READ. THINK. CREATE.
The Purple Bean helps families bond over stories. Children love the adventures of Venkat, Pragya, the Chaaty Cow, the Corn Thief, and more!
Read with your children. Discover what they think. Create memories together.
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READ.
Reading for just 20 minutes a day exposes your child to over a million words a year!
Read together or let them read to you. It builds confidence, connection, and a lifelong love for books
Our stories are perfect for children who are just beginning to read on their own.
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THINK.
Our books are filled with bite-sized facts and puzzles about Indian languages, food, landmarks, traditions, and achievements.
Perfect for car rides, rainy afternoons, or any moment of “Tell me something interesting!”
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CREATE
From writing prompts to drawing ideas and storytelling games, our activities encourage children to reflect on what they’ve read.
There are no right answers, just open-ended exploration.
Send us what your child creates — we’ll feature it right here on the website!
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I love the story. I felt like you are in my house and telling the story of what is happening here!”
– Ashwin, 9
I liked the Venkat books. I like the Mango Tree because when he prayed to Hanuman ji, he got his wish!
– Ishtaa, 8
“Aunty I read all the stories in Venkat and Friends. It was very interesting. I want many more books! Thank you!
– Shrihan, 10
Storybooks
Explore our story collections — each one includes multiple stories, puzzles, and hands-on activity pages.
Active Reading Books
Single stories designed for deeper engagement, with more illustrations, facts, puzzles, and creative prompts.
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