents who want some learning out of books... sounds tricky isn’t it? Well, Team Zooboo is thrilled to have on board with us award-winning authors from the Indian children’s storybook industry! We are proud to be associated with this prolific team of writers who have authored the 5 exciting new Zooboo books. Haven’t checked the new books out yet? Click here to read all about the 4 new books + the 5th latest sibling special book! Here is a little introduction to the 5 new Zooboo book authors Nandini NayarBook: What shape would you be?0-3 years | Shapes, imaginative play, self-appreciation Nandini Nayar is the award-winning author of over 60 books for children of all ages. She is India’s most prolific children’s writer, with books published by well-known Indian publishers like Tulika, Karadi, Amar Chitra Katha, Scholastic, Puffin, HarperCollins, Juggernaut, Pratham, Eklavya, Talking Cub and Mango. Her international publishers include Oxford University Press, Pakistan, Frances Lincoln, and Tricycle Press. What Shall I Make? was named an outstanding book by the United States Board on Books for Young Readers. Pranav’s Picture, What Shall I Make?, Guddu’s Photo and The House of Fourteen Cats feature in the list of books recommended by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). What Shall I Make? and What Did You See? feature in 101 Indian Children's Books We Love (Zubaan). Her early chapter book, Mini’s Questions, was on the recently announced Parag Honour List 2021. For more information, please visit her website www.nandininayar.in Veena SeshadriBook: Is your cat in the Zoo?0-3 years | animal sounds, rhyming words, learning to be responsible Veena Seshadri is a Bangalore based editor and writer whose work has been featured in publications in India and abroad, and broadcast by the BBC World Service and AIR. She has been awarded the first prize in the Hindu-Picador, Femina, and British Council short story competitions, and in the British Council All India Playwriting Competition. She has written books for children, such as The Man Who Thought He Was Smarter than His Wife, and The Woodcutter of Gura, and has worked on five children’s magazines as an editor and content provider. She has also been a consulting editor for a reputable publishing house in India, and is the co-author of Chicken Soup for the Indian Spiritual Soul and India: A to Z. Roopa PaiBook: A1 Summer6-9 years | Sibling bonding, connecting with nature, fun with gadgets, respecting elders Roopa Pai is one of India’s best-known writers for children. This Bangalore-based author has written over 25 books, ranging from picture books to chapter books and fiction to non-fiction, on themes as varied as sci-fi fantasy, popular science, maths, history, economics, Indian philosophy, life skills, and most recently, medicine. Many of her books are bestsellers and are enjoyed as much by adults as by children. Her most popular books include the 8-part Taranauts, India’s first fantasy-adventure series for children in English, the life-skills book Ready! 99 Must-Have Skills For The World-Conquering Teenager, the bestselling So You Want To Know About Economics, and the award-winning The Gita For Children, listed by Amazon India as one of ‘100 Indian Books To Read In A Lifetime’. Her TEDx talk ‘Decoding The Gita, India’s Book Of Answers’ has received over 1.8 million views to date. Her most recent book for children is From Leeches To Slug Glue: 25 Explosive Ideas That Made (And Are Making) Modern Medicine. Naimisha SanghaviBook: Lost Smile4-8 years | vocabulary skills, understanding emotions, imagination skills, dealing with disappointment From an economics and business graduate to an upcoming writer, Naimisha’s journey started with developing and writing course material and activities for academic world. A writer by choice and ‘edupreneur’ by profession, she has been developing content for children for over 20 years. The urge to always have some creativity that nudges the mind and heart of children, is her topmost priority whenever she writes anything for children. Jinny KaraniBook: A Surprise for4-8 years | opposites, descriptive words, father-child bonding Jigna Karani has been in the field of education since 20 years. She is a trained Montessori teacher with a B.Ed in Special Education for Learning Disabilities and M.A in Ancient Indian Culture. She has worked in renowned schools in South Mumbai teaching subjects like English, History and Math across various grades. She has worked extensively with children aged between 2 to 10 years, conceptualizing and implementing various new techniques for better learning of children and helping them acquire different skills. Enhance your children’s language skills with books written by these expert authors. Opposites, colours, adjectives, descriptive words, shapes, animal features, animal sounds, numbers, backward counting, imaginative-play, family bonds, learning to be responsible, self-reliant, self-appreciative... Zooboo books include SO many learning concepts weaved into exciting story plots! Pick from 10+ titles to personalize for your kids today! Enjoy 50% off + free shipping on these books. Order today!
7 reasons why you will LOVE this sibling special book.
How many of us miss those carefree days spent enjoying the school summer vacations with siblings & cousins? Can you remember at least one memorable trip to your native village? The brand new Zooboo book ‘A1 Summer’ is a heart warming narrative that is all about a summer vacation spent away from devices, internet, pizza & sleepovers! As two siblings try to adjust to the life in a quiet village, they discover that seemingly simple activities can bring a whole lot of joy & fun. Don’t you agree that this is a highly valuable lesson to teach children in the current times? We can promise you that this book will be a SUPER HIT amongst the elders, parents as well the kids of the family! Here are 7 reasons why: Customize it in 4 waysOne of the best parts about this book is that is customizable in FOUR different ways. Yes that’s right! You can add names & characters to reflect all types of sibling relationships: elder sister-younger brother, two sisters, elder brother- younger sister & two brothers!If you’re gifting an only child then you can surely add a cousin or friends' name. 2. Adjusting to change:Kids often need more time than adults to adjust to a change in environment/routine. This book sheds light on how transitions that might seem difficult initially can be overcome with time & patience. 3. Respecting the elders in the family:Kids often don’t realize that they might unintentionally come across as disrespectful, especially to the elders of the family. This important lesson is something we encourage all parents to gently explain to the little ones while reading this book. Persistence & gentle clarifications are the key. 4. Learn new words:This book is filled with a host of new words – action words, descriptive words, adjectives, verbs & so many more language skills for your child to pick up while reading! 5. Life away from devices:A key highlight from this special book is to encourage kids to understand & appreciate a life away from devices. In this day & age, kids all over are compelled to depend on devices whether for education or leisure. A twist in the narrative persuades the young ones to admire the quiet life & simple pleasures of a village life. 6. Helping others:Another social skill that is featured in the book is the good deed of helping others. Whether it is being there for your family when they are upset or helping those less fortunate than us by our skills – this book is filled with an emotional connect about empathy. 7. Delightful illustrations:We can’t put into words how adorable the illustrations are in this book. Don’t take our word for it, check it out yourself while previewing the book on the website! A1 Summer is a great read for all 6-9 year olds, but we have been told that adults can’t seem to put it down either!Aren’t you excited to read about 2 sibling’s summer vacation in the village? What changed for them? Did they adjust well? What fun activities do they plan? Well you’ll just have to read it to find out!Click here to customize this book in 4 different ways & pick from 6 book formats! Stay safe & keep reading!
A peek inside 4 NEW Zooboo books!
We, just like YOU, love everything that has to do with books, reading, concepts, bright illustrations & personalization. And after months of hardwork, research, testing & trials we are proud to announce the addition of FOUR new books to the world of Zooboo! Just like the first 6 titles, these new books are packed with fun, excitement & a ton of learning concepts. You can personalize them by adding your child’s name on the cover page and throughout the story. You can also pick the character of the protagonist (girl/boy). To read more about the first 6 books, head over to Article 1 & Article 2! We are so excited for your kids to enjoy these amazing new books, that we put together a short summary for each of them, just for YOU! 1. What shape would you be? About: What if you could be any shape that you wished for? This fun-filled book is an exciting way to introduce your child to the world of shapes! With every page your little one will learn a new shape in a totally unique way. Don’t miss this book filled with quirky illustrations. Ages: 0-3 years Key learnings: This book focuses on shapes, imaginative play, colours and action words. The story wraps up with a sweet message of self-appreciation & loving ourselves just as we are! 2. Is your cat in the Zoo? About: This book will make your child fall in love with the animal kingdom as he/she searches for their lost pet cat in the Zoo. With a cute rhyme scheme and eye-catchy graphics, this one might just become your child’s favourite animal book! Enjoy a walk through the Zoo and learn about different animal sounds with this one. Ages: 0-3 years Key learnings: This book will introduce your child to different animals in the zoo, animal sounds, rhyming words & rhyme-schemes. You can also talk to them about the responsibility of owning a pet & about pet care. 3. A Surprise for About: A day spent with daddy dearest while enjoying the excitement of a fun fair, that’s what this entertaining book is all about! Watch your kid grin as they experience the thrill of ridding on a roller coaster and the joy of playing carnival games through this engaging book. Filled with bright and colourful illustrations, your child NOT be able to put this one down. Ages: 4-8 years Key learnings: This book focuses on a host of opposites, descriptive words, adjectives and ofcourse father & child’s special bond. 4. Lost Smile About: This fantasy tale will take your child on an exciting adventure in an enchanted forest! In the quest for their lost smile, they will meet magical creatures and explore the woods together. This one will mesmerize your child with its delightful illustrations, unique characters & engaging storyline. Ages: 4-8 years Key learnings: Your child will be able to enhance their language skills, learn new words & augment their imagination & social skills with this book. It is also a good way to teach your kids about dealing with disappointment and becoming self-reliant. Head over to www.zooboostory.com to explore these super exciting 4 new books today! Personalize them & gift them to any 0-8 year old & watch their eyes shine as they read their name in it. All our 10+ books are the perfect keepsakes, educational gifts and apt additions to any kiddos library. Personalize them now!
All 6 books reviewed!
Zooboo’s customizable storybooks are written after immense research on topics that are relevant yet fun for kids of all ages. All 6 books have ample learning opportunities intertwined in an engaging narrative. Plus, the catchy illustrations are an exciting part for our young readers! Read some personal reviews of parents who have included these books to their little one’s library! Is that you?“I chose the story ‘Avika, is that you?’. I just love to recite this story as a bed time story for her. It makes me emotional every time! The concept and designing is superb. When I asked her, "Where is Avika?" She pointed towards the baby picture on the book! Quality of the board book is excellent. I must say it is a worth it!”- Sushila, Avika’s mom Which colour do you like?“When I heard that Zooboo has launched a beautiful set of personalized books for our lil ones, I ordered this great book, ‘Anaya, which colour do you like?’. My daughter really loves the colourful book and tries to identify different colours and the objects. We are making her learn colours through this book and it is really fun for her to recognise things with its colours.”- Payal, Anaya’s mom What is behind the door?“Ayan is loving his new story book, especially because he is the hero of the story! These newly launched personalised story books by Zooboo are perfect for your little one with bright and colourful illustrations. The best part is that they also have hard bound books for the younger ones and so I can let him read his book unsupervised!”- Chhaya, Ayan’s mom Birthday story“Mamma! My name, was the reaction of Riham when she saw the book. I really liked the author's of including reading and learning numbers together. Birthday is such an exciting topic for kids that I think it’s a great way to piggyback some learning concepts. Not only will a personalized book for children encourage them to read, but it can make a great gift too.”- Sayma, Riham’s mom Play bo-peep!"Apart from being fun and exciting, these books are highly educational too. Bo-Peep, for e.g., teaches my kid about the distinct features of each animal in a fun and creative way. Believe me, this is going to be a wonderful memory and a keepsake for yourself as well as your kids. We can't wait to add more books from their collection to our Home Library!”- Mehak, Yuvaan’s mom Gets wings!“Riaansh has always loved listening to stories and now loves reading too. Recently we got a personalized story book called ‘Riaansh get’s wings!’ This book is specially made for Riaansh and the story is indeed interesting and certainly gave wings to Riaansh's imagination. The book is very colourful right from its cover and the hardbound quality is very good.”- Aishwarya, Riaansh’s mom Waiting to try your hands at these personalized storybooks? Order your first Zooboo book today starting at just Rs. 99! Use code: STORY Are you looking for unique party favours & return gifts? Just add the children’s names to personalize any of the Zooboo books & we will deliver them to their doorsteps! For bulk orders write to us at social@zoomin.com P.S: You can even add a designer themed gift wrap and a personal note card on each of these.
Refresh some back-to-school concepts with Zooboo books!
It’s June again & the smell of rain takes us back to those first few days of school re-opening! As everyone continues to stay indoors this year, are your children pepped up about being ‘back-to-(online)-school’? You can always help turn up the excitement levels with the help of personalized storybooks! As kids welcome the new academic year, wouldn’t it be a good idea to refresh some basic concepts with them? Would you believe us if we told you that there are over 15 learning concepts weaved into the Zooboo books!? Yes it’s true :) Here is a handy list of the learning topics covered in each of the six books: Is that you? Key learnings: Me and my surroundings The book introduces the child to himself, his body, his family & his surroundings. Great for toddlers who are just starting preschools or being home-schooled! Which colour do you like? Key learnings: Object & Colour recognition Each page of the book introduces the child to a new colour + commonly seen objects. This evergreen book is great for younger kids who are still learning to speak in full sentences. Perfect as a keepsake or the kick-start your kid’s library collection. What’s behind the door? Key learnings: Weather, Descriptive words, Opposites, Adjectives, types of sounds Your child will come across a new door on each page which when opened will take them to a new weather condition. Lot of fun and learning is guaranteed with this one! Birthday book Key learnings: Numbers, counting, backward counting, helping out at home, making decisions/being independent, sharing social spaces Your child will love going through the countdown to their birthday party through this book. With so many learning concepts hidden in the story, this one can’t be missed out on. Warning: Adults might not be able to resist it either! Plays Bo Peep! Key learnings: Animals and their features, being kind to animals, playing with friends As your kid will play hide & seek with different animals in this book, they will learn a bit about each animal. You can also encourage them to be kind & helpful to everyone. This one might just become your kids’ favourite animal book! Gets wings Key learnings: Imagination, Travel, the world & our country, encourage thinking out of the box This book is sure to tickle your child’s imagination. As they pretend to get wings, you can encourage a conversation with them about what they would do if they had wings. You can discuss – travel, safety measures, our country and the world & a lot more with them. With their name on the cover and throughout the story, kids are sure to look forward to reading their Zooboo books & refreshing some of these basic concepts. Bonus: It will also get them a little bit more excited about being back to their ‘online classroom’! Keep reading Zooboo!
Father’s Day special: 8 Daddy & Kiddo bonding ideas!
Happy Father’s Day to all the Superdads out there! This year has been a tough one. From attending office calls that compete with online school sessions to helping out more with home & kids. Bravo to all Dads who have made it this far! While a lot of us are mostly going to be spending the Father’s Day weekend at home, we thought to share with you some super amazing father-child bonding time ideas that are so easily doable at home. Yes, yes we know that kids are waiting desperately to go outdoors... But in the meantime, Daddy’s can checkout out these 8 fun + easy ideas to spend quality time with your kids on this Father’s Day! Psss... To all the Mommy’s: While the father + kids are busy doing these activities, here is a list of amazing ‘Me-Time’ ideas that you can enjoy ;) Alphabet yoga: Since it is also International Yoga Day on June 21st, why not start teaching your kids some simple baby yoga moves? Trust us this alphabet yoga video is so easy to follow & kids as well as adults will enjoy this activity together. Tip: Moms, be ready with your camera to capture this adorable moment of papabear & babybear enjoying some yoga moves! Shadow play: Not only is this a great pre-math activity, but it will also keep your child hooked for hours! All you need is a dark room/corner. Arrange a white cloth as a curtain and flash a powerful light on one side. There are different ways you can create a shadow on the curtain from the other side. You can try the age old method and use your hands to create animals/ birds/ shapes etc. You can also use hand puppets/stick puppets & narrate a made up story to the kids! They will love it & will surely want to try their turn too. You can even place their animal toys on a table and flash the light on them. The shadow created on the curtain will amaze them. Tip: This activity helps remove any unknown fear of the dark from your kids mind. Playing a game in safe dark environment with a parent makes a child feel more comfortable in the dark. Reading corner: Pick your child’s favourite corner or cuddle into bed together & spend quality time reading their favourite books. Enact scenes with voiceovers & also ask them questions after the book to encourage a discussion. Tip: For a truly personalized experience, try Zooboo’s storybooks! You can customize the story with your child’s name & character + also pick the format and page quality of the book. Tea party with lemonade making: No celebration is complete without a traditional pretend-play tea party! Your kid will LOVE setting up the table with their play tea party set. While you enjoy this set up with your kid, why not make some lemonade together & have this as a part of your party? Simply gather a jug filled with some water, sugar & lemon. Help your child squeeze the lemon, add the sugar and stir this mixture. It will be a great cooking experience for your little chef. Enjoy the refreshing drink together in your private tea party set up! (Attendance by invitation only!) Car race track: If you have leftover cardboard boxes then you got yourself an afternoon of total fun! Open up the boxes flat and draw roads using marker pens. Get yourself some toys like vehicles, blocks, animals etc. You and your kid are totally going to love playing make-believe races, traffic lights, road blocks and more on this box board race track! Tip: Don’t have a cardboard box? Paste some masking tape on the floor for the easiest car track! Water play fun: For a water play activity with younger kids, just collect all of your kids plastic/washable toys. Fill up a tub with child-safe soapy water and get some brushes. Enjoy creating bubbles & cleaning all the toys together with your toddler! For slightly older kids, you can wash the family car together! Fill a bucket with warm water & soap and give your child a soft sponge to help you clean the car. Tip: Show them how to turn on the windscreen wipers & clean the screens too. Watch their delight at getting soapy with dad! Movie date: Make some popcorn, wear your matching pyjamas & plan out an easy peasy movie date with your kid! Pick their favourite movie and treat them to some extra screen time for those brownie points! Tip: Our favourite movie suggestions - Inside Out, Ice age, Lion King, Frozen, Wonder, Up, How to train your Dragon, Finding Nemo, Mowgli, Wreck-it Ralph (maybe we should do a whole another blog for this!) Bake for a cause: Bake some simple cookies/cupcakes together with your kids. Give them away at a shelter home or to anyone less fortunate (kids of the house help/ guard etc). You both will enjoy baking together + it will also teach your kids to value their blessings & to share with the needy :) We hope you enjoy some amazing time with your kids on this Father’s Day weekend! If you do something special together then don’t forget to print your fun indoor celebrations into a Photobook! Click here to know all about how you can make one! After all, it only takes a moment to make a moment right? Follow us on Instagram & Facebook to know more about some quick hacks, book reviews and parenting tips. If you liked this article do save & share it with your community! Zooboo does not own rights to any of the activity images. They are used for representation purpose only. Image sources: www.apksupport.com, www.istock.com, www.pbs.org, www.busytoddler.com, www.nannygunna.com, www.nottinghampost.com, www.wikihow.com
