26 eBooks for the Lockdown: Help Your Kids Explore Other Worlds from Home!

During this lockdown, #ZeroContactDelivery is the need of the hour and we’re here to ensure your kids can explore other worlds right from home!  From heartwarming tales of pets, to mystery and self-discovery, our list of children’s ebooks promises entertainment and more. 

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1.The Chronicles of Narnia (7 IN 1) by C.S. Lewis

The Chronicles of Narnia is a series of seven fantasy novels by C. S. Lewis. Considered a children’s lit classic and the author’s best-known work, having sold over 100 million copies in 47 languages. Download the E-book here: https://amzn.to/2y1s94j

 

2. Candid Tales: India on a Motorbike by Adithi Rao

Based on the actual five-month-long journey of renowned biker Candida Louis, Candid Tales: India on a Motorcycle rides off the beaten trail to discover eccentric and beautiful people (living and otherwise!), heart-warming cultures, and secret places in which she left her heart behind. In an age of fictitious super heroes, this book introduces the younger generation to a real live heroine of rare spirit and fearless heart, to inspire and electrify them to follow their dreams! Download the E-book here: https://amzn.to/2VRFg0k

 

3. 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. But when these very questions take on a life of their own, her family sits up and notices and, in short, learns the importance of Mini’s Questions! Read this second story in the charming Mini series to find out how Mini helped solve a mystery simply by asking the right questions! Download the E-book here: https://amzn.to/3cHV5xu

 

4. Looking for Alaska by John Green

“I go to seek a Great perhaps.” These last words of poet Francois Rabelais brings a turn in Miles’s life and he decides to leave his public school at Florida and attends Culver Creek, a private breading school in Alabama. The path chosen for greater good and opportunities leads Miles to Alaska Young, a beautiful and emotionally troubled woman.

Learn how Miles found his way out the labyrinth of loss finding his Great, with Looking for Alaska. Download the E-book here: https://amzn.to/2Ukafm9

 

5. The Gopi Diaries: Coming Home by Sudha Murty

The Gopi Diaries is a series of three books for children about a dog called Gopi. Told in Gopi’s voice, the first book, Coming Home, begins with Gopi going to his new home, and tells the story of how he settles down with his loving, human family. Written in Sudha Murty’s inimitable style, these are books children and adults will treasure as the simple stories talk of basic values even when told from a dog’s perspective. Download the E-book here: https://amzn.to/39WBPL3

 

6. Stories of Courage and Valour by Chitra Soundar 

Stories of Courage and Valour shines a light on famous and little-known heroes of real life.  From popular Indian legends to tales from across the world, these are stories about extraordinary young men and women who fought for what they believed in, whether it was love, loyalty or fairness. Download the E-book here: https://amzn.to/2yFBXS9

 

7. The Beast of Buckingham Palace by David Walliams

David Walliams’  The Beast of Buckingham Palace is his most epic adventure ever! London is in ruins, the people are hungry, and darkness has fallen across the land. Prince Alfred, a poorly and bookish child, has never left the safety of Buckingham Palace. Download the E-book here: https://amzn.to/2vSJn3f

 

8. Being Gandhi by Paro Anand

This is a novel that explores, not Gandhi the man or his life as a leader, but really the Gandhian way that must remain relevant to us. Especially today when the world is becoming increasingly steeped in violence and hate. Download the E-book here: https://amzn.to/2RB6erN

 

9. The Fowl Twins by Eoin Colfer

Prepare for an epic adventure in which The Fowl Twins and their new troll friend escape, get shot at, kidnapped, buried, arrested, threatened, killed (temporarily) . . . and discover that the strongest bond in the world is not the one forged by covalent electrons in adjacent atoms, but the one that exists between a pair of twins. The first book in the blockbusting new series from global bestseller Eoin Colfer. Download the E-book here: https://amzn.to/2WOHrnl

 

10. Quirky History: The Swan Car of Nabha and Other Unusual Stories from History by Live History India and Mini Menon

Eccentric maharajas and nawabs, bizarre believe it or not tales and hilarious twists and turns come together in this first book of the Quirky History series. From the Nizam who hid a priceless diamond in a shoe to the Swan Car of the Maharaja of Nabha to the Nawab of Junagadh who got his dog, Roshanara, married in brocades and pearls with over 700 guests in attendance and many more quirky, unusual stories. Get ready for history to pop right out of this book! Download the E-book here: https://amzn.to/3chx0xm

 

11. The Cat In The Hat by Dr Seuss

The Cat In The Hat is a humorous book meant for children. Through his unique writing style, the author makes sure that children of different ages and abilities are able to read and enjoy the story on their own. Download the E-book here: https://amzn.to/2vTlZmn

 

12. Uncool: Lights, Camera, Action! By Jane De Suza

So, I’m DD and I’m going to be rich and famous because I’m making a film on (hold the phone still, will ya?) high school life. All the secrets, fights, crazy exam pressure, brainiacs and show offs (not you, not you!). Only, everyone wants to be the star (hey you, get out off the frame!). It’s got drama and hysterics, historics, sorry, histrionics. And my mom’s got Mr Horns. And I still haven’t got a boyfriend or a dog. And then, the lurker appears. And it all gets super scary. And he’s coming closer – so I’ve gotta run. Fast. Bye! See ya inside! The first book of the bitingly funny UNCOOL series – a rib-tickling tackling of teen issues! Download the E-book here: https://amzn.to/2K36Q5f

 

13. The Secret Garden – The Story of the Movie by Linda Chapman

A magical and heart-warming novelisation based on the brand-new Secret Garden movie out in cinemas spring 2020. Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic tale returns to cinemas with the wondrous secret garden, a magical place of adventure that will change their lives forever.
Children will love this official novelisation of the film and will be gripped by ten-year-old Mary’s epic journey of discovery. Download the E-book here: https://amzn.to/2UBcpwG

 

14. Gita and the Battle of the Worlds by Sonal Patel and Jemma Wayne-Kattan

A classic story of good overcoming evil, through Dev and Sanjay’s adventure, readers will be able to connect with some of the deeper concepts in the Gita. ‘It’s time that the Gita is presented in its true context – not as a moralistic or religious book, but as a book that is relevant to everybody’s life.’ -SADHGURU, one of India’s leading spiritual teachers. Download the E-book here: https://amzn.to/2RxMky0

 

15. The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

Winner of the Newbery Medal 2013.

Inspired by a true story, this is the beautifully written tale of how a mighty gorilla wins his freedom. A winning blend of humour and poignancy told from Ivan’s perspective this is a standout novel with a pertinent message for readers of 9+. Download the E-book here: https://amzn.to/2WTy7i2

 

16. What Maya Saw: A tale of Shadows by Shabnam Minwalla

Almost from the moment Maya steps into St Paul’s College, she is afraid. Everywhere she goes, she encounters questions and secrets. Not to mention the Shadows – a bunch of drop-dead gorgeous students who she realizes will do anything to keep their youth and beauty. Even kill. Only Maya can see the Shadows for what they really are. Which is why both the forces of good and evil need her so badly. Unsure about whom she can trust and believe, Maya launches into a clue hunt across Mumbai – and in the process, learns about love, friendship and growing up. Download the E-book here: https://amzn.to/39kowUk

 

17. The Story Of My Life by Mohandas Gandhi

Gandhiji’s Autobiography and his Satyagraha in South Africa, as published in English, run into almost 1000 pages. An abridgement of these two into a single volume of 283 pages was published in 1952 by the Navajivan Trust. A request was received for a still smaller version for use in our schools. This book has been specially prepared to meet the need. Matters which are not likely to be of much interest to school children have been omitted, and the language has been simplified where possible. The book includes additional text and activities for exploring Gandhi in today’s world. Download the E-book here: https://amzn.to/2x1X2FI

 

18. The Kid Who Came From Space by Ross Welford

A small village in the wilds of Northumberland is rocked by the disappearance of twelve-year-old Tammy. Only her twin brother, Ethan, knows she is safe – and the extraordinary truth of where she is. It is a secret he must keep, or risk never seeing her again.

But that doesn’t mean he’s going to give up. Download the E-book here: https://amzn.to/2vWKJKu

 

19. All of Me by Venita Coelho

London, 1854: Castor is discovered locked away in a basement. He has been there for five years, but he hasn’t been alone. The Family has kept him company. These are his multiple personalities that have emerged out of the dark. Together, this most unusual team of detectives tries to solve the mystery of why Castor was imprisoned. Hunted by the deadly Blue Turbans, Castor and the Family race against time to unravel the connection between the diamond, his imprisonment and the disappearance of his parents. Download the E-book here: https://amzn.to/3emx808 

 

20. Budgie, Bridge and Big Djinn by Ranjit Lal

They form a formidable team: 14-year-old Budgie, outspoken to a fault; Bridge, a steady teenager with a rocky past; and Big Djinn, the ferocious Tibetan Mastiff-German Shepherd mixed breed. Together they set about getting their own back on a gang of mean-spirited bird-watching bullies.  A thrilling adventure story that also brings forth the perils of environmental degradation. Download the E-book here: https://amzn.to/39NWr87

 

21. India in Space

India’s sky-rocketing Space story! As we rocket into space on the back of several successful missions, this book examines India’s glorious space trajectory starting from its first venture, the Aryabhata, to its most recent mission to the Moon, Chandrayaan-2. This book also includes space trivia; information on observatories and telescopes; valuable tips on space careers and scholarships for aspiring astronauts, space scientists and explorers; and exciting activities by NASA such as building your own satellite and rocket and even making an edible asteroid!Download the E-book here: https://amzn.to/3bpqgww

 

22. The Adventures of Padma and a Blue Dinosaur by Vaishali Shroff

Padma and her grandmother, Labhuben, discover that the flatland their cows graze on is not just any ordinary flatland, but home to the dinosaurs that lived in India more than 65 million years ago. In an exciting mix of non-fiction and fiction, this book contains curious facts and insights about dinosaurs discovered in India, including: 1. A colourful map showing the dinosaurs that have been discovered across India, 2. Invaluable inputs from renowned Palaeontologists such as Dr Ashok Sahni and Suresh Srivastava, 3. Illustrated fact sheets about the dinosaurs discovered in the Indian sub-continent, and 4. An interview with the Dinosaur Princess of India, Aaliya Sultana Babi. Download the E-book here: https://amzn.to/2Wz5erf

 

23. Koki’s Song by Ruskin Bond

On the ship that brought him home to India Ruskin Bond met a twelve-year-old girl called Koki, who shared her chocolates with him, having heard that he did not have money for chocolates. He did not see Koki again, but she turns up in his stories from time to time.  Download the E-book here: https://amzn.to/2zACtRS

 

24. Amrita Sher-Gil: Rebel with a Paintbrush by Anita Vachharajani

An artist? A dreamer? A rebel? Who exactly was Amrita Sher-Gil? She was a little bit of all these things, really. Amrita grew up with a great sense of mischief and adventure in two very different worlds, in a village near Budapest, Hungary, and among the cool, green hills of colonial Simla.  Join her on a journey through her life, a journey that takes her family through World Wars and political turmoil as they travel in pursuit of love, a home and a modern, artistic education for Amrita!  Download the E-book here: https://amzn.to/2WtZsXw

 

25. Flipped: School Stories / Sports Stories 

The Flipped Anthology series gives you two themes, two covers and two sides to open the book from … and you get to choose! Now you don’t need to keep a book away if you don’t like a story or a theme, you only need to flip the book over and start reading again! The third book in the Flipped series is a collection of Sports and School stories. Download the E-book here: https://amzn.to/2yXtB8J

 

26. The Song at the Heart of the River by Ishani Naidu

Float along with the River and giggle with the children who make paper boats. Wave to the animals making their homes along its banks, and greet the morning with Baba who visits each day to sing a beautiful song about the Sun. This gentle and profound story is woven with classical themes of Ayurveda and Vedanta. Through subtle, nature-based analogies, children and adults alike resonate with universal messages about the happiness and health of moderation and the joy and power of recognizing the divine light in our own hearts. Activity pages offer playful explorations of holistic well-being of body, mind and soul using ancient wisdom.  Download the E-book here: https://amzn.to/2Wsi7mK