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India Gazette
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Lil Legends Children's Books Are Powering India's Shift Toward Inclusive Early Learning
SMPL New Delhi [India], June 23: The early learning books by Lil Legends, an imprint of Oswaal Books, have officially become bestsellers and are now ranked #1 on Amazon in their category--marking a milestone not just for sales, but for inclusion in early education. In a market that often overlooks children with diverse learning needs, Lil Legends is pioneering a new model of inclusive publishing. Its books are designed with empathy and science--for children who think, feel, or learn differently, including those who are neurodiverse, speech-delayed, or slower processors. 'We didn't set out to create bestsellers--we set out to create better books for every kind of learner. The response shows how deeply this was needed,' Swaati Jain, Co-Founder, Little Legends'. Must Check: Lil Legends Supportive Learning Books At the heart of this success is a mission to reshape India's early childhood education ecosystem, not just with curriculum-aligned content but with books that are inclusive, engaging, and developmentally mindful. A groundbreaking picture book co-developed with Dr. Maninder Kaur, a specialist in special education, this title helps children with speech delays or neurodiverse profiles connect words with intuitive, action-based visuals--supporting vocabulary building in a natural and non-pressuring way. Flagship Titles That Are Redefining the Genre are the Books of Imagination (Parts 1-5) which areCreated for children with sensory sensitivities and slower cognitive processing, these books use open-ended prompts, low visual noise, and therapeutic illustrations--stimulating creativity without overstimulation. What sets Lil Legends apart is not just the intent, but the rigor behind the design. The books are created in collaboration with special educators, therapists, and parents, ensuring they meet the needs of real children--not hypothetical profiles. 'These books are inclusive by design--not by exception,' Swaati adds. 'They're as joyful and useful for neurotypical children as they are for neurodiverse ones.' With non-linear narratives, non-judgmental formats, and a focus on emotional well-being, Lil Legends books are making inclusive learning mainstream--not marginal. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by SMPL. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
India Today
16 hours ago
- General
- India Today
Learning without limits: Why every child deserves flexible tools
In a kindergarten classroom in Bengaluru, five-year-old Aanya quietly flips through a picture book that allows her to trace letters with her finger, hum along to rhymes, and colour freely in wide margins. At the same table, her classmate Arjun builds stories using picture cards. There's no rush. No red pen. No 'correct way' to finish the task. This isn't a Montessori centre or a special school—just a regular class using learning tools designed to suit different kinds of India, early childhood educators are sounding the alarm: the one-size-fits-all model for preschool learning is failing many children, not just those with diagnosed learning to a 2023 UNICEF report, nearly 70% of children in foundational grades experience learning delays, not due to lack of intelligence, but because the material is either too rigid or assumes every child learns the same RIGID LEARNING TOOLS LEAVE MANY CHILDREN BEHIND In many Indian classrooms, rigid learning materials still dominate early education, leaving behind children who don't fit the 'ideal learner' mould. But a quiet revolution is underway. Lil Legends is reshaping the way young children learn—with books that are slower, softer, and designed for every kind of a bright classroom in Bengaluru, five-year-old Aanya traces letters with her finger, hums along to rhymes, and colours freely in the margins of her book. Beside her, Arjun pieces together picture cards to create his own story. There are no red marks, no rigid instructions—just learning at their own isn't a special needs centre or a progressive school; it's a regular kindergarten using materials designed to be gentle, flexible, and inclusive. As more educators raise concerns about traditional, one-size-fits-all teaching methods, a new approach is gaining ground—one that prioritises emotional safety, curiosity, and creativity over speed and scores.'The real revolution in education won't be led by smart classrooms or screens,' says Swaati Jain, Editor-in-Chief at Lil Legends. 'It will come when we make our books less anxious and more accepting. When we stop designing learning material for 'ideal' children and start building real ones.'Lil Legends, the early learning imprint of Oswaal Books, isn't just participating in the inclusive education movement—it's leading it. In a market saturated with rote-heavy, assessment-led material, Lil Legends is reimagining what early learning in India should look THAT SLOW DOWN-SO EVERY CHILD CAN KEEP UPIts latest initiative—Supportive Learning Books—isn't a side project; it's a philosophy. Developed in collaboration with special educators, developmental psychologists, and real parents, this series is crafted to meet the needs of every kind of learner. These books deliberately slow down the learning process, prioritizing gentle repetition, multi-sensory prompts, and open-ended exploration over speed and a time when most content rewards only the quick and compliant, Lil Legends is proudly building books that breathe—books that don't just teach children how to write or count, but help them feel safe, curious, and seen.'Fast learners often succeed despite the system,' notes developmental therapist Dr. Maninder Kaur. 'But the quiet ones, the imaginative ones, the kids who struggle to sit still—they get left behind. Inclusive tools don't just help these children catch up. They create a classroom where everyone learns better.'NEW KIND OF CLASSROOM, ONE-PAGE AT A TIMEIndeed, international research backs this up. A study by the Harvard Centre on the Developing Child found that emotionally safe and non-judgmental learning environments significantly improve long-term cognitive outcomes. Meanwhile, Finland—often cited as the gold standard in education—delays formal academic instruction in favour of play-based, inclusive learning until the age of India, though, parental anxiety and academic competition often drive demand for "advanced" books and early skills drills. But the tide may be turning. Platforms like FirstCry and Amazon have seen a surge in interest for titles tagged under 'inclusive learning' and 'gentle parenting,' with search volume for 'stress-free learning books' up by 46% in the past Lil Legends, the goal is clear: to build materials that speak to the entire child, not just their test scores. Their Supportive Learning Books, which include titles like Everyday Actions Everyday Words and The Book of Imagination, are designed to grow with the child—not to grade them.'We're not just making books,' says Jain. 'We're making space—for kids to feel safe, understood, and seen.'Because the best learning doesn't always come from answering questions. Sometimes, it comes from being allowed to ask Watch
