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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019
The Bridge Home
Homeless kids find hope and freedom, but illness threatens their fragile world.
208 pages· 34,537 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 11,969 ratings
$16.99
Books About India · 124 titles considered
The Best India Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about india? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
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The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About India
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018
The Night Diary
A young girl navigates a divided land, seeking identity and hope amidst India's partition.
304 pages· 50,124 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 21,183 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1894
The Jungle Book
A boy raised by wolves must outwit a vengeful tiger in the jungle.
240 pages· 50,885 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 135,032 ratings
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017
Manjhi Moves a Mountain
By Nancy Churnin, Danny Popovici (Illustrator)
A man carves a mountain path, transforming his village's future.
32 pages· 805 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 368 ratings
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2020
111 Trees
A boy transforms his village by planting trees for every girl's birth, challenging tradition and sparking change.
36 pages· 993 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 425 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
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$858
Board Book · Ages 1–5 · 2016
The Jungle Book
A wild man-cub navigates the jungle's dangers and friendships.
10 pages
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 57 ratings
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 2–8 · 2018
Festival of Colors
Celebrate Holi with vibrant colors, friendship, and fresh starts.
32 pages· 153 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,423 ratings
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$1498
Picture Book · Ages 10–14 · 2017
I am Gandhi
A young man defies injustice with peaceful protest, sparking a revolution.
40 pages· 1,790 words· Est. 19 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 843 ratings
$15.99Save 6%
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$858
Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2017
Rapunzel
A girl with long hair is trapped in a tower in a vibrant Indian retelling.
24 pages
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 409 ratings
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$1895
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020
Grandmother School
By Rina Singh, Ellen Rooney (Illustrator)
A grandmother learns to read, defying illiteracy's grip.
32 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 279 ratings
$19.95Save 5%
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India Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about india for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$599
The Jungle Book
Ages 2–5 · 2003
A jungle boy faces leaving his wild home for the Man-village.
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$1599
Mahatma Gandhi
Ages 0–3 · 2019
A rebellious youth becomes a symbol of peace, uniting a nation.
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$995
Holi Colors
Ages 0–3 · 2018
Discover Holi's vibrant colors and joyful celebrations.
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$1299
The Jungle Book
Ages 3–5 · 2018
Join a young boy's jungle adventure, facing wild creatures and a fierce tiger.
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$995
Good Night Taj Mahal
Ages 0–3 · 2019
Explore Agra's wonders through a child's eyes in this enchanting journey.
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$999
India
Ages 0–4 · 2023
Discover India's vibrant life through sights, sounds, and flavors in this engaging journey.
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$995
Diwali Lights
Ages 0–3 · 2018
Discover Diwali's magic, where light triumphs over darkness in a vibrant celebration of joy and unity.
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India Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about india for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$2199
One Grain of Rice
Ages 4–8 · 1997
A clever girl uses math to teach a greedy raja a lesson in fairness.
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$1799
The Light Within You
Ages 4–8 · 2023
Can Diya capture the magic of Diwali to keep with her forever?
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$1699
The Boy Who Grew a Forest
Ages 5–8 · 2019
A boy transforms a barren island into a thriving forest, proving one person can change the world.
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$699
The Mystery of the Suspicious Spices
Ages 5–9 · 2014
Siblings uncover a spice tampering mystery in Mumbai's vibrant market.
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$1599
Mother Teresa
Ages 4–7 · 2018
A nun's journey from teaching to founding a hospital, transforming lives with love and charity.
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$1799
The Secret Kingdom
Ages 7–10 · 2018
A secret garden of treasures faces destruction. Can it be saved?
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$1799
Sugar in Milk
Ages 5–8 · 2020
An immigrant girl finds hope in a myth about sweetening a new land.
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$899
Seven Blind Mice
Ages 3–7 · 1992
Seven blind mice uncover a mysterious truth by the pond.
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$1599
Bracelets for Bina's Brothers
Ages 4–7 · 2021
Bina's bracelet-making reveals surprising patterns and family secrets.
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$1799
Gandhi
Ages 5–10 · 2013
A 24-day march challenges oppressive salt taxes, igniting a peaceful revolution for independence.
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$1795
Priya Dreams of Marigolds & Masala
Ages 4–8 · 2019
A girl bridges cultures through her grandmother's vivid tales and shared traditions.
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$1799
Mother Goose Goes to India
Ages 0–8 · 2022
Classic nursery rhymes with an Indian twist and Hindi words.
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India Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about india for developing and independent readers.
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$799
Bollywood Burglary
Ages 7–10 · 2016
A stolen ruby, a Bollywood film, and a mouse detective on the case.
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$1195
Tiger's Quest
Ages 12–17 · 2011
Kelsey's life is threatened, forcing her back to India on a perilous quest to break a tiger curse.
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$1799
Thirst
Ages 10–12 · 2022
A girl uncovers a water mafia in Mumbai, risking everything to expose them.
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$1499
Rebels with a Cause
Ages 9–12 · 2019
Kid geniuses tackle a global water crisis while evading a sinister corporation's kidnapping attempts.
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$599
Who Was Mother Teresa?
Ages 8–11 · 2015
A biography of Mother Teresa's life and her work with the poor in India and around the world
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$1299
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Ages 14–17 · 2006
A young girl must escape a nightmare after being sold into a brothel.
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$1699
A Circle of Elephants
Ages 9–12 · 2019
A boy and an elephant face nature's fury and human threats in 1970s Nepal.
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$899
Thea Stilton and the Prince's Emerald
Ages 7–10 · 2012
A group of mice travel to India to help their friend Ashvin with a problem involving monkeys and a stolen emerald.
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$1999
The Partition Project
Ages 8–12 · 2024
A young journalist uncovers her grandmother's hidden past, revealing a story of survival and identity.
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$799
Where Is the Taj Mahal?
Ages 8–11 · 2017
A timeless love story immortalized in marble, the Taj Mahal hides secrets waiting to be uncovered.
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$699
Who Was Gandhi?
Ages 8–12 · 2014
A leader's quest for freedom through non-violence reshapes a nation and inspires the world.
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$2095
Ahimsa
Ages 9–12 · 2017
A young girl must continue her jailed mother's fight for India's freedom.