Age rating and parents' guide:Amma, Tell Me About Durga Puja!
by Bhakti Mathur; illustrated by Maulshree Somani
Ages 5–9
Amma, Tell Me About Durga Puja! by Bhakti Mathur; illustrated by Maulshree Somani is best for children aged 5–9. It has mild violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Festival traditions plus a simplified demon-slaying myth.
Join Klaka and his family as they celebrate the vibrant festival of Durga Puja. Told in lively rhyme, this colorful picture book captures the energy of community pandals, festive food, and the beat of the dhak drums. Opens conversations about culture, community, and different ways of life.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Mild
- Scary moments
- Mild
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Festival traditions plus a simplified demon-slaying myth.
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Early chapter book
- Part of the Amma, Tell Me series
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Plenty of illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
- Indian author, setting or story
Great for kids who like
- Indian stories
- Music & dance
Reading mood
- Warm & heartfelt
- Lyrical
Good to talk about
- Festivals & culture
- Language & wordplay
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