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Colorful Holi Books for kids
Holi is one of those festivals that kids instantly love—colors, laughter, and lots of fun. But beyond the excitement, it also has beautiful stories and traditions that are worth sharing with them.
Children’s books are an easy way to do just that. Whether it’s the story of Prahlad and Holika, playful Holi celebrations, or simply the joy of colors, these books bring the festival to life in a way kids understand and enjoy.
The best part? You don’t need to overthink it. You can borrow many of these books from your local library or add a few favorites to your home collection. Either way, they make Holi more meaningful and a lot more fun for little readers.
Board Books
Baby’s First Holi (Baby’s First Holidays) by DK
My Little Book of Holi by Ashwitha Jayakumar, illustrated by Swarnavo Datta
Kahaani Rangeeli by Pridhee, Anu Sehgal, illustrated by Alicia Souza – Hindi / English Bilingual
Holi Colors by Rina Singh
Holi: Colors of Love by Darshika Varma
Picture Books
Festival of Colors by Kabir Sehgal and Surishtha Sehgal, illustrated by Vashti Harrison
Also available as a Board Book.
Holi Hai by Chitra Soundar, illustrated by Darshika Varma
Amma Tell Me About Holi! by Bhakti Mathur
Our Holi: Humaari Holi – A Bilingual Hindi English Story Celebrating the Meaning and Origins of Holi by Aditi Wardhan Singh, Illustrated by Suja Dinesh
Hindi with English Translation and Transliteration
Maya’s Holi by Thrity Umrigar, illustrated by Kamala Nair
Holi by Sital Gorasia Chapman, illustrations by Pranami Bora
Dev and Ollie: Colour Carnival by Shweta Aggarwal, illustrated by Somnath Chatterjee
Happy Holi! : Celebrating the Festival of Colors by Chitra Soundar, illustrated by Amberin Huq
Celebrate Holi With Me! (From The Toddler Diaries) by Shoumi Sen, illustrated by Abira Das
It’s Holi by Sanyukta Mathur, illustrated by Courtney Pippin-Mathur
Holi Colors! by Deven Jatkar
The Story of Holi: Illustrated Children’s books on Hindu mythology and festivals by Tinni Chatterjee
I hope this list helps you discover new favourites that spark curiosity and foster cultural connections at home. Save or share this post for your next library visit—or use the links provided to add these books to your family’s collection.
