Fly into a story.Land in a bigger world.

Illustrated sacred verses for little readers, with Sanskrit, easy pronunciation and gentle meanings to share.

Little Hanuman flying, from the back cover of Hanuman Chalisa

Ten books are waiting on a cloud.

Open any cover to see the back of the book and the pages inside.

Every verse has its own painting.

  • Original verses
  • Easy pronunciation
  • Gentle meanings

Drag the pages sideways, or choose a cover below them, to turn to a different book.

Hanuman Chalisa, inside page 1
Hanuman Chalisa, inside page 2

Hanuman Chalisa

Old words.New wonder.Shared at bedtime.

GiggleTales turns traditional hymns and prayers into picture books for families: a painting for each verse, the original words, an easy pronunciation guide and gentle meanings, so a parent and child can read, chant and wonder together.

Created by Aditi Shevale

A little girl with her eyes closed, imagining offerings to Shiva woven through her hair, from the cover of Shiv Manas Puja

Your first story is waiting.

Pick a cover, turn it over, and look inside.