Children's books by Indian authors that you might like to introduce to your kids!

Do you fondly miss the times of Malgudi Days and The Blue Umbrella? Well, yes, such was a time when your childhood was filled with the stories weaved by great writers like RK Narayan, Ruskin Bond, and more. However, what if you would like to make some additions to the new children's books by some Indian authors for your kids that also provide a clear glimpse into the Indian culture, history and are more relatable to their surroundings in all ways? In that case, we are here to help you out!  Check these books and get them started with the cultural habit of reading books that get them to witness the Indian culture and experiences as a whole.

Moongphali by Neha Singh 

How about making your kids learn from the lives of other kids, that too, through interesting stories? Well, Moongphali by Neha Singh is funny and a trail for adventurous rides through the book. While Nandu wants to go to the fancy-dress competition as a king and her mom makes him dress like a watermelon, Dolly and Sunny are happy twins and Poonam has a longing for a perfect pair of blue and white slippers. You can relish your childhood along with your kids with these stories! The book is well-suited for children between 8 to 16 years of age.

Chola Adventure by Anu Kumar

What better way to make your kids learn history than mixing it with memorable stories of wonder? If your kid is between 9 to 12 years of age, with Chola Adventure by Anu Kumar, you get a chance to transport your child to the different eras in Tanjore, India. Raji, a twelve-year-old is a brave and bright girl living in the reign of Rajaraja Chola in the south. One dark night, she rescues a Chinese sailor at sea and that starts a chain of events that she could never imagine! So, go for this, if you want to instigate the feeling of adventure in your children through impactful storytelling.

Little Rainmaker by Roopal Kewalya 

Can you imagine a time in 2027 when it would not have rained for the last 10 years? That is how Little Rainmaker starts. The 10-year-old  Anoushqa has never seen how it is to experience rain and she doesn't believe when her grandfather tells stories about it. Her life changed when her grandpa took his last breath and urged her to see rain as his last wish. Wrapped in the dilemma of environmental crisis, this book takes into account some stories of hope, power, and much more! So, it could be a great way to teach them about environmental problems. The book suits well for 9 to 10 years of age!

The Bridge Home by Padma Venkatraman

Being independent and fearless comes from social conditioning and you can help your kids with that by taking the course of this book that speaks volumes about determination and courage. For Vij and Rukku, life seems harsh in the streets of Chennai. Although the girls find shelter, they also turn out to be meeting two homeless boys on a bridge but in the end, Vij must decide if she has to take help or to uphold her freedom when the time gets demanding. With this, you can help your kids learn life lessons and values with this treasure of a book, The Bridge Home if your kids are between 10 to 12 years of age.

The Yellow Suitcase by Mira Sriram

Asha travels to India from America when her grandmother passes away. As she comes back, she finds strangers and all other people but her grandma, and a sense of grief is evoked by the empty yellow suitcase that would be kept for the gifts to be received from grandma. However, she discovers that a gift is kept for her and the story goes on to an emotional trail. The book might be a great way for you to bond with your kids as well if they are between 6 to 12 years of age!

Dear Mrs. Naidu by Mathangi Subramaniam

It is not a bad deal to instill in your child, who is between 10 to 18 years of age, some knowledge along with storytelling. This book just does that as the story revolves around Sarojini who finds out the Right To Education, a law that might help her get a seat in a posh school where her best friend is also studying. Sarojini then gets in contact with a lot of people who support her in that direction. The book might introduce your kid to various eminent personalities of India and you both can learn and have fun together.

Bhimayana : Experiences of Untouchability by Subhash Vyam Srividya Natarajan, S. Anand, Durgabai Vyam 

It might be a good time for the kids to start reading biographies as well if they are about to enter their teenage. Hence, get them the story of one of India’s foremost revolutionaries Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar who battled all odds gained multiple doctorates, fought against social discrimination and the caste system and finally, went on to draft the Constitution of India. The book with the major life events in the most simplistic language that is both interesting and influential!