Read time: 361 words, 1 minute.Did you know that the Grinch wasn’t always green? In Dr. Seuss’s original book How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch was illustrated in black & white with touches of red & pink for his eyes. It wasn’t until the animated TV special in 1966, directed by Chuck Jones, that the Grinch became the iconic green character we know today. The decision to make him green was reportedly inspired by a series of rental cars that Jones had encountered, all of which were an…
Read time: 324 words, 1 minute.When you write a newsletter about Indian culture on the first day of every month, it’s rare to publish on the exact day of India’s most well known festival.Today is Diwali. The next time Diwali falls on November 1st will be in 2043.So, how’s that for auspicious timing?Here’s wishing you a joyful season of light, laughter, & love. -Kabir & Sue Monthly Bucket – November📚 Books It’s DiwaliBy Kabir & Surishtha Sehgal (Illustrated by Archana Sreenivasan)Count up to…
Read time: 293 words, 1 minute.Do you like Indian food? Yeah, life is “butter” when you’re having some paneer. “Dhal-icious” is always the best way to go. We’re not one to “pulao” your leg. Yep, we can do this naan-stop. We love Indian food so much that we wrote a book about our favorite treats. Curry on, -Kabir & Sue Monthly Bucket – October📚 Books Seven Samosas: Counting at the MarketBy Kabir Sehgal, Surishtha Sehgal (Illustrated by Jing Jing Tsong)Our new book drops October 29!From twenty…
Our debut picture book A Bucket of Blessings (2014) was turned into a play by Madhuri Shekar & the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta. That play is now being staged at … Read more
A popular Indian snack sold by street vendors. These are crispy vegetable fritters coated with a batter made of chickpea flour and spices. The Recipe Time to make: 30 Minutes … Read more
Read time: 337 words, 1 minute.Before enchanting children with her stories, Beatrix Potter was an accomplished scientist & naturalist. She had a particular interest in mycology, the study of fungi. Makes you think of Mr. McGregor’s vegetable garden differently, huh?🍄 -Kabir & Sue Monthly Bucket – September📚 Books Hello, Puddle!By Anita Sanchez (Illustrated by Lisa Uribe)A normal everyday puddle may not seem very special. But for a mother turtle, it might be the perfect place to lay her eggs….
This is one of our favorite street foods from North India. During the Monsoon season you see vendors with carts loaded with corn on the cob, a charcoal grill (open … Read more
Read time: 423 words, 1 minute.Deep within the New York Public Library lies a secret apartment. Once home to the library’s caretaker, this hidden gem was a living space surrounded by literary treasures. Imagine living in a library overnight… A pajama party with the Bernstein Bears.Tuck in with “Goodnight Moon,” and actually say goodnight to the red balloon. But make sure to set an alarm… You don’t want to miss the morning bookworm rush! -Kabir & Sue Monthly Bucket – August📚 Books Thread…
The name Khichdi comes from a Sanskrit word “Khiccha” which means legumes and rice. Our family favorite Khichdi is made from Moong Dal, Rice, Ghee and spices. This is one … Read more
Read time: 348 words, 1 minute.How hard is it to write a book using a vocabulary of only 50 words? Easier than finding some Green Eggs and Ham in the kitchen. This beloved Dr. Seuss children’s book was born from a bet. His publisher challenged him to write a book using only 50 different words. The result? A masterpiece of minimalism. -Kabir & Sue Monthly Bucket – July📚 Books The ABC BunnyBy Wanda GágAn unfortunate accident with an Apple drives Bunny from Bunnyland to Elsewhere. Every letter…
This is a traditional North Indian cold yogurt dish. The term “raita” comes from “rakija” which means mixture or a blend. It’s especially refreshing to eat with spicy food (with … Read more
Lucy Kalantari is a renowned recording artist. 1. Why are you an artist? Children’s media has played a significant role in my life ever since I was young. It left … Read more
Dr. Welyne Thomas is an educator & executive coach. 1. Why are you an educator? I felt that it was a “fail safe” profession and saw it as a backup. … Read more
Read time: 361 words, 1 minute.Did you know that the Grinch wasn’t always green? In Dr. Seuss’s original book How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch was illustrated in black & white with touches of red & pink for his eyes. It wasn’t until the animated TV special in 1966, directed by Chuck Jones, that the Grinch became the iconic green character we know today. The decision to make him green was reportedly inspired by a series of rental cars that Jones had encountered, all of which were an…
The Recipe Time to make: 30 Minutes Ingredients Instructions
Read time: 324 words, 1 minute.When you write a newsletter about Indian culture on the first day of every month, it’s rare to publish on the exact day of India’s most well known festival.Today is Diwali. The next time Diwali falls on November 1st will be in 2043.So, how’s that for auspicious timing?Here’s wishing you a joyful season of light, laughter, & love. -Kabir & Sue Monthly Bucket – November📚 Books It’s DiwaliBy Kabir & Surishtha Sehgal (Illustrated by Archana Sreenivasan)Count up to…
A dish from northern India originally made by a royal chef during the Mughal Era. The Recipe Time to make: 30 Minutes Ingredients Instructions
Read time: 293 words, 1 minute.Do you like Indian food? Yeah, life is “butter” when you’re having some paneer. “Dhal-icious” is always the best way to go. We’re not one to “pulao” your leg. Yep, we can do this naan-stop. We love Indian food so much that we wrote a book about our favorite treats. Curry on, -Kabir & Sue Monthly Bucket – October📚 Books Seven Samosas: Counting at the MarketBy Kabir Sehgal, Surishtha Sehgal (Illustrated by Jing Jing Tsong)Our new book drops October 29!From twenty…
A popular Indian snack sold by street vendors. These are crispy vegetable fritters coated with a batter made of chickpea flour and spices. The Recipe Time to make: 30 Minutes … Read more
Read time: 337 words, 1 minute.Before enchanting children with her stories, Beatrix Potter was an accomplished scientist & naturalist. She had a particular interest in mycology, the study of fungi. Makes you think of Mr. McGregor’s vegetable garden differently, huh?🍄 -Kabir & Sue Monthly Bucket – September📚 Books Hello, Puddle!By Anita Sanchez (Illustrated by Lisa Uribe)A normal everyday puddle may not seem very special. But for a mother turtle, it might be the perfect place to lay her eggs….
This is one of our favorite street foods from North India. During the Monsoon season you see vendors with carts loaded with corn on the cob, a charcoal grill (open … Read more
The name Khichdi comes from a Sanskrit word “Khiccha” which means legumes and rice. Our family favorite Khichdi is made from Moong Dal, Rice, Ghee and spices. This is one … Read more
Read time: 348 words, 1 minute.How hard is it to write a book using a vocabulary of only 50 words? Easier than finding some Green Eggs and Ham in the kitchen. This beloved Dr. Seuss children’s book was born from a bet. His publisher challenged him to write a book using only 50 different words. The result? A masterpiece of minimalism. -Kabir & Sue Monthly Bucket – July📚 Books The ABC BunnyBy Wanda GágAn unfortunate accident with an Apple drives Bunny from Bunnyland to Elsewhere. Every letter…
This is a traditional North Indian cold yogurt dish. The term “raita” comes from “rakija” which means mixture or a blend. It’s especially refreshing to eat with spicy food (with … Read more
Lucy Kalantari is a renowned recording artist. 1. Why are you an artist? Children’s media has played a significant role in my life ever since I was young. It left … Read more
Dr. Welyne Thomas is an educator & executive coach. 1. Why are you an educator? I felt that it was a “fail safe” profession and saw it as a backup. … Read more