The Fourth Bookmark

In this episode of Season 5 “Meet the Storytellers”, Krish

Welcome to Season 5 of Krish’s Kids Book Review Podcast

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 facts about the author, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, who was a pilot and drew from his own experiences to create this beloved story. Plus, Krish has an exciting life update! Tune in to hear! 

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. Schmidt. Keep

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 author, Maria Parr. Keep listening for more great stories from around the world this season and don't forget to subscribe. Enjoy! 

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 also tells us about Astrid Lindgren, who created the famous character Pippi Longstocking, and shares some fun facts about her life. Don't miss the riddle at the end! Tune in for more fun stories from around the world in this season of the podcast! Enjoy!

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 and understanding in their story. Plus, Krish imagines how Hottabych would handle modern technology of 21st Century, adding a fun twist to the story. Don't miss out on Riddle Time and stay tuned for more exciting adventures from around the world in this season of the podcast! Enjoy and Don't forget to subscribe!

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 bravely finds milk to keep her tiny friends alive by filling a magical blue glass goblet. Discover the themes of kindness and courage in this beautiful tale, along with some Japanese history and culture. Plus, don't miss out on Riddle Time. Stay tuned for more exciting adventures from around the world in this season of the podcast and don't forget to subscribe!

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 up about his own reading experience, sharing how he found it hard to read the book and had to pause for months before deciding to pick it up again. Prepare to be touched by a story that defies the rules of a typical happy ending, yet leaves you with a profound sense of gratitude. Discover the rich legacy of Cao Wenxuan, one of China’s most celebrated authors and the first Chinese author to win the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award. Plus, don’t miss out on Riddle Time. Stay tuned for more captivating adventures from around the world in this season of the podcast!