Indian Culture

10 Gulab Jamuns, is a sweet multicultural picture book for children that instill in them a love for math and a knowledge of diversity and new cultures. Join two adorable brothers in a fun-filled adventure and discover a tasty sweet from India! Idu (Ee-doo) and Adu (Aa-doo) are very excited. Guests are coming over for dinner and their Mamma has already cooked a lot. Next, she is cooking Gulab Jamuns, but Idu and Adu don t know what Gulab Jamuns are. Before long, they discover just how good these wonderful golden, sugary syrup-soaked balls are and how quickly they melt in their mouths. But Mamma has only made 10 Gulab Jamuns. Will they last until their guests come? This light-hearted, humorous story will warm your heart and tantalize your tastebuds. It also includes some basic lessons in counting and an easy recipe to make those delicious Gulab Jamuns yourself. Read this book aloud and enjoy a fun activity with your little ones.

“Am I small?” - Tamia is not sure and keeps asking various animals that she meets on her journey. Eventually she finds the surprising answer...

"Amme Tell Me" is a charming and informative series of children's books that introduces the major Hindu festivals and figures to young readers, and are perfect for families wanting to share stories of Hinduism with their children or for educators looking for resource on the Hindu culture for their students. Written in rhyme with vivid, captivating illustrations, this series brings Hindu mythology to its readers in a fun and non-preachy way. The Series has ten books on the festivals of Holi, Diwali, and on the Hindu gods Krishna, Hanuman and Ganesha.

"Amme Tell Me" is a charming and informative series of children's books that introduces the major Hindu festivals and figures to young readers, and are perfect for families wanting to share stories of Hinduism with their children or for educators looking for resource on the Hindu culture for their students. Written in rhyme with vivid, captivating illustrations, this series brings Hindu mythology to its readers in a fun and non-preachy way. The Series has ten books on the festivals of Holi, Diwali, and on the Hindu gods Krishna, Hanuman and Ganesha.

Introduce Indian classical music: This interactive sound book is a playful way to introduce Indian culture. Develop fine motor, cognitive and literacy skills: Pushing the interactive buttons help toddlers and babies develop fine motor skills while listening to music and the corresponding poems builds cognitive and early literacy skills. Six unique and delightful sounds: Baby Sangeet has six instrumental music pieces, from Sitar, Tabla, Veena, Bansuri, Harmonium, and Mridangam. The little fingers won’t stop playing this book: All sounds were recorded in actual studios. The crisp and endearing quality of sound would make the child play the music over and over again. Colorful and vibrant illustrations: The book has some adorable animals attired in outfits that are representative of Indian culture The book has six colorful spreads with different animals with six different instruments. The high sound quality, superb illustrations, and short and simple poems bring every picture to life. The pages in the book have rounded edges, and therefore it is just right for the little hands that are learning to turn the pages. The buttons are very easy to play with, and you can turn off the battery on the back cover. The long lasting batteries are replaceable. It uses AG10/LR1130 batteries. This charming book is an excellent gift for a child’s two year birthday.

Celebrate Diwali with this delightful baby board book teaching little ones all about the popular festival of light. Bold, brightly colored pictures, and short and snappy text is a fantastic way to discover Diwali together in this delightful book! From the shining diya lamps that gave the festival its name, to colorful Rangoli sand decorations and sweet treats, Baby’s First Diwali features all the familiar favourites associated with India’s biggest and brightest holiday. This board book is perfect for children aged 2-4 years old, to develop early learning skills with simple and vibrant pictures and sentences that promote language skills. The small, padded format of this book is perfect for little hands to hold, and babies and toddlers will enjoy turning the pages by themselves, helping with early reading development and fine motor skills. This charming board book features: - Bright images that are exciting for little ones to focus on - A small, sturdy, and padded design making it easy for babies to hold by themselves - A gentle introduction to the festival of Divali, with clear text for little ones to understand - A simple and clear design that’s easy for little ones to follow along - Learn all about the amazing festival of light with your little one! Baby’s First Diwali perfectly captures the joy of this special celebration and is an ideal preschool learning introduction to the traditions of the holiday. Adults and toddlers can enjoy reading this book on Diwali together and learn about India’s brightest festival.

Learn Punjabi animals with Bindi Baby by Gnaana. High-style graphics blend modern silhouettes with Indian design elements. The bold colors and rich patterns are designed to attract and delight – encouraging fun and easy learning. Appropriate for babies, toddlers and beginning readers of Punjabi script. Also available in other Indian languages.

Comes in a variety of Indian languages. Ek...Be...Tran...Learn to count in Gujarati with Bindi Baby by Gnaana! From 0 to the Number 10, kids will delight in counting these everyday outdoor-inspired objects - and learn about forming and using plurals. Numbers 11-20 are also included at the end of the book. Appropriate for babies, toddlers and beginning readers of Gujarati script. *Gujarati transliteration included to help with pronunciation. *Includes chart of Gujarati numbers 0-20. *Includes a lesson on Aryabhata - one of the greatest mathematicians and astronomers in the history of India - and his discovery of the "number 0."

The 7th book in Tricycle's World Snacks series introduces toddlers to Indian snack foods known as chaat. Scrumptious treats like bhel puri (rice puff salad), tandoori chicken, and sweet coconut cham-cham, look good enough to eat in Wilson Sanger's gorgeous collage art, while her trademark bouncy text will please little ears.

The bold, bright colors of India leap right off the page in this fresh and funny picture book retelling (with a twist) of how Ganesha came to help write the epic poem of Hindu literature, the Mahabharata. Ganesha is just like any other kid, except that he has the head of an elephant and rides around on a magical mouse. And he loves sweets, especially the traditional dessert laddoo. But when Ganesha insists on biting into a super jumbo jawbreaker laddoo, his tusk breaks off! Ganesha is terribly upset, but with the help of the wise poet Vyasa, and his friend Mr. Mouse, he learns that what seems broken can actually be quite useful after all. With vibrant, graphic illustrations, expressive characters, and offbeat humor, this is a wonderfully inventive rendition of a classic tale.

Gandhi's peaceful revolution is the focus of this picture book, part of the inspiring New York Times bestselling biography series about heroes. As a young man in India, Gandhi saw firsthand how people were treated unfairly. Refusing to accept injustice, he came up with a brilliant way to fight back through quiet, peaceful protest. He took his methods with him from South Africa back to India, where he led a nonviolent revolution that freed his country from British rule. Through his calm, steady heroism, Gandhi changed everything for India and inspired civil rights movements all over the world, proving that the smallest of us can be the most powerful.

This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Indian fairy tales and other folk stories that the whole family will enjoy! Indian Children's Favorite Stories is a charming selection of eight Indian tales that provide an insight into traditional Indian culture. They make perfect new additions for story time or bedtime reading. Retold for an international audience, the beautifully illustrated stories will give children of all ages a glimpse into the fables and folklore of India, including tales of how Lord Krishna escapes the evil Kamsa's repeated attempts to kill him, and how the elephant keeper's daughter, Rani, humbles an unwise and unjust king by emptying his storehouses of rice. Featured Indian stories include: The Story of Rama, the ancient Indian tale of a prince's exile and return to his homeland Sukhu and Dukhu, two sisters--one kind, one selfish--and their different fates Munna and the Grain of Rice, how a good and clever girl saves her people from hunger And five more wonderful tales to delight story lovers everywhere. A glossary is also included, so that everyone can understand and appreciate the Indian words scattered throughout the stories. The Children's Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West. Other multicultural children's books in this series include: Asian Children's Favorite Stories, Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories, Japanese Children's Favorite Stories, Singapore Children's Favorite Stories, Filipino Children's Favorite Stories, Favorite Children's Stories from China & Tibet, Chinese Children's Favorite Stories, Korean Children's Favorite Stories, Balinese Children's Favorite Stories, and Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories.

In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Kamala Harris, the first woman, first Black person, and first South Asian American to be elected vice president of the USA. Little Kamala used to accompany her parents to civil rights marches in California, strapped into her stroller so she wouldn’t get lost. From an early age, she dreamed of becoming a lawyer to help people in need. In school, Kamala felt like she could do anything and everything. She earned a law degree to make sure the most vulnerable were protected by justice. Kamala’s life was full of firsts, including becoming the first woman, Black woman, and South Asian American to be elected vice president. As Kamala stated to little girls everywhere in her speech—she may be the first but she won't be the last. This powerful book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the politician’s life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Let's Celebrate being Indian-American! Follow along as Suri takes you through a year of holidays, festivals, and celebrations with her family and best friend, Veer. Suri is a young girl who is American with Indian descent. Suri's pride in her roots and home show us the beauty and joy that multiculturalism brings to the world! Reading books that represent different beliefs, cultures, and skin colors help us all to learn, embrace, and celebrate differences. This book highlights some of the best parts of a culture, which are the holidays and festivals!

Join Ajeet and Rakha as they explore their favorite holiday.Lohri: The Bonfire Festival, is a fun-filled and colorful introduction to the winter harvest festival of Punjab, India. Children of all ages will enjoy the rhymes in both English and Punjabi as they learn more about the culture and traditions that have been celebrated this way since the fifteenth century. The Punjabi within these pages is a fun way to teach kids to read the Gurmukhi script. A Romanized Punjabi transliteration of all pages is at the end of the book to aid in pronunciation. A fun, multi-lingual rhyming book for children of all ages!

My First Book of Hindi Words is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces young children to Hindi language and Indian culture through everyday words. Organized as an ABC rhyming book, My First Book of Hindi Words incorporates common Hindi words into charming English-language rhymes, beginning with: "A is for Akash. A sky so blue where little birds fly and big planes, too," and on through "Z is for Zukhaam. Achoo! I sneeze. I must have a cold. Mama, hug me please!" Winsome, full-color pictures illustrate each word and allow even very young readers to make their first foray into India's official language. A helpful glossary at the end makes it easy for readers—including parents and teachers—to review what they've learned! With the help of this book, we hope more children (and adults) will soon be a part of the 300 million people worldwide that speak Hindi!

Bring your baby closer to their culture with “My First Hindi Words!” Increase your child's Hindi vocabulary with this fun and colorful book by "Hindi By Reena.” This book will introduce kids to everyday Hindi words through bright and realistic illustrations. With a focus on the learning Hindi words — the book does not confuse early learners with the Devanagari script. Written by Hindi By Reena — The world’s first comprehensive Hindi learning company -- this book was created after years of research with kids and babies from around the world.WHY LEARN HINDI?Hindi is India’s most-spoken national language. The total number of Hindi speakers are well over a half a billion. Whether you are Gujarati, Punjabi or Bengali — most indians can speak Hindi fluently as a second language. Hindi is so popular in India, that even all the Bollywood movies are in Hindi!

My First Sikh by Parveen Kaur Dhillon is a two-in-one children's book about young Singhs and Kaurs of the Sikh faith. This two-in-one board book includes My First Sikh Boy Book and My First Sikh Girl Book, two wonderful children's books about young Singhs and Kaurs of the Sikh faith. These books are designed for parents of toddlers and early reading young children to gain awareness of the Sikh identity and values. They are richly illustrated to show images of young Sikhs living with Sikh ideals. These books are perfect for families with young Sikh children or for giving to non-Sikhs who want to gain a better understanding of basic Sikh ideals. They are also good to share in schools and libraries to foster greater awareness in communities where young Sikhs are growing.

This primer introduces our readers to Hindu gods. Padmini is wise like Ganesha, she is generous like Lakshmi, and energetic like Parvati. Through Padmini, we will meet these gods and learn that power has many forms.

Elliot lives in America, and Kailash lives in India. They are pen pals. By exchanging letters and pictures, they learn that they both love to climb trees, have pets, and go to school. Their worlds might look different, but they are actually similar. Same, same. But different! Through an inviting point-of-view and colorful, vivid illustrations, this story shows how two boys living oceans apart can be the best of friends.

In a warm, festive story that introduces readers to the Hindu holiday of Diwali, three anthropomorphic child monkeys—Suno, Dekho, and Jaano—receive a wrapped gift from Suno’s dadima (grandmother) on the eve of the celebration. The monkeys take turns guessing what might be inside that package (sparklers, bangles), discovering instead that the present holds a series of smaller wrapped gifts, each with its own riddle (“I am round and shiny, so keep me in a safe place”).

This timeless story from India is about a poor boy's dream of having his own drum. His mother is very poor and cannot afford to buy her son the one thing in the world that he really wants. The poor boy's dream takes him on one of the most unlikely journeys and ultimately leads to attaining his dream.

Pixar animator and Academy Award–nominated director Sanjay Patel (Sanjay’s Super Team) brings to life Hinduism’s most important gods and goddesses—and one sacred stone—in fun, full-color illustrations, each accompanied by a short, lively profile. The Little Book of Hindu Deities is chock-full of monsters, demons, noble warriors, and divine divas. Find out why Ganesha has an elephant’s head (his father cut his off!); why Kali, the goddess of time, is known as the “Black One” (she’s a bit goth); and what “Hare Krishna” really means. “Throw another ingredient in the American spirituality blender. Pop culture is veering into Hinduism.”—USA Today

From the mother-son duo behind the New York Times bestselling A Bucket of Blessings comes a zany picture book about a wild ride on a tuk tuk taxi in India! This picture book brings an international twist to the beloved nursery rhyme, The Wheels on the Bus, by bringing you aboard a busy three-wheeled taxi in India! Anything can happen as the tuk tuk rolls through town—from an elephant encounter to a tasty treat to a grand fireworks display. And in the midst of all the action, one thing’s for sure: passengers young and old love every minute of their exciting ride as the wheels of the tuk tuk go round and round!