A Children's Book for the Indian Diaspora

The Book of Desi ABC

Around India in 26 Alphabets

by Karishma Mirpuri

A journey through India's bustling cities, vibrant festivals, and colorful villages — one letter at a time. Fun for kids and adults alike.

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The Book of Desi ABC — Around India in 26 Alphabets by Karishma Mirpuri — vibrant book cover with Indian cultural illustrations
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A love letter to Indian culture, written for tiny hands

Every page of The Book of Desi ABC is a window into the rich, vibrant world of India. From A to Z, each letter introduces a Hindi word, its English translation, and a breathtaking hand-painted illustration that celebrates the beauty of Indian heritage.

This isn't just an alphabet book — it's a way for children to feel connected to their roots. Whether your family is in London, New Jersey, Dubai, Singapore, or Toronto, this book brings a piece of home into your child's hands every single night.

A book meant to be read together — kids and adults exploring India side by side. Bold illustrations and simple text that make every page a conversation starter.

🎨 26 hand-painted illustrations celebrating Indian culture
🗣️ Hindi words with English translations on every page
👶 For kids and adults to explore together
🌏 Made for diaspora families keeping heritage alive
Another view of the Desi ABC book cover showing vibrant Indian cultural illustrations

More than a book.
It's a bridge between generations.

Every diaspora family fights the same quiet battle — how do you pass on a language, a culture, a feeling to children who may never live in the country that shaped you?

This book is that bridge.

The grandmother who can't video-call in English now has a book to read with her grandchild. The 5-year-old who feels "different" at school now has a beautiful book that makes being Desi the coolest thing in the room.

32 million Indians live outside India. Their children deserve to see their culture celebrated — not as something foreign, but as something extraordinary.

Hand-painted pages that bring India to life

Every illustration is a miniature painting — rich with the colors, textures, and warmth of Indian village life. Click to explore.

Interior page from Desi ABC showing the letter A with vibrant hand-painted Indian scene
A is for...
Interior page from Desi ABC showing the letter D with colorful Indian cultural illustration
D is for...
Interior page from Desi ABC showing the letter K with gorgeous Indian village scene
K is for...

Loved by families around the world

★★★★★

My daughter now asks to read this every night. She points at the pictures and tries to say the Hindi words. It's become our special bedtime thing.

Priya M.

London, UK

★★★★★

We bought 10 copies for Diwali gifts. Every family loved it. The illustrations are stunning — museum quality, honestly.

Raj & Anita K.

New Jersey, USA

★★★★★

My mother-in-law was in tears. She said 'finally, something I can share with my grandchildren in my own language.' That says it all.

Deepa S.

Dubai, UAE

★★★★★

As a preschool teacher, I use this in my classroom. The kids are fascinated by the illustrations. It sparks so many conversations about India.

Meera T.

Singapore

★★★★★

I grew up feeling disconnected from my roots. I wish I had this book as a kid. Now my son has it, and watching him learn makes me emotional every time.

Vikram P.

Toronto, Canada

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Karishma Mirpuri

Author & Illustrator

Karishma is an Indian-origin author and illustrator with a deep passion for preserving cultural heritage for the next generation. Growing up between worlds — deeply rooted in Indian tradition yet shaped by a global upbringing — she understood firsthand the longing diaspora families feel to pass on their culture.

She created The Book of Desi ABC so that children of the Indian diaspora could see their heritage celebrated in the most beautiful way possible — through art, language, and stories that make them proud of where they come from.

Give the gift of heritage

Every child deserves to see their culture celebrated. Every family deserves a book that brings them closer together.

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