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Hinduism & Hindu Culture Books for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Hinduism & Hindu Culture Books for Ages 8–11

As your child navigates the shift from simple stories to exploring their place in a vast world, these books offer a meaningful bridge to the beauty of Hindu traditions and philosophy. This collection of 107 titles meets eight to eleven year olds in that sensitive stage where they are beginning to ask deeper questions about identity, faith, and the ancient epics that shape their heritage. Whether they are seeking high stakes adventure in the Puranas or relatable stories about modern life, these chapter books provide the complex emotional landscape they need to feel both seen and inspired.

106 books

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Kiki Kallira #2

Kiki Kallira Conquers a Curse

A sketchbook world comes to life and a cursed princess-turned-river must be saved before the city of Mysore runs dry.

Cover of Gita Will be a Dancer

Gita Will be a Dancer

Barbara Fischer, Eberhard Fischer

For the child who has found a new passion and wants to see the beauty of hard work. A lovely introduction to Indian cult

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Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond #3

The Chaos Curse

Sayantani DasGupta

Kiranmala must leave New Jersey to rescue a prince and face a prophecy that pits her against her own father, the evil Se

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The Elephant's Friend and Other Tales from Ancient India

Marcia Williams

Ancient Indian fables come to life through clever animals and vibrant illustrations, sharing timeless wisdom from the Ja

Ages 7–10

Cover of Stir It Up

Ramin Ganeshram

Thirteen-year-old Anjali dreams of cooking her Trinidadian-Hindu recipes on TV, even if it means defying her family to r

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Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond #2

Sayantani DasGupta

Kiranmala crosses dimensions to save a friend after a ghostly vision of the Demon Queen begins appearing in her New Jers

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Maple Mehta-Cohen #1

Welcome Back, Maple Mehta-Cohen

For the child who feels like they are falling behind or hiding a struggle at school. This story celebrates the many ways

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Global Connections

Nicki Yackley-Franken

Teenagers in Nepal share their daily lives, showing how they study, interact with their families, and find their place i

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Old Delhi: Where Elephants Go to School

Hari Sharma sends a personal invitation to cycle through the busy traffic of Old Delhi, meet hospital-visiting birds, an

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The Blue Jackal

A timid jackal's life changes overnight when a splash of extraordinary color transforms him into the unexpected king of

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Brotherhood of the Conch #2

The Mirror of Fire and Dreaming

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

For the child stepping into big responsibilities, this magical journey explores the weight of destiny and the courage fo

Cover of Darkness Everywhere

Darkness Everywhere

For the child questioning how one person can change the world or trying to understand the roots of global conflict and t

Cover of Ahimsa

For the child questioning what's fair in the world and learning how to stand up for others even when it feels scary or c

Cover of Threads of Peace: How Mohandas Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. Changed the World

Threads of Peace: How Mohandas Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. Changed the World

Uma Krishnaswami

For the young activist curious about how change happens, this dual biography connects the legacies of two icons to show

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Folk & Fairy Tales from Around the World

Savitri: A Tale of Ancient India

For children needing to see how quiet wisdom and steady devotion can overcome even the most daunting, impossible obstacl

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Lion of the Sky

A young boy’s life is uprooted during the 1947 Partition of India, forcing his family to find a new home amidst the chao

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Who Was the SAGE of KANCHI?

Colorful illustrations follow the life of Jagadguru Shri Chandrashekarendra Saraswati, the 68th head of the Kanchi monas

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In the House of Happiness

For children beginning to wonder how families around the world say thank you, this collection offers a peaceful introduc

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Very Best Big Sister?

Sona isn't sure about the new baby joining the family, but a special naming ceremony gives her the chance to find the mo

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B.R. Ambedkar: Saviour of the Masses

B.R. Ambedkar rises to become a champion for equality and a savior of the masses in this enrapturing look at his politic

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A Garland for Gandhi

Helen Pierce Jacob

A young girl in India learns a profound lesson in humility when a simple, accidental garland earns unexpected praise fro

Cover of A Beautiful Lie

A Beautiful Lie

For the young person processing how to protect a loved one from harsh truths during a time of immense political and soci

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Farmer Falgu #4

Farmer Falgu Goes to the Kumbh Mela

Farmer Falgu heads to a massive festival in India, only to find that his plans are constantly derailed by those in need

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My Basmati Bat Mitzvah

Paula J. Freedman

Tara navigates the balance of her Indian and Jewish heritages while preparing for her Bat Mitzvah and figuring out where

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