Picture Books
What Could It Be?
- Author Name:
Bharti Singh +1
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Book Type:
- Description: Something has scared Bapu in the bathroom. Can Diya save him?
What Could It Be?
Bharti Singh
Rosa In A Rush
- Author Name:
Nandita da Cunha +1
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Book Type:
- Description: Pai’s prize-winning dahlias are missing. Join Rosa as she races against time to find them.The Exciting Story of a Girl on a Quest on Her Cycle in Goa
Rosa In A Rush
Nandita da Cunha
Prabir’s New Flute
- Author Name:
Asha Nehemiah +1
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Book Type:
- Description: Prabir plays music at every happy event in his village. But when his flute breaks, many strange and funny things start happening.
Prabir’s New Flute
Asha Nehemiah
Manvinder's Medu Vada
- Author Name:
Riddhi Maniar Doda +1
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Book Type:
- Description: Crispy, golden-brown, fluffy and white…with a hole that fits his finger! Who will make the perfect medu vadas for Manvinder?
Manvinder's Medu Vada
Riddhi Maniar Doda
Tales from Krishna
- Author Name:
Wonder House
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- Description: This delightful collection of stories from Indian mythology introduces young readers to our enriching and ancient culture and wisdom. Various myths, legends and stories in this series will enthral its young readers. Gorgeous illustrations and simple sentences in these books will inculcate the love for reading and our culture among the early beginners.
Tales from Krishna
Wonder House
Mullah Nasruddin
- Author Name:
Wonder House
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Book Type:
- Description: Mullah Nasruddin is one of the Sufi tradition's most popular ancient Persian characters. The stories of his cleverness and intelligence are equally loved by both kids and adults. This book is a beautifully illustrated compilation of thought-provoking and humorous tales that capture the child’s imagination and hold their interest until the end.
Mullah Nasruddin
Wonder House
Devis
- Author Name:
Wonder House
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Book Type:
- Description: This delightful collection of stories from Indian mythology introduces young readers to our enriching and ancient culture and wisdom. Various myths, legends and stories in this series will enthral its young readers. Gorgeous illustrations and simple sentences in these books will inculcate the love for reading and our culture among the early beginners.
Devis
Wonder House
Sheela Ke Do Ghar
- Author Name:
Nina Sabnani
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Book Type:
- Description: Sheela is any happy child growing up in Sukkur, Sind – playing with friends, sewing dresses for her dolls... She lives with her uncle whom she calls Baba, father, just across the road from her real parents. The turbulent times in the run up to Independence don’t touch her. Till suddenly, there’s Partition. The gentle unfolding softens realities of a childhood quite far removed from today’s readers. Springing from yet another animation film by Nina Sabnani, it is her mother’s own story, and she continues that connection with the choice of visuals – fragments of cloth, touches of embroidery, that tell of a life across two countries, with two fathers, in two homes.
Sheela Ke Do Ghar
Nina Sabnani
Sheela's Two Homes
- Author Name:
Nina Sabnani
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Book Type:
- Description: Sheela is any happy child growing up in Sukkur, Sind – playing with friends, sewing dresses for her dolls... She lives with her uncle whom she calls Baba, father, just across the road from her real parents. The turbulent times in the run up to Independence don’t touch her. Till suddenly, there’s Partition. The gentle unfolding softens realities of a childhood quite far removed from today’s readers. Springing from yet another animation film by Nina Sabnani, it is her mother’s own story, and she continues that connection with the choice of visuals – fragments of cloth, touches of embroidery, that tell of a life across two countries, with two fathers, in two homes.
Sheela's Two Homes
Nina Sabnani
When in Delhi
- Author Name:
Mamta Nainy +1
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Book Type:
- Description: Do you know that there were once seven cities within the city of Delhi? Can you imagine that Delhi once ran a tram service? Have you ever heard about the drool-worthy sixteen-layered paratha that you get only in Delhi? Can you believe that Delhi runs the largest fleet of environment-friendly buses? All of this and a lot more abound in this anything-but-typical travel book for the young. Just like the city of Delhi, there’s nothing ordinary about it!
When in Delhi
Mamta Nainy
The Trickster
- Author Name:
Meenakshi Bharadwaj +1
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Book Type:
- Description: Coyote loves playing tricks … the bigger, the better! He wants not one, but two moons in the sky, and someone to witness the wonder. Will Coyote’s clever trick work on the villagers or will they see through it? Dive into this tale of mischief and magic from the world of Native American myths.
The Trickster
Meenakshi Bharadwaj
Hanuman’s Adventures in the Nether World
- Author Name:
Madhavi S Mahadevan +1
- Rating:
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Book Type:
- Description: The magician, Mayil Ravana, has cast a stupendous spell! He’s kidnapped Rama and Lakshmana. Now, no one can ever find their way to the Lotus Kingdom to rescue the princes. But, wait! There goes Hanuman, the son of the swishing wind and a trusted friend of the princes, gliding across the bluest sky in search of the nether world. Get ready for a splashing, big adventure. “The writings are simple and interesting. Illustrations are beautiful and modernistic.” — The New Indian Express “great read for young children, to bring history and mythology alive.” — Parenting
Hanuman’s Adventures in the Nether World
Madhavi S Mahadevan
Run Ranga! Run!
- Author Name:
Geeta Dharmarajan +1
- Rating:
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Book Type:
- Description: Ranga is a baby rhino who loves to wallow in the mud and play with her mother. Walk the grasslands with Ranga as she becomes a graceful young adult, keeping an eye out for her little brother and her mother whom she loves so very very much! Fearless Ranga however needs a friend. Will you save her? “Simple yet stirring, the tale blends text and image in a perfect synergy.” — Mint, Young Lit “Books such as these are a wake-up call and play an important role in creating an awareness about the fate of our wildlife and the dire need for conservation … Minimal text and great layout with a lot of white space, is sure to appeal to children of all ages.” — Young India Books
Run Ranga! Run!
Geeta Dharmarajan
Kaleh and the Sing Song Castle
- Author Name:
Rizio Yohannan Raj +1
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Book Type:
- Description: Do you know the quirky crow who loves singing more than he loves cheese? Do you also love to dream like Kaleh? Come along and see how a simple song can take you a long way and make your dreams come true! This sing-song poem talks of simplicity, peace and harmony. “This book is an animator’s delight. The child will revel in the flow of the pictures as they move the simple story along. The artwork is inventive and has mobility.” — Goodbooks ” … the story takes on a different path and one realises that what Nepo did with the sari has actually become a trend. Grab the book to find out more.” — Robin Age
Kaleh and the Sing Song Castle
Rizio Yohannan Raj
The Night Sky/Raater Aakaash
- Author Name:
Samina Mishra
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Book Type:
- Description: It’s late at night. Tipu is fast asleep when his two black puppies, Layla and Jugnoo, bound into his room. Down comes his star-filled quilt – and it becomes a cosmic playground for the three of them. Anything is possible, even flying to the moon! With illustrations that reflect the blending of reality and fantasy, this is a story about the sheer joy of imagination, and the wonder of play.
The Night Sky/Raater Aakaash
Samina Mishra
The Night Sky/Raatrincha Aakaash
- Author Name:
Samina Mishra
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Book Type:
- Description: It’s late at night. Tipu is fast asleep when his two black puppies, Layla and Jugnoo, bound into his room. Down comes his star-filled quilt – and it becomes a cosmic playground for the three of them. Anything is possible, even flying to the moon! With illustrations that reflect the blending of reality and fantasy, this is a story about the sheer joy of imagination, and the wonder of play.
The Night Sky/Raatrincha Aakaash
Samina Mishra
The Night Sky/Raatnu Aakaash
- Author Name:
Samina Mishra
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Book Type:
- Description: It’s late at night. Tipu is fast asleep when his two black puppies, Layla and Jugnoo, bound into his room. Down comes his star-filled quilt – and it becomes a cosmic playground for the three of them. Anything is possible, even flying to the moon! With illustrations that reflect the blending of reality and fantasy, this is a story about the sheer joy of imagination, and the wonder of play.
The Night Sky/Raatnu Aakaash
Samina Mishra
The Night Sky/Raatri Aakaasam
- Author Name:
Samina Mishra
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Book Type:
- Description: It’s late at night. Tipu is fast asleep when his two black puppies, Layla and Jugnoo, bound into his room. Down comes his star-filled quilt – and it becomes a cosmic playground for the three of them. Anything is possible, even flying to the moon! With illustrations that reflect the blending of reality and fantasy, this is a story about the sheer joy of imagination, and the wonder of play.
The Night Sky/Raatri Aakaasam
Samina Mishra
The Night Sky/Raatriya Aakaasha
- Author Name:
Samina Mishra
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Book Type:
- Description: It’s late at night. Tipu is fast asleep when his two black puppies, Layla and Jugnoo, bound into his room. Down comes his star-filled quilt – and it becomes a cosmic playground for the three of them. Anything is possible, even flying to the moon! With illustrations that reflect the blending of reality and fantasy, this is a story about the sheer joy of imagination, and the wonder of play.
The Night Sky/Raatriya Aakaasha
Samina Mishra
The Night Sky/Raathriyile Aakaasham
- Author Name:
Samina Mishra
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Book Type:
- Description: It’s late at night. Tipu is fast asleep when his two black puppies, Layla and Jugnoo, bound into his room. Down comes his star-filled quilt – and it becomes a cosmic playground for the three of them. Anything is possible, even flying to the moon! With illustrations that reflect the blending of reality and fantasy, this is a story about the sheer joy of imagination, and the wonder of play.
The Night Sky/Raathriyile Aakaasham
Samina Mishra
Picture Books are often a child’s first doorway into reading. This category brings together visually rich, story-led books where illustrations carry as much meaning as words. Designed primarily for children aged 2 to 12, picture books support the development of imagination, language, emotional understanding, and early reading habits.
What readers and caregivers will find here:
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Story-based picture books with strong visual narratives
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Books that introduce emotions, friendships, family, and daily routines
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Animal stories, nature tales, and environmental themes
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Indian folklore and mythology adapted for young readers
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Concept books (colours, numbers, shapes, opposites)
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Social values: kindness, sharing, diversity, empathy
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Multilingual and bilingual picture books across Indian languages
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High-quality illustrations by Indian artists and illustrators
What are picture books?
Picture books are children’s books where illustrations play a key role in telling the story, often alongside simple, engaging text.
What age group are picture books meant for?
Picture books are ideal for children aged 2 to 8 years, including early readers and preschool learners.
Why are picture books important for early learning?
They help develop vocabulary, imagination, emotional understanding, and visual literacy while building a love for reading.
Are picture books available in Indian languages?
Yes. Rachnaye offers picture books in Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Bengali, Malayalam, Kannada, English, and more.
Are there Indian-themed picture books?
Absolutely. Many books feature Indian settings, festivals, folklore, animals, and everyday life experiences.
Are picture books suitable for reading aloud?
Yes. Picture books are perfect for read-aloud sessions at home, in classrooms, and in libraries.
