Book Recommendations
A curated collection of English and Punjabi books we enjoy and recommend for young readers and families.
Punjabi & Dual Language
Fascinating Folk Tales of Punjab
Board Book Set
By Gurmeet Kaur
Book 1 - The Sparrow and the Pippal - ਚਿੜੀ ਤੇ ਪਿੱਪਲ਼
Book 2 - The Sparrow and the Crow - ਚਿੜੀ ਤੇ ਕਾਂ
Book 3 - The Lamb and the Dhol - ਲੇਲਾ ਤੇ ਢੋਲ
Book 4 - The Farmer and the Dove - ਜੱਟ ਤੇ ਘੁੱਗੀ
Book 5 - The Very Hungry Ant - ਭੁੱਖੜ ਕੀੜੀ
By Gurmeet Kaur
Fascinating Folk Tales of Punjab
Book 6 - The Rooster’s Wedding - ਕੁੱਕੜ ਦਾ ਵਿਆਹ
Book 7 - Tales of The Mouse & The Snake - ਬਾਤਾਂ ਚੂਹੇ ਤੇ ਸੱਪ ਦੀਆਂ
Book 8 - Tales of The Parrots & The Berries - ਦੋ ਬਾਤਾਂ: ਤੋਤੇ ਤੇ ਲਿਲ੍ਹਾਂ
By Gurmeet Kaur
Tales of Taya and Tayee
By Gurmeet Kaur
A collection of 13 bilingual stories of humour and wisdom guaranteed to transport you to the beloved Punjab of our ancestors.
English
My Name is Saajin Singh
By Kuljinder Kaur Brar
A picture book that explores the importance of pronouncing names properly and celebrates cultural identity.
Hair Twins
By Raakhee Mirchandani
A charming story about the special hair bond between a Sikh father and daughter as they boldly celebrate and proudly share their family tradition.
Star of Anise
By Jane Jolly
Annie and Arthur have been eagerly awaiting Bhagwan Singh’s next visit. What wondrous things will he have in his cart this time?
The Garden of Peace
By Navjot Kaur
When five ugly and dried up seeds are found, Elders and little ones wonder if they will grow anything at all. Some throw the seeds aside, while others hold out hope.
Fauja Singh Keeps Going
By Simran Jeet Singh
The True Story of the Oldest Person to Ever Run a Marathon
Mandeep’s Cloudy Days
By Kuljinder Kaur Brar
A beautiful picture book exploring how to cope with difficult and complex emotions when we’re away from the people we love.
Dreams of Hope – A Bedtime Lullaby
By Navjot Kaur
With a quiet compassion for the natural world, a father and daughter explore the meaning of beauty.
A Vaisakhi to Remember
By Simran Jeet Singh
An immigrant girl misses her life in India, but discovers joy in creating new, familiar traditions.
Ajooni The Kaurageous
By Amarpreet Kaur Dham
Ajooni Kaur is the bravest girl in the whole neighborhood, but then a ferocious dragon appears in the forest. Will Ajooni be able to rediscover her courage and be the bravest girl in the neighbourhood again?
The many colors of Harpreet Singh
By Supriya Kelkar
Harpreet Singh loves his colors—but when his family moves to a new city, everything just feels gray. Can he find a way to make life bright again?
