These Holi Books for Kids are a wonderful starting point to understand the essence of the holiday and make for a great read for the month of March. Reading about other cultures helps kids appreciate diversity, embrace inclusion and open their minds to different cultures.
Popularly known as the festival of colours, this Indian holiday is synonymous with fun, and conviviality. While there is a popular religious folklore associated with the festival, the message is the same – of forgiveness & friendship.
These hand-picked Holi Books & Stories for Kids bring to life the values this holiday embodies. Include these Holi reads in your classroom or at home to help kids immerse in the spirit Holi.
Best Holi Books for Kids
1. Festival of Colour
If you are looking for a Holi book for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarten kids to introduce them to this Indian festival, this book is a great pick.
Beautifully illustrated, this Holi book for kids is a story of two siblings – Mintoo and Chintoo, who are all busy preparing for their favourite fun festival. Young children will especially drawn to its bright, eye-catching illustrations and simple story-telling.
2. Amma, Tell Me About Holi
Here comes another book from the beloved Amma, tell me series! Much like the rest of the collection, this book is packed with information on the Indian festival of Holi.
Its charming illustrations and rhyming story brings Hindu mythology to life in the most beautiful and fun manner. Suited for kids 6 years and above, this informative read is for kids and adults who want to delve deeper into the festival.
3. Let’s Celebrate Holi!
It scores high on raising multicultural kids and is a perfect read for children above 3 years of age. We especially love its little details on Holi and a list of holi vocabulary words for kids along with punctuation guide.
4. Holi Colors
This is a much-loved Holi book for toddlers. It’s vibrant illustration and simple storyline makes it a great hit among young children. Perfectly written to introduce kids to the festival of colours.
5. Dev and Ollie: Colour Carnival
This wonderful Holi book for kids uses adventure and humour to bring the festival of Holi to life to its readers. A great read for kids who don’t like playing Holi and offers them a perspective on how other people see the festival.
“Dev and Ollie: Colour Carnival” enchants its readers with its captivating plot that delivers a poignant message. Suitable for kids 6 years and above
6. My Holi: Colors of Cheer
Yet another book that dives deep into the significance and story behind Holi – the festival of Colors. It explores various facets of the festival and how each one is related to the diverse Holi celebrations across the various states of India.
This Holi book for Grade 1 makes for a wonderful read for family heritage week.
7. Why Do We Celebrate HOLI
This book comes with interesting facts, besides the story, about the Holi festival. It takes its readers on a delightful narration of the festival of Holi in a very interesting manner.
Simple, easy to understand language and pretty illustrations make it quite a hit among children. Recommended for kids grade 1 and above.
8. We Throw Color On Each Other!
This fun Holi book for kids is a great way to introduce children to the festival of Holi.
If you are aiming to raise multicultural children or are an Indian settled abroad with young children, this is the book for you. It is great for classroom reading on celebrations around the world.
9. Rani Celebrates Holi
Many children who shy from celebrating Holi will resonate with this story of an elephant, who is averse to the festival of colour.
But will its owner – Rani convince it to take part in this colourful adventure?
10. It’s Time for Holi!
This is a great cultural book for kids that will introduce them to the festival of Holi in a rhyming fashion.
Captivating illustrations and description of events leading to Holi, make it an interesting read for children.
Holi Stories for Kids
We all love stories! They are excellent tools to convey information, pass knowledge and even teach important lessons without making unnecessary mistakes.
Here are a few stories that will help your children understand not only the cultural significance of the Holi festival but also learn the etiquettes to play the festival.
1. Holika Story
We know Holi is all fun but have you even wondered how the festival came into being? This Holi, take a mythological trip and learn all about the festival – how it started and why it is celebrated.
2. Holi Across India
India is a country of diversity. Each festival comes with its own regional flavour and Holi is no different. Learn all about this festival of colours and how it is celebrated in the different parts of the country with this short narration.
3. Happy Holi
This story truly imbibes the modern spirit of Holi – fun and forgiveness! Centred around two siblings, it is a story of Holi celebrations we all would agree with.
4. Learn How to Play Holi
This is a foolproof way to sensitize your children on Holi etiquettes and not take the festival as an excuse to forcefully colour someone who does not wish to indulge in it.
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