The Fourth Bookmark

Welcome to Season 5 of Krish’s Kids Book Review Podcast - “Meet the Storytellers.”  In this exciting season, Krish will engage with some of the most remarkable authors to discuss their books and their journeys as storytellers. In this premiere episode, Krish reviews  I Am Rebel  by Ross Montgomery, a touching adventure narrated from the perspective of a devoted dog named Rebel. This heartwarming t...

In this grand finale episode of Season 4, Krish finishes his Around the World tour in France to talk about the timeless classic "The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Krish tells us about the Little Prince, a boy who lives on a tiny planet and embarks on a journey through the universe, meeting strange adults and learning about what truly matters in life. Krish also shares cool...

In this episode, Krish takes us to the Netherlands to talk about the cute book "Jip and Janneke" by Annie M.G. Schmidt. Krish tells us about Jip and Janneke, two best friends who live next door to each other. They have a lot of fun together, sometimes get into funny situations, and learn important lessons about friendship and life. Krish also shares cool facts about the author, Annie M.G...

In this episode, Krish takes us to Norway to talk about the fun book "Adventures with Waffles" by Maria Parr. Krish shares the story of Trille, a boy living in a small Norwegian village, who goes on many exciting adventures with his best friend, Lena. They always find themselves in funny situations and learn a lot about friendship and family. Krish also shares interesting facts about the...

In this episode, Krish takes us to Sweden to talk about the 1981 children's book "Ronia, the Robber’s Daughter" by Astrid Lindgren. Krish shares the story of Ronia, a brave girl who lives in a fortress with robbers and becomes friends with Birk, the son of a rival robber chief. They go on fun and exciting adventures, teaching us about friendship and being true to ourselves. Krish als...

In this episode, Krish heads to Russia to explore a fascinating 1938 children's book called "The Old Genie Hottabych" by Lazar Lagin. Join Krish as he dives into the magical and funny adventures of Volka, a boy who finds a 3000-year-old genie named Hottabych. Hottabych learns about the modern world of 20th Century, causing lots of funny situations. Discover the themes of friendship a...

In this episode, Krish heads to Japan to explore a heartwarming children's book called "The Secret of the Blue Glass" by Tomiko Inui. Join Krish as he tells the story of the Moriyama family and the Little People—Fern, Balbo, Robin, and Iris—who live in a dusty library in Tokyo. The story spans from the 1920s to World War II, following Yuri, a young girl from the Moriyama family, who...

In this episode, Krish heads to Australia to explore a delightful 1918 children's classic called "The Magic Pudding" by Norman Lindsay. Join Krish as he delves into the whimsical world of Albert, a magical pudding that never runs out and can transform into any flavor. Follow the adventures of Bunyip Bluegum, a wise koala; Bill Barnacle, a sailor; and Sam Sawnoff, an emperor penguin, as they protec...

In this episode, Krish sets sail for the beautiful landscapes of rural China with a heartwarming tale called "Bronze and Sunflower" by Cao Wenxuan. Krish delves into the beautiful countryside of Damaidi Village, where the story unfolds, revealing a profound friendship between Sunflower, a young girl from the city, and Bronze, a mute boy from the village. In this episode, Krish also opens...

In this episode, host Krish takes us on a journey to India, exploring the timeless tale of "Kabuliwala" by Rabindranath Tagore. Join Krish as he delves into the heart of Kolkata, where the story unfolds, revealing an unlikely friendship between a young girl named Mini and a Kabuliwala, Rahmat. As Krish reflects on the poignant themes of friendship and separation, he shares personal conne...

In this episode, join Krish, as he takes you on a magical journey to the heart of the Arabian desert. Explore the enchanting tales of Arabian Nights, also known as One Thousand and One Nights. Krish dives into three of its most famous stories: Aladdin and his magic lamp, Ali Baba and the forty thieves, and the epic voyages of Sinbad the Sailor. As always, stick around for the fun and brain-teasing...

In this episode, host Krish takes us on a journey to Nigeria with the beloved classic, 'Sugar Girl' by Kola Onadipe. Join Krish as he shares his adventure to find this treasured story, uncovering its themes of bravery, kindness, and perseverance. Discover the heartwarming tale of Ralia, a young girl who faces extraordinary challenges, teaching us valuable lessons along the way. Learn about author...

In this episode, Krish takes you to Argentina to explore the whimsical adventure 'An Elephantasy' by María Elena Walsh. The story begins when a girl discovers an elephant named Dailan Kifki at her doorstep, sparking a series of hilarious and heartwarming events. Learn about the beloved Argentine author María Elena Walsh and her cultural impact. Tune in for fun, laughter, and the famous Rid...

In this episode of Season 4, "Around the World," Krish makes his next stop in the United States of America to explore the classic "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle. The story follows Meg Murry, a super-smart but awkward girl, on a quest to find her missing scientist dad. With the help of three peculiar beings—Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which—Meg, her brother Charles Wallace, and their...

Krish is thrilled to be back kicking off a brand-new season with a theme – “Around the World” - exploring fascinating stories from authors across the globe. In this first episode, Krish begins his "Around the World" journey right here in the United Kingdom with the timeless classic, "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien. "The Hobbit" follows Bilbo Baggins, a peaceful hobbit,...

In this grand finale episode of season 3 of Kids Book Review podcast for Kids by Kids, Sairah all the way from India joins me to review Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell. The story revolves around a boy named Christopher who discovers that his grandfather is the guardian of a magical hidden place called the Archipelago where mythical creatures live and thrive alongside humans. But there&#3...

In this penultimate episode of Season 3, Krish is joined by Ethan all the way from Singapore to review the “The Girl Who Built a Spider” by George Brewington. In this thrilling science fiction adventure, middle schooler Theresa Brown, winner of the School Science Fair, embarks on a summer of invention with her friends Ashley and Jon at Dr. Neil Flax's renowned laboratory. As they delve into ambiti...

In this episode, Krish is joined by Leo from the UK to review "Hercules: The Diary of a (Sort of) Hero" by Tom Vaughan. In this story, meet Hercules Braver: just a regular kid with big dreams of being super cool! Life hasn't been easy for Hercules, but everything changes when he discovers his dad is none other than the Greek god, ZEUS! Suddenly, Hercules thinks all his problems are s...

In this episode, Krish is joined by Bianca from Australia to dive into the wacky world of "The 143-Storey Treehouse" by Andy Griffiths, illustrated by Terry Denton. Andy and Terry in the story go camping and the camping holiday turns out “to be not” quite as relaxing as Andy originally planned. Terry forgets to pack the tent and the food, their attempt at fishing ends in disaster, the sp...

In this episode, Krish is joined by Mia from Texas, US to unravel the mysteries of a time travelling adventure - The Rebel of Time by Craig Andrew Mooney. Krish also brings the author himself, Craig Andrew Mooney, to the show for an exclusive interview. The story follows Doran West, a teenager from the Scottish Highlands whose life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers his ability to time tra...

In this episode, Krish has teamed up with Max from the US to dive into the spine-tingling world of "It Found Us" by Lindsay Currie! “It Found Us” is a spooky mystery that follows a 12-year-old girl named Hazel Woods who has a knack for solving mysteries and can't resist a good sleuthing adventure. Hazel secretly follows her brother Den and his friends to a cemetery for a game of hide...

Welcome to the 50th episode of Kids Book Review Podcast for Kids by Kids where Krish is joined by Diana and Luciana in the UK to review Winner Takes Gold by Eloise Smith. This book is about Pearl, a young gymnast who wants to follow her mum’s footsteps and win gold in Paris. But when she goes to a training camp, she faces many challenges and dangers. Someone is trying to hurt the gymnasts and stop...

In this episode, Krish is joined by David from the UK to review 'The Sleeping Stones' by Beatrice Wallbank. The Sleeping Stones is a thrilling adventure story set on a small island off the Welsh coast, where ancient legends and magic come to life. The book follows Gruff, a young boy who loves his island home, and Matylda, a new arrival who is fascinated by the local myths. Together, they d...

In this episode, Krish is joined by Harry from the UK to review "Emba Oak and the Terrible Tomorrows" by Jenny Moore. The story follows Emba, a young girl who hatches from a dragon’s egg and discovers that she has magical powers. When an evil sorcerer sets his sights on Emba’s dragon blood, she must use her wits and courage to keep herself and her loved ones safe. Author Jenny Moore join...

In this episode, Krish is joined by Julian, all the way from Australia to delve into the captivating world of "Skandar and the Unicorn Thief" by A.F. Steadman. The first book in the Skandar series introduces 13-year-old Skandar Smith, who dreams of becoming a unicorn rider. However, when his dream is shattered, Skandar finds himself on a thrilling adventure filled with fierce unicorns, e...