Children's book Author

Chitra Soundar

Biography

Chitra Soundar was born in Chennai and resides in London. She has written over 20 books for children. Chitra also loves to retell folktales, legends and ancient tales from the Indian sub-continent. While she dabbles in chapter books, her first love is picture books.

Happy Holi!
Sona Sharma, a Friend Indeed
It's Time to Hush and Say Good Night
No Pets Allowed! a Bloomsbury Reader
Holi Hai!
Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister?
Shubh Diwali!
Mangoes, Mischief, and Tales of Friendship
You're Snug With Me
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Happy Holi!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · February 25, 2025

Happy Holi!

By Chitra Soundar · With Amberin Huq

Celebrate spring's arrival with a colorful festival of joy and tradition.

32 pages· 298 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 62 ratings
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Holi Hai!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Can Gauri overcome her anger to enjoy Holi's vibrant celebration?

Mangoes, Mischief, and Tales of Friendship

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018

Can two young friends outwit the kingdom's trickiest subjects?

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Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister?

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2021

A new sibling challenges Sona's world. Can she embrace the change?

Happy Holi!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

Celebrate spring's arrival with a colorful festival of joy and tradition.

Shubh Diwali!

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2019

Celebrate Diwali with lights, art, and family traditions.

Farmer Falgu Goes Kite Flying

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

A lost kite challenges a father's ingenuity at a festival.

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Book Stats

14

Authored

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Illustrated

9

Collaborators

Picture books

10

Chapter books

4

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Happy Holi!
Sale price
$1797

Happy Holi!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

Celebrate spring's arrival with a colorful festival of joy and tradition.

Sona Sharma, a Friend Indeed

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2024

Two friends vie for class leader, testing their friendship and true motives.

It's Time to Hush and Say Good Night

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

A father guides his child through a dreamscape, soothing big emotions into peaceful sleep.

No Pets Allowed! a Bloomsbury Reader

Chapter Book · 2023

Keva must outsmart a strict hospital manager to bring joy to her grandpa with a special pet visit.

Holi Hai!
Sale price
$1699

Holi Hai!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Can Gauri overcome her anger to enjoy Holi's vibrant celebration?

Shubh Diwali!
Sale price
$1597

Shubh Diwali!

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2019

Celebrate Diwali with lights, art, and family traditions.

You're Snug With Me
Sale price
$1697

You're Snug With Me

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Two bear cubs explore the mysteries beyond their icy den.

Pattan's Pumpkin

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

A giant pumpkin may be the key to survival as a storm threatens to flood the valley.

Farmer Falgu Goes to the Kumbh Mela

Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2017

A farmer's journey to a festival is filled with unexpected detours as he helps those in need.

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$1248

Farmer Falgu Goes to the Market

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2014

A farmer's market trip turns bumpy, sparking a clever plan.

Farmer Falgu Goes on a Trip

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

A farmer seeks silence but discovers unexpected truths on his journey.

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Kanika Nair

Illustrator / 4 shared books

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