This Summer Vacation...

Students,invest your leisure time in some worthwhile activities rather than just scrolling the reels and playing mobile games. Here is the list of few interesting books, movies and you tube channels to explore it in this summer vacation.

Books 

1. "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle

2. "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak

3. "The Cat in the Hat" by Dr. Seuss

4. "Matilda" by Roald Dahl

5. "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White

6. "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series by Jeff Kinney

7. "Magic Tree House" series by Mary Pope Osborne

8. "Geronimo Stilton" series by Geronimo Stilton

Sudha Murthy's books often carry valuable life lessons that resonate with teenage readers. Some of her books suitable for teenagers include:

1. "Wise and Otherwise: A Salute to Life"

2. "The Magic Drum and Other Favourite Stories"

3. "Grandma's Bag of Stories"

4. "The Bird with Golden Wings: Stories of Wit and Magic"

5. "How I Taught My Grandmother to Read and Other Stories"

Ruskin Bond's stories have a timeless charm that appeals to children. Here are some of his books perfect for summer reading:

1. "The Blue Umbrella"

2. "The Adventures of Rusty" series

3. "The Cherry Tree"

4. "Grandfather's Private Zoo"

5. "Rusty Runs Away"

6. "The Road to the Bazaar"

7. "A Flight of Pigeons"

8. "Rusty Goes to London"

Some captivating books by Indian authors that children can enjoy during their summer vacation:

1. "The Boy Who Swallowed a Nail and Other Stories" by Lalita Iyer

2. "The Jungle Radio: Bird Songs of India" by Devangana Dash

3. "Nina and the Traveling Spice Shed" by Madhvi Ramani

4. "Amma, Tell Me About... " series by Bhakti Mathur (e.g., "Amma, Tell Me About Diwali!")

5. "The Secret of the Rainbow Phoenix" by Neelima Parasker

6. "The Hidden Children: What Happens to Them When They Grow Up?" by Reshma Krishnamurthy Sharma

7. "Sampurna Chattarji’s Muezza and Baby Jaan: Stories from the Quran" by Sampurna Chattarji

8. "The Magic in the Middle: Nalini’s Nose" by Neha Singh

Apart from reading a book there are many YouTube channels that provide informative and educational content suitable for students to watch during their summer vacation:

1. CrashCourse: Offers engaging videos on a wide range of subjects, including science, history, literature, and more.

2. TED-Ed: Provides animated educational videos on various topics, covering science, history, literature, and more.

3. : Offers fun and informative videos about animals, nature, science, and exploration.

4. SciShow Kids: Provides educational videos on science topics geared towards younger audiences.

5. Smithsonian Channel: Offers videos on history, science, nature, and culture from the Smithsonian Institution.

6. Khan Academy: Provides instructional videos on a wide range of subjects, including math, science, history, and more.

7. PBS Kids: Offers educational videos and clips from popular PBS Kids shows covering various subjects.

8. History for Kids: Provides informative videos about historical events and figures in an engaging and easy-to-understand format.

These channels offer a variety of content that can keep students entertained while also expanding their knowledge during the summer break.

Movies across different genres that students can enjoy during their summer vacation:

1. Adventure/Fantasy:

   - "Harry Potter" series

   - "The Chronicles of Narnia" series

   - "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" and "Jumanji: The Next Level"

   - "Moana"

   - "How to Train Your Dragon" series

2. Animated Films:

   - "Toy Story" series

   - "Frozen" and "Frozen II"

   - "Coco"

   - "Zootopia"

   - "The Incredibles" and "The Incredibles 2"

3. Comedy:

   - "The Princess Bride"

   - "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"

   - "School of Rock"

   - "Night at the Museum" series

   - "Despicable Me" series

4. Sci-Fi:

   - "Star Wars" series (particularly the original trilogy)

   - "Back to the Future" trilogy

   - "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial"

   - "Guardians of the Galaxy" series

   - "WALL-E"

5. Musicals:

   - "The Sound of Music"

   - "Mary Poppins" (both the original and the sequel)

   - "La La Land"

   - "The Greatest Showman"

   - "Singin' in the Rain"

6. Drama:

   - "The Karate Kid" (both the original and the 2010 remake)

   - "The Pursuit of Happyness"

   - "October Sky"

   - "Bridge to Terabithia"

   - "The Secret Life of Bees"

These movies offer a mix of entertainment, inspiration, and valuable life lessons that students can enjoy during their summer break.

If you're reading any book or watching any video or movie from the above mentions, do not forget to share your views with me!!!

Happy summer vacation!