Most Popular Books by Surishtha Sehgal

Holi, Hai! Holi, Hai! It’s time to prepare for the Indian springtime Festival of Colors in this delightful Classic Board Book! It’s time for the Indian festival of Holi, a celebration of the start of spring, of new beginnings, and of good over evil. Friends, families, and neighbors wear white clothing and toss handfuls of brightly colored powders at one another until they’re all completely covered from head to toe! Young readers will love following the young siblings gathering flowers to make the colorful powders for the big day until—poof!—it’s time for the fun to begin.

"A rhyming reverse counting book, from 20 to 1, full of delicious Indian and South Asian treats at the market"--

A collection of familiar Mother Goose rhymes reset in India, with character names, foods, numbers, and other aspects changed to reflect life in that country.

Baby Bhangra learns to step, hop, twist and jump, as he moves to the rhythm of the dhol.

Three siblings enjoy the Indian festival of Raksha Bandhan—a celebration of the special relationship between brothers and sisters—in this vibrant reinterpretation of the classic song Frère Jacques (Are You Sleeping) from New York Times bestselling mother/son duo Surishtha Sehgal and Kabir Sehgal. It’s time for the Indian festival of Raksha Bandhan, the celebration of the special lifelong relationship shared by brothers and sisters everywhere. Join two sisters as they lovingly make rakhi—thread bracelets adorned with beads, sequins, sparkles, and tassels—for their brother. And then see their brother present them with toys and sweets and special gifts! New York Times bestselling authors Surishtha and Kabir Sehgals’ irresistible text, set to the tune of the classic song Frère Jacques (Are You Sleeping), will have little ones singing along while they learn about Indian culture. And the vibrant illustrations by Zara Gonzalez Hoang will have readers wishing they could step right into the characters’ colorful crafting world. This enchanting picture book includes instructions for making rakhi!

From New York Times bestselling authors Kabir Sehgal and Surishtha Sehgal comes a charming and unique alphabet book celebrating the rich culture, delicious foods, and fascinating animals of India. From C for chai to Y for yoga, this fresh alphabet book takes young readers on a spirited journey to discover the people, places, lifestyles, and language of India. Lush illustrations from debut illustrator Hazel Ito bring to life the beauty, wonder, and diversity of this vast and vibrant country.

Bestselling mother-son duo Surishtha Sehgal and Kabir Sehgal take readers on a bedtime journey to the Himalayan Mountains in this luminous picture book exploring the captivating sights as sunset turns to night. Good night, Himalayas! The sun begins to set over the mountain crest. Let’s go explore some sights before it’s time to rest… From the highest snowcapped peaks to the lowest shimmering lakes and all the amazing places in between, come explore the wondrous sights of the Himalayan Mountains in Asia. Whether it’s a boat ride or bird-watching, riding on bikes or on yaks, there are mountains of fun to be had! And when the day of fun is done, wrap up in a cozy pashmina and settle in to sleep and dream of all the day’s adventures.

From the mother-son duo behind the New York Times bestselling A Bucket of Blessings comes a zany Classic Board Book about a wild ride on a tuk tuk taxi in India! In this international twist to the beloved nursery rhyme, “The Wheels on the Bus,” anything can happen as the tuk tuk rolls through town—from an elephant encounter to a tasty treat to a grand fireworks display. And in the midst of all the action, one thing’s for sure: passengers young and old love every minute of their exciting ride as the wheels of the tuk tuk go round and round!

"In this take-off of the counting rhyme One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, the wonders of Diwali are described."--

"A picture book based on an Indian myth about a monkey who tries to save his village, and a dancing peacock that brings rain"--

Ahora disponible en español, un hermoso mito de la India cobra vida en este encantador libro ilustrado, un best seller de New York Times. Cerca de una majestuosa montaña, en una amplia jungla con muchos árboles de mango no ha llovido desde hace semanas. El pozo y la laguna de la villa están secos. Mono y sus amigos buscan agua por todas partes, pero sin suerte. De pronto, Mono recuerda una historia que su mamá solía contarle, una historia acerca de los pavos reales y cómo atrajeron la lluvia con su baile. Así que Mono se propone descubrir si la historia es cierta... Esta leyenda poco conocida, narrada con un estilo rítmico e ilustrada con colores y texturas de India, va a encantar e inspirar. Cuenta, además, con un epílogo de Maya Angelou.

Bestselling mother-son duo Surishtha Sehgal and Kabir Sehgal takes readers on an unforgettable sightseeing adventure across India! Hello, India! Come travel to the most amazing places in the country, from the glistening Taj Mahal to a busy bazaar to a Bollywood film set to the Himalayan Mountains. Don’t forget to say “namaste” to all the people you meet along the way!