What are some tamil poetry books that are suitable for children
Here are some great Tamil poetry books that are suitable for children:
1. “Elli Kaditha Poonai” (The Cat Which Bit the Rat) by Kuzha Kathiresan — This was Kathiresan’s first collection of poems, known for their rhyming nature and easy readability for children.
2. “Mallai Karumbu, Mallai Pookal and Mallai Aarambhu” by Kuzha Kathiresan — These books are immensely popular among children and feature poems that are engaging and humorous, as per Kathiresan’s advice for writing children’s poetry.
3. “Inikkum Ariviyal” by Kuzha Kathiresan — A unique science-based poetry book that aims to make learning fun for children.
4. “en kanru kutti: children poems” (Tamil Edition) — This book contains Tamil poems for children to learn about animals like panda, monkey, rabbit, elephant, sparrow, cuckoo, cow, calf, dog, and termites.
5. “Nursery Rhymes in Tamil for Kids” (Tamil Edition) — As the title suggests, this book features classic nursery rhymes in Tamil, perfect for young children
Kuzha Kathiresan, a recipient of the Bala Sahitya Puraskar Award in 2016, is considered the “Poet of Little Children” in Tamil Nadu. His poems are easy to read, engaging, and humorous, making them ideal for children.
