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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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Modi Toys is a children's brand of toys and books inspired by ancient Hindu culture. We exist to spread joy and to spark curiosity in the next generation through our innovative soft plush toys, illustrated children's books and free learning resources. Our weekly Theology Thursday series covers a wide range of topics rooted in Hinduism to help us better understand the origins of traditions, the symbolic meaning of rituals, and the stories behind Hindu holidays and festivals. The more we can understand "the why" behind this 4,000 year ancient religion, and make sense of it in this modern age, the greater we can appreciate and preserve our rich Hindu culture. While we take great care in thoroughly researching the information presented, we may occasionally get some things wrong. We encourage a healthy and open dialogue so we can learn together. Please leave a comment below or email us directly at support@moditoys.com to address any concerns. 

 

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