Vedic Reading as a Family

Vedic literature offers timeless guidance on character, compassion, self-discipline, and the deeper purpose of life. Through stories, songs, and teachings drawn from texts such as the Bhagavad-Gita, Bhagavatam, and Mahabharata, children are gently introduced to values like empathy, courage, responsibility, and service to others. These readings nurture not only intellectual growth, but also emotional and spiritual awareness; helping young minds develop clarity, resilience, and a sense of connection to the world around them. At Conscious Academy, our curated reading materials present Vedic wisdom in age-appropriate, engaging formats that inspire curiosity, reflection, and conscious living.

👶 Ages 0–3 (Babies & Toddlers)
Baby Sangeet: Indian Melodies and Beats - Nandini Nayar
The Curious Case of Krishna - Avani Modi Sarkar

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🌱 Ages 3–5 (Early Learners)
My First Library of Hindu Gods and Goddesses - Wonder House Books
My First Book on Hindu Gods and Goddesses - Wonder House Books
The Little Book of Hindu Deities - Sanjay Patel

 

📖 Ages 4–7 (Early Readers)
Namaste Is a Greeting - Suma Subramaniam
Hanuman’s Great Adventure  - Dr. Archana Kakar
Where’s Hanuman? - Alister Taylor; Christopher Woods; Ben McClintic
Durga -  Mitali Sengupta
My First OM - Ranjani Saigal
Amar Chitra Katha (Younger-Friendly Titles)
Ganesha
Krishna

 

📘 Ages 6–9 (Junior Readers)
Gita Stories from the Padma Purana - Ananta Śakti Dāsa
Vedic Stories from Ancient India -  Ananta Śakti Dāsa

Amar Chitra Katha
Hanuman
Shiva
Parvati
Durga

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🧠 Ages 7–11 (Upper Primary)
Gita Wisdom Tales (Series) — Gauranga Darshan Das
Gita Wisdom Tales: Bhakti – Devotion
Gita Wisdom Tales: Karma – Action
Gita Wisdom Tales: Jnana – Knowledge
Gita Wisdom Tales: Dharma – Duty
Gita Wisdom Tales: Moksha – Liberation

Amar Chitra Katha
Vishnu

 

🎶 Ages 3–7 (Repetition & Chant Books)
Jai Jais Series
Jai Jai Ganesh - Anu Jain
Jai Jai Krishna - Anu Jain
Jai Jai Rama - Anu Jain
Jai Jai Shiva - Anu Jain
Jai Jai Hanuman - Anu Jain
Jai Jai Lakshmi - Anu Jain
Jai Jai Saraswati - Anu Jain
Jai Jai Durga - Anu Jain

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🎉 Ages 2–6 (Festival Books)
My First Holi - Modi Toys
My First Diwali - Modi Toys
My First Navratri - Modi Toys
Amar Chitra Katha (Festival Context)
Diwali
Holi

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📚 Ages 4–8 (Story & Values Books)
Krishna Stories - Modi Toys
Hanuman’s Adventures - Modi Toys
Rama & Sita - Modi Toys
Ganesha Tales - Modi Toys
Shiva and Parvati - Modi Toys
Goddess Stories - Modi Toys
Hindu Gods — Modi Toys

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🌟 Ages 5–9 (Philosophy & Self-Inquiry)
Ghee Happy Series
What Are You? - Nadia Dadabhoy
Who Are You? - Nadia Dadabhoy
Why Are You? - Nadia Dadabhoy
Where Are You? - Nadia Dadabhoy
I Am - Nadia Dadabhoy

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🧭 Ages 6–10 (General Introductions)
My First Book of Hinduism - Jay Dilip Lakhani & Sia Lakhani
Hinduism for Children - Jay Dilip Lakhani

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👪 Ages 8–13 (Extended Family Reading)
Stories for Children from the Bhagavatam - A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Bhagavad-Gita As It Is (Illustrated) - A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Bhagavatam for Children - A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Festival Stories - A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Bhajans for Children- A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Illustrated Bhagavatam Tales To Inspire Young Minds - all books - Gauranga Darshan Das 
Mahabharata -Krishna Dharma

Amar Chitra Katha (Longer Epics)
Ramayana
Mahabharata

 

🎓 Adults / Teachers
Hinduism for Teachers — Rasamandala Das
Explaining Hindu Dharma: A Guide for Teachers — Nawal Kant Prinja

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📝 GCSE Hinduism (UK, Ages 14–16)
GCSE Religious Studies for AQA A: Hinduism — Mary Horsley
AQA GCSE Religious Studies B: Hinduism
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B: Hinduism
OCR GCSE Religious Studies: Hinduism