Must-Read Books For Young Readers (3-6 Years) | HarperCollins Children’s Books

The benefits of introducing children to the world of books early on are multifold. Instilling the habit of reading in young readers nourishes the very roots of language growing within them, thereby enabling them to develop advanced language skills, sharper concentration, a gifted imagination, and lots more!

Browse our list of must-reads for young readers between the age of 3 and 6 years – these books are sure to delight any child!

Meet Zippy by Anitha Balachandran

The Zippy series introduces young readers to an engaging bunch of characters who have a new adventure in every book! In Meet Zippy, the first book in the Zippy series, join Zippy and his friends for their first big adventure! Meet Chikki, Reebo, Rippy, Rollo, Deepu, Cheenu, Giri, Ela, Toto and Jiya as they make an amazing discovery in the playground!

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The Meet Zippy Activity Book by Anitha Balachandran

Leap into this activity book with Zippy the Zebra! Zippy and his friends will take children through a wide range of fun activities that link up with the concepts introduced in the story. A fun book simply popping with games, puzzles, drawing and colouring activities.

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Zippy Messes Up by Anitha Balachandran

Zippy returns with another fun set! This rollicking story for young readers written in rhyme reinforces different themes, one of which is diversity. Written in simple and lively language, the Zippy series is fun, educational, interactive and exciting for children who have just been introduced to reading. It is also great for reading aloud!

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The Zippy Messes Up Activity book by Anitha Balachandran

Each picture book in the series is accompanied by an activity book. Zippy and his friends will take children through a wide range of fun activities including colouring and drawing activities, puzzles, mazes, spot the differences and much else. The book includes stickers to add to the fun.

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The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers

The #1 New York Times bestseller! Debut author Drew Daywalt and international bestseller Oliver Jeffers team up to create a colourful solution to a crayon-based crisis in this playful, imaginative story that will have children laughing and playing with their crayons in a whole new way.

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Superfood by Superkids by Namita Moolani Mehra

Superfoods for Superheroes features ten fun stories about a little boy (who loves superheroes!) who discovers the surprising superpowers of everyday foods. Each illustrated story is followed by fun facts about the superfood and a kid-friendly recipe.

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Genie On A Holiday by Liji Ravindran

A genie popping out of a washed up can of cola is definitely not part of the plan, but if little Rohan thinks they have found a wish-granting slave, he couldn’t be more wrong. Is he clever enough to get what he wants from the canny genie? What does he want anyway? A delightful story about a young boy and a naughty genie!

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Lucky, Its Diwali by Nalini Sorensen

Can a common dislike for loud firecrackers lead to a friendship? Told through a dog’s eyes, this heartwarming story, set during the Diwali season, is perfect to read all through the year.

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Lucky, It’s Not Just A Christmas Story! by Nalini Sorensen

Lucky, the Cocker Spaniel puppy, and her human family, Mummy, Daddy, Zara and Adit, are back with a new, heartwarming story this Christmas. Adit and his best friend, Chris, are hatching the greatest-ever plan for a furry friend, Zara misses her best friend and Lucky loves her friends.

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Lucky, It’s Summer! by Nalini Sorensen

A dog. A parrot. A tortoise. Summer holidays. Nana and Nani’s house. Can things get more fun? Told through a dog’s eyes, this story will make you shriek with laughter, and wish that summer never ends. Lucky, It’s Summer! is the third book in the Lucky series. As with the first two books, it is guaranteed to worm its way into your heart.

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Ten Heads for Tanuj by Priya Narayanan

Nine-year-old Tanuj loves to listen to the story of Ravana and his ten heads. One morning, he wakes up to find that he has grown nine new heads! Read this hilarious yet heart-warming story to find out if Tanuj ever got back to being a one-headed boy again!

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Mini’s Questions by Nandini Nayar

Mini is back! And this time she’s full of questions. Inspired by her class teacher, Ritu Miss, to ask questions to learn more about the world, five-year-old Mini keeps her family busy with her why and where, when and who. Read this second story in the charming Mini series to find out how Mini helped solve a mystery simply by asking the right questions!

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Mini’s Money by Nandini Nayar

Nandini Nayar’s Mini’s Money, the first in the Mini series of chapter books, is about a five-year-old girl who is gifted some money on Dussehra. A delightful story, charmingly illustrated and perfect for the Diwali season.

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The Great Realisation by Tomos Roberts

A post-pandemic bedtime tale that has captured the hearts of millions. First performed in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Tomos Roberts’ inspiring poem, with its message of hope and resilience, has been viewed over 60 million times and translated into over 20 languages worldwide – a story for all readers, young or old, who dare to dream of a fairer, kinder, more loving world.

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Gods and Goddesses by Bhanumathi Narasimhan

This book is the perfect introduction to some of the most popularly revered Gods and Goddesses. The simple text and charming illustrations make it a wonderful first guide for young readers.

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The Cat in the Hat by Dr Seuss

The one and only Cat in the Hat from the iconic Dr. Seuss gets a brand new look for his 60th birthday, introducing his roller-coaster ride of mayhem to a new generation of readers! The wonderfully anarchic Cat in the Hat is one of the most popular characters in children’s fiction, and this book is ideal for budding readers to tackle on their own.

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The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr

This classic story of Sophie and her extraordinary tea-time guest has been loved by millions of children since it was first published fifty years ago. This inimitable picture book is perfect for reading aloud, or for small children to read to themselves time and again. First published in 1968 and never out of print, it has become a timeless classic enjoyed and beloved by generations of children.

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