24 free Sikh stories · For diaspora families
Bedtime stories where your kids see themselves being Sikh.
Sikh values, no lectures — your children watch characters live their faith in the diaspora life they already know. Free to read together tonight, no sign-up.
THE FIVE KAKARS
A story for every article of faith.
The Five Kakars are the five articles of faith that a baptised Sikh wears at all times. Each book in this collection brings one Kakar to life through a story your child will recognise — showing not just what the Kakar is, but what it means to carry it with love.
FATEH SINGH SERIES
A boy who always asks why.
Fateh Singh is a curious, kind-hearted boy navigating school, friendships, and family in the diaspora. Each story is a quiet moment where he bumps into a Sikh value — not as a lesson, but as something real he has to figure out for himself. Ages 4–12.
PUNJABI EARLY READERS
Books your child reads on their own.
The library above is for reading together. These are different: little Gurmukhi books built from a handful of Punjabi words, repeated often, so a brand-new reader gets through a whole book by themselves. Start with ਗਾਂ ਤੇ ਕਾਂ — a calm cow and a scheming crow.
SHABAD STORIES
Bedtime books built from one line of Gurbani.
Gentle bilingual picture books for the very young — each one built around a single shabad from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, in Punjabi and English, to read together at bedtime.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are these Sikh children's books free to read?
- Yes — every book on Maastarji is free to read online, with no sign-up required. PDF downloads are available on Gumroad (Fateh Singh titles from $4.99, Simran Kaur titles pay-what-you-want), and print editions of select titles are available on Amazon.
- What ages are these books suitable for?
- All books are written for children aged 4–12. Younger children (ages 4–6) enjoy them read aloud; children aged 7 and up can read independently. The stories are short enough for a single sitting but rich enough to revisit as children grow.
- Do these books require prior knowledge of Sikhism?
- No. Each book is written so a child encountering Sikh values for the first time can follow the story naturally. Sikh terms are woven into context rather than explained in footnotes, so parents don't need to prepare before reading together.
- What Sikh values do these books explore?
- The books cover the Five Kakars (the articles of faith a Khalsa Sikh wears), the lives of the Sikh Gurus, and broader values like seva (selfless service), courage, compassion, and truth — all through character-driven stories set in the diaspora life children already know.
- Are Kindle or print editions available?
- Most books are available as Kindle ebooks on Amazon ($3.99). A small number of titles also have print editions. Every book is also available as a PDF download on Gumroad, so you can read it on any device or print at home — and reading online is always free.