Children's Day 2025: Best Books To Read Of All Time For Young Kids

Panchatantra stories definitely make it to the list being some of the best books to read of all times for children. Indian folklore with tales of the majestic animal kingdom of India come alive in this book and offer a glimpse into an imaginative world of timeless fables that help children develop a sense of moral values. This collection of stories with beautiful and vivid illustrations makes for the right children's day book to pick and read, or gift your favourite kid so that their horizon of imaginations gets expanded with curiosity and ensure that the foundation for fostering a habit of reading is developed early on. 

Book reading sets the primary stage of introducing moral values and concepts to children in a more refined way, much like demonstrating with an example. The Lion Inside is one such book, where the subtext and theme of the story follows closely the virtues of confidence and self-esteem. It is the story of a shy little mouse who embarks on a journey to rediscover himself in a more respectable and confident light. The vivid illustration of the book with an inspiring and simple story telling technique makes it one of the best books to read to children and on the occasion of Children’s Day 2025 this can be a fitting gift to get for the special kid that needs to break away the shell of shyness. 

Ruskin Bond is definitely one of the best authors for children books and literature, most of his writings set around the beautiful, cold and musty hill stations of India would strike a cord of relatability with Indian children. It consists of 25 illustrated stories that would make sure the habit of reading is not only interesting but is also a rewarding experience that children would want to come back to again and again even after years. Introduction to some of the most endearing Ruskin Bond characters like iconic Rusty, eccentric Uncle Ken would make your kid families to the charming tales of Ruskin Bond’s magical writing. 

This collection of stories by Sudha Murty for children is a masterpiece to include in a kid’s library of books, especially for the one who loves reading. Traditional Indian folktales are reimagined in this book and would serve a great reading piece for young kids. The illustrations in the book are stunning and beautiful, this can be the perfect gifting option in Children’s day 2025 celebration. Narrated by the figure of a trusted grandma, this book is an enticing journey to the land of stories and is one of the best books to read of all time. 

This is a delightful reading choice for young kids as the elements of the mysterious outer space with a kid having to bear the burden of secret makes it a suspenseful and an interesting reading option. This book is easy to read and is one of the best books for kids to pick up for celebrating the event of Children's Day 2025. Join in the journey of Ethan who is eager to find his twin sister in land uncharted and alien to him. This book is an imaginative read and would be the right choice for the space living kid to pick and indulge in.