Biggies Don’t Play | Children’s Book for Age 3+

Description

Details- Ages 3+ | Paperback | 20 pages with lively illustrations | Picture Book

About the Book

In ‘Biggies Don’t Play’, we meet an 8-year-old girl who has bought into this idea, convinced that being a ‘big girl’ means abandoning the simple pleasures of play. But as she observes the world around her, she begins to realize that being big doesn’t mean losing one’s sense of wonder and joy.

About the author

Archana Mohan is a former journalist and co-founder of Bookosmia – India’s No 1 publisher ‘For kids by kids’. She is an award-winning children’s author who has written books on Yakshagana (on preserving Karnataka’s folk dance form), Not That Different and Extra (on inclusive classrooms and communities) and Howzzat (on sports journaling). She has won an award for her writing at the Commonwealth level. Her book ‘A sad-happy school day’ recently won the ‘First prize for inclusion and socio-emotional writing’ for children at the Children’s Book Trust awards. Her new book ‘Biggies don’t play’, an outcome of a year-long partnership with the EkStep Foundation is about helping adults rediscover play. She loves sports, inclusion and helping every child find their unique voice. She has been appreciated by TED-Ed for her work with the TED-Ed program in India.

Shipping– Please allow us 5-7 working days to ship your order. We encourage our young audience to forsake hurry as a way to move through their days.

***Praise for the book***

‘Physical literacy is for all age-groups and for life. This book brings forth the important aspect of ‘play for adults and seniors’. Let’s inspire, encourage and support adults to play happily everyday!’

–Amit Malik, Trustee & International Adviser, IPLA, Head, Sports for Social Impact, Abhinav Bindra Foundation Trust, Core team member, Pullela Gopichand and Nagapuri Ramesh

‘Do we really need to lose our sense of playfulness in order to be taken seriously? This is a heart-warming and thought-provoking tale that will resonate with children and adults alike. It’s a reminder that play is not just for kids, but for anyone who wants to live a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life.’

– Dr.Swati Popat Vats, Founder Early Childhood Association(ECA) & Association for Primary Education and Research (APER)

‘If only as conscious adults we understood that it’s our actions and responses that children observe/imbibe and not our teachings and preachings…. We could provide our children with a more conducive and happy environment without too much effort’

–Karishma Mehra, Psychologist, Family-therapist, Mindfulness Coach and Counselor for young adults

FAQ – Biggies Don’t Play

What is the book about?
Biggies Don’t Play follows an 8-year-old girl who believes that being “big” means giving up play. Through her observations, she discovers that growing up doesn’t mean losing joy, wonder, or the simple pleasures of life.

Who is the author?
The book is written by Archana Mohan, a former journalist, award-winning children’s author, and co-founder of Bookosmia. She writes about sports, inclusion, and empowering children to find their unique voice.

Her Other Books avaibale at Bookosmia  are Yaksha and EXTRA! Extra Chromosome, Extra Ordinary Love | Children’s Book

What age group is it suitable for?
Ideal for ages 3+, especially for children and families exploring the importance of play and joy at all ages.

How many pages and what type of book is it?
The book is a 20-page picture book with lively and engaging illustrations.

What makes this book special?
It emphasizes that play isn’t just for kids—it’s a lifelong activity that enhances happiness, physical literacy, and emotional well-being. It also encourages adults to rediscover their playful side.

Has the book received praise?
Yes! Notable endorsements include:

• Amit Malik – Advocates play for all ages and highlights its importance for social impact.
• Dr. Swati Popat Vats – Calls it a heartwarming tale reminding everyone that play is essential at every stage of life.
• Karishma Mehra – Emphasizes that conscious adults can create happy environments for children by embracing playfulness.

How long does shipping take?
Please allow 5–7 working days for delivery.

 Who published the book?
Published by Bookosmia, India’s leading publisher “for kids by kids.”

Can I gift this book?
Absolutely! It makes a meaningful gift for students, young explorers, book lovers or anyone.

Where can I buy the book?
The book is available on Amazon and Bookosmia

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