Raksha Bandhan is here, and it's the perfect time to celebrate the bond between siblings! We've rounded up 11 of our favorite children's books that highlight the love, laughter, and special moments shared between brothers and sisters.

1. Kahaani Chamkeeli

Why we love it: This interactive book with tabs and flaps is a fun way to share the story of Rakshabandhan. Don't miss the stickers and the Rakhi tattooes. 

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2. Bracelets for Bina's Bracelets by Rajani LaRocca, Illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat

Age group: 3 to 5 years

Why we love it: It combines Rakhi and math. Isn't that cool?

In the book, Bina wants to make bracelets for her brothers, Vijay, Siddharth and Arun. She finds out all about their likes and their favourite colours. She then goes about making patterned bracelets for them for Raksha Bandhan. The book teaches simple patterns, problem solving and of course, it also celebrates family and sibling love. 

We love that while the book celebrates patterns, it celebrates spontaneity and randomness too.The necklace that the brothers gift Bina follows no pattern and is completely random!

Rajani's books bring math alive through stories! That's why children love them! The stunning illustrations by Chhaya Prabhat will transport your children to picture book heaven!  

This is a beautifully illustrated, gorgeous picture book that is fun to read and celebrates our most precious family moments and bonds. There is math too and it sticks because children understand math, put it into context, and truly appreciate it. Highly recommended both for Raksha Bandhan and even otherwise!

Bracelets for Bina's Brothers is our book pick for the Toka Junior box this month! Find out all about the activity in the box!

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3. Amma Tell Me About Raksha Bandhan by Bhakti Mathur, Illustrated by Maulshree Somani 

Age group: 6 to 8 years old

Why we love it: This book tells your kids all about how Raksha Bandhan started, the traditions, the origin stories and some unknown facts too. For instance, what did Rabindranath Tagore have to do with Raksha Bandhan? You've heard the Bali but what about Indra, Indrani, and other Raksha Bandhan stories?  

The book begins with two children who are waiting for their cousin Maya to visit them for Raksha Bandhan. They have food and some lovely Rakhis of Hanuman, Krishna and Spiderman ready. The family then sits together and hears stories about how Raksha Bandhan began.   a Bandhan - Tagore urged Hindus and Muslims to celebrate together.

Amma, Tell Me About Raksha Bandhan is our book pick for the Toka Explorer box this month! Find out all about the activity in the box.

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4. Raashi's Rakhis: A New Celebration of Raksha Bandhan

Age group: 6 to 8 years

Why we love it: The joy and spirit of Raksha Bandhan get a thoughtful and timely update in this story. While the festival traditionally celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, this retelling embraces a more inclusive perspective, recognizing that love, protection, and care are not limited by gender. It stays true to the heart of the celebration while gently encouraging children—and grown-ups—to think about traditions in new and meaningful ways.

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5. Nina Soni Sister Fixer by Kashmira Sheth

Age group 9+ years

Why we love it: The Nina Soni series are chapter books about a loveable, distractible and intelligent Indian-American girl, her family and friends. We also love the relationship between Nina and her sister Kavita. It's fun  

A long rainy stretch during spring break has Nina restless and hungry for a new project and aggravated with little sister Kavita’s embarrassing behavior. A fresh pile of dirt just delivered to the neighbor’s house for a landscaping project ends up being too tempting to resist. Can Nina fix Kavita and create something amazing at the same time?

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6. Sona Sharma, Very Big Sister by Chitra Soundar, Illustrated by Jen Khatun

Irandume Pidikkum by Abhi Krish, Illustrated by Anushka Shenoy

 

Renu is worried. She has a new baby brother. And since his arrival, Amma has been busy fussing over him all day long. As Renu watches Amma cajole the baby and shower him with her love, she can't help but wonder, "Has Amma... forgotten me?" Published by Vaaranam Children's Books,, this is a comforting story for a new elder sibling about a parent's ever-growing love.

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7. Irandume Pidikkum: Love Enough For Two by Abhi Krish, Illustrated by Anushka Shenoy

Age group: 3-5 years

Why we love it: This beautiful Tamil book about Renu, who is worried about her new baby brother. Ever since his arrival, Amma has been busy fussing over him all day long. As Renu watches Amma cajole the baby and shower him with her love, she can't help but wonder, "Has Amma... forgotten me?" Published by Vaaranam Children's Books,, this is a comforting story for a new elder sibling about a parent's ever-growing love.

The way the parents show how they love both Renu and her sibling is just so beautifully done. You will tear up like we did! Simple and intelligent logic always wins the children over. A must-read!

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8. Kesar and the Lullaby Birds

Why we love it: A vibrant celebration of traditional artisans from India, this picture book is a sweet sibling bedtime story at heart, featuring a big sister who figures out how to care for her baby sister with some help from her grandmother’s lovingly made gifts. Kesar’s baby sister Kamal will not sleep. Their entire village in the Great Rann of Kutch is kept awake by the infant’s cries and her parents are exhausted. When Kesar and Kamal’s ba comes to visit, her stories give Kesar a wonderful idea. Perhaps what Kesar needs to put her baby sister to sleep is a little bit of desert magic! This is such a glorious pick for Raksha Bandhan - a must-read!

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9. 10 Gulab Jamuns by Sandhya Acharya 

Why we love it: The book is about two brothers, Adu (Ee-doo) and Adu (Aa-doo), whose mamma is making gulab jamuns but the brothers don't know what gulab jamuns taste like. Boy are they in for a treat! But what about the guests? Learn all about gulab jamuns and counting with this light-hearted, humorous story. It also has an easy recipe to make those delicious Gulab Jamuns!

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10. My Raksha Bandhan: Promise to Protect by Priya Kumari and Komal Garg

Age group: 3-5 Years

Why we love it: The book is about Raksha Bandhan but a toy brings a whole new meaning to the festival, encouraging two siblings to take Raksha Bandhan to their neighborhood!

This vibrant and lively book is about Taaraa and Chandu, two siblings who live in America and who love celebrating Raksha Bandhan. They also want to know the significance behind the festival and why they tie he Rakhi. They discover the reason behind these various practices. We love the beautiful narration, the illustrations, the story that drives the children's discovery, and of course, a map that shows how the Shravan Poornima is celebrated across India, including Sanskrit Divas, Kajari Poornima and Hayagreeva Jayanthi. The book also explains the many stories that enrich our understanding and celebration of Raksha Bandhan.

 

11. Big Red Lollipop by Rukhsana Khan, Illustrated by Sophie Blackall, Age 3 to 5 years

Rubina has been invited to her first birthday party, and her mother, Ami, insists that she bring her little sister along. Rubina is mortified, but she can't convince Ami that you just don't bring your younger sister to your friend's party. So both girls go, and not only does Sana demand to win every game, but after the party she steals Rubina's prized party favor, a red lollipop. What's a fed-up big sister to do?

Rukhsana Khan's clever story and Sophie Blackall's irresistible illustrations make for a powerful combination in this fresh and surprising picture book.