Age rating and parents' guide:Amma, Tell Me About Holi!
by Bhakti Mathur; illustrated by Maulshree Somani
Ages 4–8
Amma, Tell Me About Holi! by Bhakti Mathur; illustrated by Maulshree Somani is best for children aged 4–8. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Festival context and mythology are simplified for young children.
Join Klaka and his mother as they celebrate the vibrant festival of Holi. Through rhythmic verse and colourful illustrations, Amma shares the legendary story of young Prahlad and the demon king Hiranyakashipu, showing how devotion triumphs over evil. 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
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Festival context and mythology are simplified for young children.
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
Reading mood
- Warm & heartfelt
- Lyrical
Good to talk about
- Family
- Festivals & culture
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