Theme for April
Theme for April
Dealing with Separation
Dealing with Separation
"Goodbyes can be hard—for both children and parents. Whether it’s daycare drop-offs, starting school, a parent going to work, or even bedtime struggles, separation anxiety is a natural but challenging phase.
In April, Sitaara Book Club helps parents understand why separation anxiety happens, what their child is experiencing, and how books can offer comfort and reassurance. With expert-curated stories and practical insights, we’ll show you how to navigate this phase with empathy."
"Goodbyes can be hard—for both children and parents. Whether it’s daycare drop-offs, starting school, a parent going to work, or even bedtime struggles, separation anxiety is a natural but challenging phase.
In April, Sitaara Book Club helps parents understand why separation anxiety happens, what their child is experiencing, and how books can offer comfort and reassurance. With expert-curated stories and practical insights, we’ll show you how to navigate this phase with empathy."
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Theme for April
Book Club Focus
Books for Learning
More than just colorful pictures - books help children build vocabulary, spark curiosity, and make sense of the world. Our Experts will share tips and insights on how to make reading a daily part of your child's routine.
Books for Feelings
When children see familiar emotions in stories, they feel seen, understood, and slowly build confidence. Sitaara book club will explore how parents can effectively use the same to help their child's emotional development
Books for Fun
Children grow up with a love for reading when they see books as fun, not a chore. We share tips for parents on how can reading be made engaging with activities and prompts so that children look forward to reading.
Testimonials
Testimonials
Divyashree
Parent of 1.5yr old
The thought about books and feelings . I always felt reading wuld improve language never focused on feelings
Shreya Jain
Parent of a 1.5yr Old
What a brilliant brilliant session. Nidhi has left me feeling so informed and left so many thoughts with me. Now i am wondering why have i not introduced such books to him.
Thank you for this. ❤️
Sanya Hak
Parent of 4year old
The way Nupur explained with an illustation how books can help in child development... and helped us to understand what it means for the child and how we can make this experience better..
Nitin Goyal
Parent of a 2 & a 4yr old
1) How Nidhi brought out various story arcs behind the obvious 2) Engaging class the whole time 3) Refreshing and very thoughtful
Niyati Ray
Parent of a 2year old
Very engaging session and thought provoking questions
Divyashree
Parent of 1.5yr old
The thought about books and feelings . I always felt reading wuld improve language never focused on feelings
Shreya Jain
Parent of a 1.5yr Old
What a brilliant brilliant session. Nidhi has left me feeling so informed and left so many thoughts with me. Now i am wondering why have i not introduced such books to him.
Thank you for this. ❤️
Sanya Hak
Parent of 4year old
The way Nupur explained with an illustation how books can help in child development... and helped us to understand what it means for the child and how we can make this experience better..
Nitin Goyal
Parent of a 2 & a 4yr old
1) How Nidhi brought out various story arcs behind the obvious 2) Engaging class the whole time 3) Refreshing and very thoughtful
Niyati Ray
Parent of a 2year old
Very engaging session and thought provoking questions
Divyashree
Parent of 1.5yr old
The thought about books and feelings . I always felt reading wuld improve language never focused on feelings
Shreya Jain
Parent of a 1.5yr Old
What a brilliant brilliant session. Nidhi has left me feeling so informed and left so many thoughts with me. Now i am wondering why have i not introduced such books to him.
Thank you for this. ❤️
Sanya Hak
Parent of 4year old
The way Nupur explained with an illustation how books can help in child development... and helped us to understand what it means for the child and how we can make this experience better..
Nitin Goyal
Parent of a 2 & a 4yr old
1) How Nidhi brought out various story arcs behind the obvious 2) Engaging class the whole time 3) Refreshing and very thoughtful
Niyati Ray
Parent of a 2year old
Very engaging session and thought provoking questions
Divyashree
Parent of 1.5yr old
The thought about books and feelings . I always felt reading wuld improve language never focused on feelings
Shreya Jain
Parent of a 1.5yr Old
What a brilliant brilliant session. Nidhi has left me feeling so informed and left so many thoughts with me. Now i am wondering why have i not introduced such books to him.
Thank you for this. ❤️
Sanya Hak
Parent of 4year old
The way Nupur explained with an illustation how books can help in child development... and helped us to understand what it means for the child and how we can make this experience better..
Nitin Goyal
Parent of a 2 & a 4yr old
1) How Nidhi brought out various story arcs behind the obvious 2) Engaging class the whole time 3) Refreshing and very thoughtful
Niyati Ray
Parent of a 2year old
Very engaging session and thought provoking questions
Divyashree
Parent of 1.5yr old
The thought about books and feelings . I always felt reading wuld improve language never focused on feelings
Shreya Jain
Parent of a 1.5yr Old
What a brilliant brilliant session. Nidhi has left me feeling so informed and left so many thoughts with me. Now i am wondering why have i not introduced such books to him.
Thank you for this. ❤️
Sanya Hak
Parent of 4year old
The way Nupur explained with an illustation how books can help in child development... and helped us to understand what it means for the child and how we can make this experience better..
Nitin Goyal
Parent of a 2 & a 4yr old
1) How Nidhi brought out various story arcs behind the obvious 2) Engaging class the whole time 3) Refreshing and very thoughtful
Niyati Ray
Parent of a 2year old
Very engaging session and thought provoking questions
Divyashree
Parent of 1.5yr old
The thought about books and feelings . I always felt reading wuld improve language never focused on feelings
Shreya Jain
Parent of a 1.5yr Old
What a brilliant brilliant session. Nidhi has left me feeling so informed and left so many thoughts with me. Now i am wondering why have i not introduced such books to him.
Thank you for this. ❤️
Sanya Hak
Parent of 4year old
The way Nupur explained with an illustation how books can help in child development... and helped us to understand what it means for the child and how we can make this experience better..
Nitin Goyal
Parent of a 2 & a 4yr old
1) How Nidhi brought out various story arcs behind the obvious 2) Engaging class the whole time 3) Refreshing and very thoughtful
Niyati Ray
Parent of a 2year old
Very engaging session and thought provoking questions
Divyashree
Parent of 1.5yr old
The thought about books and feelings . I always felt reading wuld improve language never focused on feelings
Shreya Jain
Parent of a 1.5yr Old
What a brilliant brilliant session. Nidhi has left me feeling so informed and left so many thoughts with me. Now i am wondering why have i not introduced such books to him.
Thank you for this. ❤️
Sanya Hak
Parent of 4year old
The way Nupur explained with an illustation how books can help in child development... and helped us to understand what it means for the child and how we can make this experience better..
Nitin Goyal
Parent of a 2 & a 4yr old
1) How Nidhi brought out various story arcs behind the obvious 2) Engaging class the whole time 3) Refreshing and very thoughtful
Niyati Ray
Parent of a 2year old
Very engaging session and thought provoking questions
Divyashree
Parent of 1.5yr old
The thought about books and feelings . I always felt reading wuld improve language never focused on feelings
Shreya Jain
Parent of a 1.5yr Old
What a brilliant brilliant session. Nidhi has left me feeling so informed and left so many thoughts with me. Now i am wondering why have i not introduced such books to him.
Thank you for this. ❤️
Sanya Hak
Parent of 4year old
The way Nupur explained with an illustation how books can help in child development... and helped us to understand what it means for the child and how we can make this experience better..
Nitin Goyal
Parent of a 2 & a 4yr old
1) How Nidhi brought out various story arcs behind the obvious 2) Engaging class the whole time 3) Refreshing and very thoughtful
Niyati Ray
Parent of a 2year old
Very engaging session and thought provoking questions
Book Club Focus
Books for Learning
More than just colorful pictures - books help children build vocabulary, spark curiosity, and make sense of the world. Our Experts will share tips and insights on how to make reading a daily part of your child's routine.
Books for Feelings
When children see familiar emotions in stories, they feel seen, understood, and slowly build confidence. Sitaara book club will explore how parents can effectively use the same to help their child's emotional development
Books for Fun
Children grow up with a love for reading when they see books as fun, not a chore. We share tips for parents on how can reading be made engaging with activities and prompts so that children look forward to reading.
April Calendar
April Calendar
5th April
Reflect and Discuss: How Separation Feels by Nidhi Shah
Reflect and Discuss: How Separation Feels by Nidhi Shah
12th April
Separation from your Child’s Perspective by Nupur Paiva
Separation from your Child’s Perspective by Nupur Paiva
19th April
Starting School - Making Transition Easier by Nithya Ramachandran
Starting School - Making Transition Easier by Nithya Ramachandran
26th April
Gentle Goodbyes – Making Separation Easier Nupur Paiva
Gentle Goodbyes – Making Separation Easier Nupur Paiva
Sitaara Experts
Nidhi Shah
Literacy Educator
As a part of Sitaara's Book Club, Nidhi will go beyond standard, repetitive recommendation lists and discuss children's books that inspire. Her sessions will focus on how to pick the right books for your child, how to read to them and much more.
Nupur Paiva
Sr Child Psychotherapist
Nupur enjoys curating children's books by emotional themes, not by author, reading age or titles. With Sitaara's Book Club, she will handhold parents in understanding children's inner worlds and simplify everyday parenting struggles through storytelling.
Aishwarya Sekar
Early Years Educator
Aishwarya is a kidlit enthusiast, and a children's book curator who enjoys reading and reviewing children's literature. With Sitaara's Book Club, she will be curating books based on the Monthly themes across age groups
Nithya Ramachandran
Association Montessori Internationale (0-6yrs)
Nithya is an certified Montessori expert (AMI - 0 to 6yrs). With Sitaara's Book Club she will work with Parents to make reading fun by emphasizing on how to make it a pleasurable and engaging activity for kids
Nidhi Shah
Literacy Educator
As a part of Sitaara's Book Club, Nidhi will go beyond standard, repetitive recommendation lists and discuss children's books that inspire. Her sessions will focus on how to pick the right books for your child, how to read to them and much more.
Nupur Paiva
Sr Child Psychotherapist
Nupur enjoys curating children's books by emotional themes, not by author, reading age or titles. With Sitaara's Book Club, she will handhold parents in understanding children's inner worlds and simplify everyday parenting struggles through storytelling.
Aishwarya Sekar
Early Years Educator
Aishwarya is a kidlit enthusiast, and a children's book curator who enjoys reading and reviewing children's literature. With Sitaara's Book Club, she will be curating books based on the Monthly themes across age groups
Nithya Ramachandran
Association Montessori Internationale (0-6yrs)
Nithya is an certified Montessori expert (AMI - 0 to 6yrs). With Sitaara's Book Club she will work with Parents to make reading fun by emphasizing on how to make it a pleasurable and engaging activity for kids
Nidhi Shah
Literacy Educator
As a part of Sitaara's Book Club, Nidhi will go beyond standard, repetitive recommendation lists and discuss children's books that inspire. Her sessions will focus on how to pick the right books for your child, how to read to them and much more.
Nupur Paiva
Sr Child Psychotherapist
Nupur enjoys curating children's books by emotional themes, not by author, reading age or titles. With Sitaara's Book Club, she will handhold parents in understanding children's inner worlds and simplify everyday parenting struggles through storytelling.
Aishwarya Sekar
Early Years Educator
Aishwarya is a kidlit enthusiast, and a children's book curator who enjoys reading and reviewing children's literature. With Sitaara's Book Club, she will be curating books based on the Monthly themes across age groups
Nithya Ramachandran
Association Montessori Internationale (0-6yrs)
Nithya is an certified Montessori expert (AMI - 0 to 6yrs). With Sitaara's Book Club she will work with Parents to make reading fun by emphasizing on how to make it a pleasurable and engaging activity for kids
Nidhi Shah
Literacy Educator
As a part of Sitaara's Book Club, Nidhi will go beyond standard, repetitive recommendation lists and discuss children's books that inspire. Her sessions will focus on how to pick the right books for your child, how to read to them and much more.
Nupur Paiva
Sr Child Psychotherapist
Nupur enjoys curating children's books by emotional themes, not by author, reading age or titles. With Sitaara's Book Club, she will handhold parents in understanding children's inner worlds and simplify everyday parenting struggles through storytelling.
Aishwarya Sekar
Early Years Educator
Aishwarya is a kidlit enthusiast, and a children's book curator who enjoys reading and reviewing children's literature. With Sitaara's Book Club, she will be curating books based on the Monthly themes across age groups
Nithya Ramachandran
Association Montessori Internationale (0-6yrs)
Nithya is an certified Montessori expert (AMI - 0 to 6yrs). With Sitaara's Book Club she will work with Parents to make reading fun by emphasizing on how to make it a pleasurable and engaging activity for kids
Sitaara Experts
Nidhi Shah
Literacy Educator
Nidhi Shah is a seasoned literacy educator with over 15 years of experience in curating libraries and nurturing the love for reading in children and families.
Nupur Paiva
Sr Child Psychotherapist
Nupur Paiva is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Associate Fellow with the British Psychological Society, Child Psychotherapist and mother of two
Aishwarya S.
Early Years Educator
Aishwarya is a mother, a passionate kidlit enthusiast, and also a children's book curator and reviewer.
Nithya R.
Montessori Expert (0-6y)
Nithya is an certified Montessori expert (AMI - 0 to 6yrs). She has years of experience of working with Schools, Parents aswell as Training Educators to adopt a child-led learning approach
Nidhi Shah
Literacy Educator
Nidhi Shah is a seasoned literacy educator with over 15 years of experience in curating libraries and nurturing the love for reading in children and families.
Nupur Paiva
Sr Child Psychotherapist
Nupur Paiva is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Associate Fellow with the British Psychological Society, Child Psychotherapist and mother of two
Aishwarya S.
Early Years Educator
Aishwarya is a mother, a passionate kidlit enthusiast, and also a children's book curator and reviewer.
Nithya R.
Montessori Expert (0-6y)
Nithya is an certified Montessori expert (AMI - 0 to 6yrs). She has years of experience of working with Schools, Parents aswell as Training Educators to adopt a child-led learning approach
Nidhi Shah
Literacy Educator
Nidhi Shah is a seasoned literacy educator with over 15 years of experience in curating libraries and nurturing the love for reading in children and families.
Nupur Paiva
Sr Child Psychotherapist
Nupur Paiva is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Associate Fellow with the British Psychological Society, Child Psychotherapist and mother of two
Aishwarya S.
Early Years Educator
Aishwarya is a mother, a passionate kidlit enthusiast, and also a children's book curator and reviewer.
Nithya R.
Montessori Expert (0-6y)
Nithya is an certified Montessori expert (AMI - 0 to 6yrs). She has years of experience of working with Schools, Parents aswell as Training Educators to adopt a child-led learning approach
Nidhi Shah
Literacy Educator
Nidhi Shah is a seasoned literacy educator with over 15 years of experience in curating libraries and nurturing the love for reading in children and families.
Nupur Paiva
Sr Child Psychotherapist
Nupur Paiva is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Associate Fellow with the British Psychological Society, Child Psychotherapist and mother of two
Aishwarya S.
Early Years Educator
Aishwarya is a mother, a passionate kidlit enthusiast, and also a children's book curator and reviewer.
Nithya R.
Montessori Expert (0-6y)
Nithya is an certified Montessori expert (AMI - 0 to 6yrs). She has years of experience of working with Schools, Parents aswell as Training Educators to adopt a child-led learning approach
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Listen to Our Experts
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What kind of themes will be there?
What kinds of books will be featured?
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Are there any book recommendations shared?
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