Best Children's Hinduism Books of 2025

The Growth Mindset Activity Book for Kids is a beginner's guide to growth mindset for children aged 7-12. The book is designed to help kids develop self-confidence, emotional intelligence, and enhance brain development. It provides learning, tips, and activities to improve your child's perspective in the face of obstacles. The book is produced and created by professional writers native in the English language, and the large activities are made easy to see with simple, cute picture themes. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for parents who want to teach their kids the importance of growth mindset. It is fun, engaging, and promotes resilience, higher motivation, mental strength, and goal-achieving.

Who Believes What?: Exploring the World’s Major Religions is a comprehensive and inviting introduction to the five major world religions. The book uses a search-and-find style, with fully illustrated spreads representing each religion, followed by a text spread providing further information. The illustrations are busy, bright, and packed with details, showing people worshipping among symbolic places, rituals, and objects. The book also includes broader context about religion and each featured belief system. Overall, this is a great addition to school and public library shelves, offering personal enrichment and classroom assignments.

10 Gulab Jamuns: Counting With an Indian Sweet Treat is a delightful children's book that introduces young readers to the culture and cuisine of India. The story follows siblings Idu and Adu as they eagerly await the arrival of guests for dinner and the sweet, syrupy gulab jamuns that their mother is preparing. The book also incorporates STEM elements of counting, addition, and subtraction. The inclusion of a recipe in the back provides a fun, hands-on activity for children and parents alike. Overall, this book is a great choice for families interested in learning more about South Asian culture and values multicultural stories in children's literature.

"1 Chiste por día - 366 chistes para leer en familia" is a delightful book that offers families a chance to laugh together every day of the year. The book is carefully curated to ensure that the jokes are appropriate for children and do not promote violence, stereotypes, discrimination, or prejudice. The jokes are short, easy to understand and perfect for expanding children's vocabulary, practicing reading, and developing a sense of humor. The book is structured according to the days of the year, which adds an extra level of motivation for families to read it every day. Overall, this book is highly recommended for families looking for a fun and wholesome way to bond and share a laugh together."

This third book in the Celebrate the World board book series teaches children about the traditions of Diwali, the festival of lights. Readers learn about the five days of Diwali and how it is a time to celebrate the special bonds between siblings and pray for a bountiful season. The illustrations by Archana Sreenivasan beautifully capture the essence of this Hindu holiday. Hannah Eliot, the author, provides an insightful introduction to the cultural significance of the festival. This board book is perfect for introducing children to the diversity of world cultures.

My Little Book of Krishna is a charmingly illustrated board book that introduces kids to the popular Hindu mythology. The short tale about Krishna's search for butter is dotted with interesting facts about each god and an interactive seek-and-find activity. Suitable for bedtime reading, this book is perfect for parent-child association and a great way to familiarize babies with India's rich cultural fabric. It offers a fun and enjoyable introduction to timeless myths and festivals for modern kids. Overall, this book is a must-have to impart important life lessons from various gods and goddesses.

My Little Book of Lakshmi is a charmingly illustrated board book that introduces kids to the beloved Hindu goddess Lakshmi and her annual visit to Earth. The book includes interesting facts about Lakshmi and an interactive seek-and-find activity, making it a fun and enjoyable way to learn about Hindu mythology. Suitable for bedtime reading and parent-child association, it's a perfect way to familiarize babies with India's rich cultural fabric. This book, along with others in the series, is a must-have for imparting important life lessons from various gods and goddesses. Overall, it's a delightful addition to any children's book collection.

Let's Celebrate 5 Days of Diwali! is an award-winning book that takes children on an adventure with Maya, Neel, and their little partner, Chintu the squirrel, to learn about India's famous Festival of Lights. The book is part of Maya & Neel's India Adventure Series, which has a mission to raise multicultural kids. Written by 1st generation Indian immigrants, Ajanta Chakraborty and Vivek Kumar, the book is a delightful way for kids to learn about the five days of Diwali. It includes Dhanteras, Diwali sweets, Rangoli drawings, fireworks, and the special sibling bond of Bhai Dooj. The book is perfect for children aged 5 to 10 years old and is available worldwide.

Our Most Dear Friend: Bhagavad-gita for Children presents the Bhagavad-gita in a child-friendly format through captivating art, text, and photographic montages. The book introduces children to the essential principles of this Hindu scripture, including the soul's presence in every living thing, the Creator's role in all living things, and reincarnation. The amalgam of traditional Hindu artwork and modern photography creates eye-catching art that is sure to capture children's attention. The book is recommended by Booklist and is a captivating, relevant, and inspiring book for children ages 4 and up.

Baby's First Diwali is a delightful board book that introduces little ones to the popular Hindu festival of light. Through bold and vibrant illustrations and simple text, children aged 2-4 years old can learn all about Diwali's customs and traditions, from the diya lamps to the Rangoli sand decorations. The book's small, sturdy design is perfect for little hands to hold and turn the pages themselves, promoting early reading development and fine motor skills. Baby's First Diwali is a great addition to DK Books' Baby's First Holidays series, providing a gentle and educational introduction to the festival of light.