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Books by Chitra Soundar | Wonderlit

Books by Chitra Soundar

16 books · Ages 2–11

Known for the Sona Sharma and Ballet Besties series, Chitra Soundar writes picture books and middle grade for ages 2–11, alongside 5 standalone books, exploring themes of asian heritage, celebrating heritage, empathy & kindness.

Series

Very Best Big Sister?

Wish Me Luck

Looking After Planet Earth

4 books · Ages 6–9

Yara's Chance to Dance

Indu's Time to Shine

Standalone Books

Cover of Pattan's Pumpkin

Pattan's Pumpkin

For the child curious about global legends and how communities face challenges. This vibrant retelling of a traditional

Cover of Mangoes, Mischief, and Tales of Friendship: Stories from India

Mangoes, Mischief, and Tales of Friendship: Stories from India

For the child navigating what is fair versus what is right, these clever Indian folktales show how wisdom and friendship

Cover of It's Time to Hush and Say Good Night

By Age Range

It's Time to Hush and Say Good Night

You're Snug With Me

Farmer Falgu Goes to the Market

Pattan's Pumpkin

Mangoes, Mischief, and Tales of Friendship: Stories from India

Common Themes

Asian Heritage Celebrating Heritage Empathy & Kindness Nature & Outdoors Fear & Bravery Love & Family Cultural Identity Teamwork & Collaboration

Ballet Besties

2 books · Ages 7–11

You're Safe With Me

You're Snug With Me

You're Safe With Me

2 books · Ages 2–7

Farmer Falgu Goes to the Market

Farmer Falgu Goes on a Trip

Farmer Falgu Goes to the Kumbh Mela

3 books · Ages 3–8

It's Time to Hush and Say Good Night

Chitra Soundar

Ancient Indian lullabies inspire this dreamlike journey where a father’s gentle words soothe a toddler’s big emotions un

Ages 2–5

Cover of The Most Magnificent Me

The Most Magnificent Me

Bold colors and spirited verse celebrate the freedom to be an artist, a dreamer, or anything at all, while honoring the

Cover of Pattan's Pumpkin

Pattan's Pumpkin

When the river rises, Pattan and his wife transform a massive, magical pumpkin into a giant ark to save all the living t

Very Best Big Sister?

Pattan's Pumpkin

Mangoes, Mischief, and Tales of Friendship: Stories from India

Very Best Big Sister?

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Jenny and the Sheep Thieves

Griselda Gifford

Jenny and the Sheep Thieves

Swept Away

Katherine Applegate

Pooh Goes Visiting

Pooh Goes Visiting

Born in the Wild

Born in the Wild

Our Little Kitchen

Our Little Kitchen