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Free Children's Books Online: Hindu Gods & Goddesses

Unleash Your Child's Imagination

Are you seeking captivating and culturally rich stories to engage your little ones? Look no further! At Modi Toys, we're excited to offer you a collection of six enchanting children's books, available for free on our YouTube channel. Access six of our best-selling children's illustrated book, featuring stories of Hindu gods and goddesses, online for free. Watch the entire story and enjoy our matching mantra-singing plush toys to bring the stories' characters to life!

Why Choose Our Books?

  • A Glimpse into Indian Mythology: Immerse your child in the vibrant world of Hindu mythology, where gods and goddesses come to life.
  • Preview Before Purchase: Watch the entire book before buying to ensure it aligns with your child's interests and learning style.
  • Rhyming Stories for Enhanced Learning: Our books are crafted with a rhythmic flow, making them easy to memorize and understand. This rhythmic structure also helps children develop a sense of anticipation and prediction, enhancing their language skills.
  • Cultural Preservation and Modern Storytelling: We've reimagined these ancient tales for today's children, blending traditional wisdom with contemporary storytelling techniques.
  • Diversify Your Bookshelf: Introduce your child to a world of diverse characters and deities from the Hindu cultures, fostering a sense of curiosity, inclusion and representation.

Explore Our Magical Collection:

How Ganesh Broke His Tusk:

Written to Help You:

  • Make story time more enriching when you pair the book with our matching plush Baby Ganesh
  • Learn about three of the most common versions of how Ganesh broke his tusk
  • Introduce you to popular characters from Hindu theology including Parashurama and Vyasa
  • Reinforce a distinct feature of Ganesh: his broken tusk

Benefits:

  • The book's conclusion is left open-ended, providing an opportunity for a discussion and a sense of wonder 
  • Provides parents and educators a unique option for celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi and other related Hindu holidays

The Curious Case of Krishna:

Written to Help You:

  • Make story time more enriching when you pair the book with our matching plush Baby Krishna
  • Get an inside look at the small town of Gokul where Krishna's childhood unfolds
  • Learn about four popular Krishna tales including his mother, Kaliya the demon snake, stealing makkhan, and saving Govardhan

Benefits:

  • Baby Krishna's various adventures showcase his fun, loving and courageous personality 
  • Provides parents and educators a unique option for celebrating Janmashtami, Holi and other related Hindu holidays

Hanuman and His Hidden Powers: 

Written to Help You:

  • Make story time more enriching when you pair the book with our matching plush Baby Hanuman
  • Understand how Hanuman lost -- and regained -- the powers he was born with
  • See examples of the different types of powers Baby Hanuman possesses 

Benefits:

  • The moral of the book promotes confidence and self-empowerment, and reminds us that we are all born just as powerful
  • Provides parents and educators a unique option for celebrating Hanuman Jayanti and other related Hindu holidays

Saraswati and the Stolen Somras:

Written to Help You:

  • Make story time more enriching when you pair the book with our matching plush Saraswati Devi 
  • Understand why Saraswati Devi is considered to be the goddess of music, knowledge and arts

Benefits:

  • Demonstrates how the power of music can connect people... and even, come to the rescue
  • Provides parents and educators a unique option for celebrating Vasant Panchmi, Saraswati Puja and other related Hindu holidays

Durga and the Mean Demon:

Written to Help You:

  • Make story time more enriching when you pair the book with our matching plush Durga Devi
  • Discover how -- and why -- Durga Devi was "born" and how she slayed the one demon that no other Gods could
  • Understand why Navratri is celebrated for nine days 

Benefits:

  • The moral of the story promotes working together
  • Provides parents and educators a unique option for celebrating Navratri, Durga Puja, and other related Hindu holidays

Laxmi's Diwali Dream Team:

Written to Help You:

  • Make story time more enriching when you pair the book with our matching plush Laxmi Devi 
  • Introduce kids to the key elements of Diwali including diyas, cleaning your home, fireworks, sweets and Ganesh 

Benefits:

  • It's the story of recognizing one's worth and their hidden talents, and shining light on those who might be too scared to speak up for themselves
  • Learn about the distinct abilities of birds like an ostrich, parrot and and owl
  • Provides parents and educators a unique option for celebrating Diwali and other related Hindu holidays

Ignite a Love for Learning

Watch these captivating stories, and then purchase the physical books to own and cherish. Let's inspire young minds and celebrate our rich cultural heritage together!

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