Two Marathi books Manache Shloka and Palak Mitrano authored by Padmakar Alegaonkar were released by educationist Ashwini Dhongade recently in the city. The books,published by Dilipraj Publications,are meant for parents as well as children. It can bridge the generation gap, said Alegaonkar. While releasing the book Dhongade said,If the parents want their children to be ideal,first they have to mould themselves. They should not impose their expectations on children. Parents should be facilitators of what their children want to do. Ram Sathye was the chief guest.