When I ordered a copy of Jaipur Calling! A Peek into the Pink City by Veena Rao, it turned into such a rich, cultural experience. A lovely and wonderfully illustrated read for young explorers!

Added these brand new must-reads this past week. I loved reading Jaipur Calling! A wonderful book recommendation for middle grade (8-12 yrs).

A delightful book written in an easy and engaging way about Mumbai’s beginnings, landmarks, people, and the interesting stories that make the city special. I truly enjoyed reading this with my kid, it’s perfect for curious young minds.

Jaipur Calling is such a beautifully thought-out children’s travel book. What I love most is how it introduces Jaipur through fun facts and visuals that even adults may not know, without ever feeling overwhelming. Although the book is aimed at children aged 6–13, I introduced it to my daughter when she was just 18 months old—not by reading it word for word, but by telling her little stories about the characters and exploring the illustrations together. She now knows that “Khamma Ghani” means hello, points at Bani Thani and says her name, and even once called Beyoncé “Bani Thani” after seeing her picture! Her absolute favourite page is the one filled with colourful Rajasthani food—she happily points and says ghewar, dal baati choorma, ker sangri, and lal maas.

I presented it to a friend's son and he loved it. A perfect gift.

A refreshing travel book for kids with not just names of places to see but so many interesting stories. And the sticker sheet is pretty cool!

This book introduces a new city without feeling instructional and is very easy for young readers to follow. The illustrations truly capture the spirit, colour, and culture of Jaipur. It’s not just a children’s book. I think even adults would find it an enjoyable and informative read.

I thoroughly enjoyed Jaipur Calling by Veena Rao. The storytelling is vivid and emotionally engaging, with characters that feel real and relatable. The cultural richness and sense of place are beautifully captured. A thoughtful, well-crafted read that stays with you long after you turn the last page. Highly recommend! Looking forward to reading your next books! I presented this to my niece on her birthday and till date she keeps going back to this book and she loves it so much!