Since the old ages, Malayalam literature has played an important part on how we grew up into, gifting us a sense of wonder and curiosity that still imparts a sense of child-like glee to everyone of us. Today’s article (blog, really) is about timeless Malayalam classic and hidden gems in Children’s fictions that continues to shape our generation, still and played an integral part in our childhood as well.

If you are a reader, you know that it is incredibly hard to write children’s fiction, and more specifically catering to their imagination too, so that it resonates with the young reader with just as much impact as the author intended. So, that would mean that the author also needs to have the young ones’ curiosity and wonder, alighting each of their words with a piquing interest. This very short list features the best of the books (all of them best-sellers, too) we have specially curated for your young ones: –

1, The first one in our list is ‘Oru Kudayum Kunjhupengalum’ by the renowned Malayalam author, Muttath Varkey. Published by DC books in the mid-90s, this tale unfolds the story of 2 orphaned siblings, and many of their misfortunes owing to their greedy and extremely abusive step-mother (who also happened to be their aunt) and how they reconcile years later after having to be separated when tragedy stuck both of them. This tiny book highlights the importance of brotherhood, their knack to survive each and every misfortune befalling them, and growing to be stronger throughout all of it. This book is a must-read for everyone, and it would be no wonder if you see your young one crying after reading this masterful tale of siblings’ love.

2, The second one in our list is ‘Pathummayude Aadu’ by none other than the Beypore Sultan himself, Vaikkom Muhammed Basheer. Taking inspiration from his daily chronicles, this story features Basheer’s sister Fathima (Pathumma, as everyone around her calls her) and her ever-hungry goat, and how both of them as a duo wreaks havoc in the peaceful life the author lived in, owing him chewed-up pages of his brand-new books and disturbing the quietness he preferred. This tale is another timeless classic, which will surely brighten your child’s day as they, too, might wonder just how hilarious Basheer’s prose really is.

3, The third one in our list is ‘Oranjukutty’ from the mistress of ‘Agnisakshi’, which is still being discussed today due to the long-lasting plethora of advancements it happened to start for women’s liberation. Oranjukutty is a collection of Lalithambika Antharjanam’s very best short stories, starring her prowess in writing with such a clarity and tone that are still incredibly rare to find in the history of Malayalam Literature. This short story collection is perfect for anyone, no matter adult or child, as they are just so filled with the never-ending need to find answers with almost everything pertaining to this world, which helps in our young one’s to thrive in every situation.

4, The last book but not the least for today is ‘Neippayasam’ penned by the Enid Blyton of Malayalam, Sumangala. This book is a collection of short stories namely Neippayasam, Pazhayathum Puthiyathum, Prathikaaram, Poombattum Karinkallum, and Pookkalude Maravil. This short story collection remains still as an ever-green children’s classic

We hope that this incredibly short list was useful to help you decide in for your young one’s next read!