3 Children’s Books Celebrating Holi (Plus a bonus)

Holi is a festival bursting with colors, laughter, and the smell of sweet treats filling every corner! But it is more than just splashes of color and playful mischief. These delightful children’s books celebrating Holi bring out the spirit of the festival in the most meaningful way.

This post is written by Diksha Sharma.

Children’s Books Celebrating Holi (from babies to tweens!)

1. Festival of Colors by Surishtha Sehgal and Kabir Sehgal

How can one festival mean so many different things? For siblings Mintoo and Chintoo, Holi is a whirlwind of colors, laughter, and togetherness. They see more than colors as they crush flowers to make vibrant powders. Their story is a sensory celebration that brings the traditions of Holi to life and sparks curiosity about the Festival of Colors. 

2. Amma, Tell Me About Holi! by Bhakti Mathur

This book takes young readers through mythological roots, from Krishna and Radha’s playful mischief to Prahlad’s steadfast faith and the triumph of good over evil. Told in rhyme, the stories come alive with lyrical charm, making them easy to remember and share. 

3. Kahaani Rangeeli by Pridhee Anu Sehgal (Hindi Edition)

This interactive board book brings Krishna’s playful adventures to life with flaps to lift and tabs to pull. Perfect for tiny readers, it introduces the joy of Holi in a hands-on manner.

BONUS: A Holi Superhero for Tweens

Peerbagh’s graphical activity book for ages 8 and above, Prahlad and Nida learn about Holi is made for tweens to engage in the festival with a twist. We will be working together in our upcoming StoryLab where we will talk about superheroes (based on the book) and create our own! It’s a great way to actively learn about the festival of colors and make our own traditions.

Holi teaches us to embrace love and create memories. We hope you enjoy bringing these stories to your families.

Diksha is Peerbagh’s editorial assistant who lives in an Indian city full of parrots.