Sudha Murty books for kids, by age

Sudha Murty's books for children, youngest first: start with How the Sea Became Salty, Grandma's Bag of Stories and Grandparents' Bag of Stories. Her stories are short, warm and full of grandparents, kings and everyday lessons, which makes them easy to read aloud and easy to love.

12 books, checked for age-appropriate content. Updated 24 September 2026.

Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken.

1
Ages 5–9
How the Sea Became Salty
by Sudha Murty
A lively retelling of an Indian folk explanation for the sea's saltiness, with humor and a memorable magical object.
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2
Ages 6–10
Grandma's Bag of Stories
by Sudha Murty
A family holiday in Karnataka frames a generous collection of stories about animals, kings, cheats and everyday wisdom.
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3
Ages 6–10
Grandparents' Bag of Stories
by Sudha Murty; illustrated by Priya Kurian
A warm, contemporary follow-up collection that celebrates family storytelling and the small joys of Indian home life.
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4
Ages 6–10
The Gopi Diaries: Coming Home
by Sudha Murty
Gopi the dog narrates his move into a loving Indian family and the everyday adventures of settling in.
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5
Ages 6–10
The Gopi Diaries: Finding Love
by Sudha Murty
Gopi's warm, observant voice continues through family changes, friendship and the meaning of caring for others.
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6
Ages 6–11
The Bird with Golden Wings
by Sudha Murty
A child-friendly indian family life, animals, friendship, curiosity and everyday adventures title for English-language or bilingual family reading.
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7
Ages 6–11
The Gopi Diaries
by Sudha Murty
Sudha Murty recounts the mischievous puppy Gopi’s family life and adventures from the dog’s innocent perspective.
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8
Ages 6–11
The Gopi Diaries: Growing Up
by Sudha Murty
A child-friendly indian family life, animals, friendship, curiosity and everyday adventures title for English-language or bilingual family reading.
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9
Ages 6–13
The Day I Stopped Drinking Milk
by Sudha Murty
A child-friendly indian family life, animals, friendship, curiosity and everyday adventures title for English-language or bilingual family reading.
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10
Ages 8–12
The Magic of the Lost Temple
by Sudha Murty
Nooni's summer in a Karnataka village becomes an adventure in friendship, local traditions and a mysterious stepwell.
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11
Ages 9–12
The Magic Drum and Other Favourite Stories
by Sudha Murty
A child-friendly indian family life, animals, friendship, curiosity and everyday adventures title for English-language or bilingual family reading.
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12
Ages 9–14
How I Taught My Grandmother to Read and Other Stories
by Sudha Murty
Sudha Murty recalls teaching her grandmother to read alongside other stories about compassion, learning, honesty, and everyday wisdom.
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Questions parents ask

Q: Which Sudha Murty book should my child read first?

For 6 to 8 year olds, start with Grandma's Bag of Stories or How the Sea Became Salty, which work well read aloud. From about 9, How I Taught My Grandmother to Read and The Magic Drum are good next steps.

Q: How are the books on this list chosen?

Every book comes from Bookstaken's catalogue of 300+ children's books, where each title is rated for violence, fear, romance and language. A book only appears here if it fits the ages on this page and stays within the content limits for the youngest of them. Popular, well-reviewed books and series come first, and the list mixes Indian authors with international favourites.

Q: Where can I buy these books in India?

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Q: Can I get a list made for my own child?

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