Book Review: The Adventures of Ed-a-Mamma: Ed Finds A Home by Alia Bhatt

When Alia Bhatt, a renowned Indian actress, stepped into the world of children's literature with her debut book, The Adventures of Ed-a-Mamma: Ed Finds A Home, it was a moment that sparked curiosity and interest. We've delved into the pages of this unique creation, and here's our review of Ed Finds A Home by Alia Bhatt, the first book she's published with Penguin Publishers. 

Book Review: The Adventures of Ed-a-Mamma: Ed Finds A Home by Alia Bhatt

Book Cover: 

The book cover of Ed Mamma's Finding a New Home is a subtle illustration with colors of a young girl sitting with her pet. This beautiful cover sets the tone of the book.

Author of Ed Finds A Home: 

Alia Bhatt had a vision for the book and the series Adventures of Ed-a-Mamma. The book is co-authored by Vivek Kamath & Shabnam Minwalla. So, all the backslashes received on social media about Alia Bhatt turning author in just a few days have answers. 

Cute yet Futuristic Story Plot: 

The name of the girl in the Alia Bhatt's book is, of course, Alia! 

Alia, the lead character in the book, often needs clarification as she hears many sounds and does not know their source. She tries to figure it out but has no luck. One day, Alia meets a puppy and falls in love with it, and then she realizes that she has superpower and can listen to animals and other living beings. She wishes to keep the puppy as her pet, but her parents disagree. Will she convince her parents to keep a puppy, or does she have to bid goodbye for you to read?

Iluustrator: Tanvi Bhat

In every children book, the illustrator's role is pivotal, and in the case of Ed Finds a New Home, it's no different. Tanvi Bhat's illustrations are a visual treat, perfectly complementing the Story and characters.

Illustrator Tanvi Bhat has done a remarkable job setting the book's tone as soothing and clear characters with the correct expressions. The puppy Ed is so adorable with a bow. Colors in the book are aesthetic and have a soothing effect on the reading experience.

What's the best in the book:

• Alia is a kind girl who wishes to help everyone. Empathy is an important lesson to teach children early, and author Alia Bhatt has done a fair job in this regard.
• Saving the environment is the need of the hour, and the book holds the key element.
• Having the crow as the narrator of the story is really interesting.
• The swift thinking of Alia makes the story move at a good pace.
• Alia's parents are not showcased as traditional but in a contemporary household setting. Such changes in storytelling are essential as children perceive things as they see. 
• The book instills in young children a sense of responsibility towards the environment.
• Adventures of Ed Mamma: Ed Finds a New Home is the first book in the country to be printed on FSC certified paper.

Where you can grab the book:

Book: Adventures of Ed Mamma: Ed Finds a New Home

Author: Alia Bhatt

Publisher: Puffin Books

Genre: Children Book (Age: 5 years and up)

Online: Amazon & all leading online platforms

Pages: 35

My Rating: 5/5

Final Word: 

If you wish to select a storybook that imbibes compassion for pets, empathy for the environment, and respect for elders, this is the book you can choose. It is perfect for children aged 3 to 8. In her debut book, author Alia Bhatt has done a star job. As Alia Bhatt's movie has smashed all the records, the first book in the series is all set to make a high mark with everything right.

Can You Imagine A World Without Books ?

It is so weird to imagine it; what could be the replacement for the book, and how information and emotions pass on from generation to generation? But today, let us look at the scenario and see all sorts of what-if perspectives in case of no books.

Firstly, a world without books would be vastly different, with consequential implications for knowledge, culture, education, and how we share information. 

1. Loss of Knowledge Preservation: 

Books have been a primary means of preserving knowledge and information for centuries. Without books, much of humanity's accumulated knowledge would be at risk of being lost or forgotten. 

2. Limited Access to Information: 

The power of books lies in their ability to spread knowledge to all, regardless of their access to technology or other resources. By doing so, they have helped promote democracy and make information more accessible to everyone. Only few learned who have access to attain knowledge would be more powerful.

Upscale your reading & Grow with #TBRChallenge

New year and new resolutions are in the air in the month of January but you need someone to push you towards your resolution or a constant reminders to complete it. Study shows that people who keep a check on their resolutions time to time have a higher rate of completing the resolution than others. 

Selecting a resolution that keeps you motivated throughout the year and helps you grow in your personal and professional life are very few and one of them is reading habit. Reading is helpful in many perspectives, we will discuss in detail in this blogpost and also share about the #TBRChallenge, The Blogchatter Reading Challenge that is a reading challenge unique in its own way.

Why to take up Reading Challenge:

Commitment : 

By signing up for a reading challenge you are committing a time towards it and also deciding to learn new aspects of life through reading. You should be open enough to read and enter the world of books.

Learning:  

Learning is never ending process and through books you can learn many new things. It can be as simple as about new words, new culture, new language, new concept. If you are thinking you have done enough reading during your  education years then let us tell you that there are plenty of books where you can gain experiences of life.

Effective Me-time: 

Everyone wants to spend peaceful time alone in a day and reading can give you that solace by imagining the story right in front of you or gaining knowledge through self-help or non-fiction books.

There are many more reasons one should take up reading as a habit but we will leave you with these three to mark an imprint of reading.

Leave these virtues when you start to read:

Reading is an art and so is absorbing the book.

To read a book, we discussed what all is required but most important aspect is there are certain factors a reader should not follow. Check the top three virtues a reader should never possess.

Assumptions: 

Reading a story without any assumptions will make you an attentive reader, if you assume a particular angel in the story and flip 4-5 pages then you may miss a vital point in the story.

Judgemental: 

Whenever you start reading a book , break all inhibitions and all set pre-set guidelines of the world. Do not fall prey to the rules set in the real world as the books has their own world and a new dimension all together.

Hurriedness: 

Each book has its pace and a reader. You cannot just scan the book through skimming the pages. Take your time to start the book, read the blurb, about the author, acknowledgements, version history of the books, chapter headings so that you feel connect with the book. 

What to read: Biggest question in the reading challenge

What to read is the biggest challenge to many people who wish to read but never know from where to start with. These few tips can help you to make your reading list and keep you paced up in the reading challenge.

Learn How to Write Honest Book Review in 6 Steps

As words do magic for the book so does the words in a post for the ‘Book Review’. Writing a book review is an intelligent task as you have to put across the insights of the book in your words.  Book reviews are vital for any book be it paperback book, eBook or a book published on digital platforms like Blogchatter in eBook Carnival, Juggernaut, Pothi.

 

Today we are going to focus on up on few pointers that enhances the book review. So let’s see what it takes to construct an honest book review.