Bhakti Mathur's Amma, Tell Me books

The Amma, Tell Me books, youngest first: start with Amma, Tell Me About Diwali!, Amma, Tell Me About Ganesha! and Amma, Tell Me About Holi!. In each rhyming picture book a mother explains a festival or a story from Indian mythology.

8 books, checked for age-appropriate content. Updated 24 September 2026.

Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken.

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Ages 4–8
Amma, Tell Me About Diwali!
by Bhakti Mathur; illustrated by Maulshree Somani
A bright, child-friendly explanation of Diwali, the festival of lights and the stories families share around it.
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Ages 4–8
Amma, Tell Me About Ganesha!
by Bhakti Mathur; illustrated by Maulshree Somani
A warm rhyming introduction to Ganesha and the stories behind a much-loved Indian festival figure.
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3
Ages 4–8
Amma, Tell Me About Holi!
by Bhakti Mathur; illustrated by Maulshree Somani
A rhyming, illustrated introduction to Holi, its stories, symbols and joyful family traditions.
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4
Ages 4–8
Amma, Tell Me About Raksha Bandhan!
by Bhakti Mathur
A child-friendly indian festivals, family rituals, food and the stories behind celebrations title for English-language or bilingual family reading.
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Ages 5–9
Amma, Tell Me About Durga Puja!
by Bhakti Mathur; illustrated by Maulshree Somani
A rhyming introduction to Durga Puja, including pandals, music, community celebration and the Mahishasura story.
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6
Ages 5–9
Amma, Tell Me About Krishna!
by Bhakti Mathur; illustrated by Maulshree Somani
An accessible rhyming introduction to Krishna's childhood stories, playfulness and cultural celebrations.
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Ages 5–9
Amma, Tell Me About Ramayana!
by Bhakti Mathur; illustrated by Maulshree Somani
A short rhyming introduction to the Ramayana and the values children encounter in its best-known episodes.
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Ages 6–11
Amma Take Me to the Golden Temple
by Bhakti Mathur
A child and mother visit Amritsar’s Golden Temple, discovering its history, architecture, community kitchen, and Sikh traditions.
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Q: What age are the Amma, Tell Me books for?

They are rhyming picture books for about 4 to 9 year olds, best read aloud together before the festival they are about.

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